AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAnti-Graft & Protests: Albania’s court ordered the release of 19 protesters detained after clashes tied to the Trump-linked Kushner resort, with some placed under house arrest or reporting orders as nightly demonstrations continue in Tirana. EU & Business: Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a new programme to help small and medium-sized firms prepare for EU membership, plus a “Double Your Enterprise” scheme to boost production. Asylum & Citizenship: Albania saw asylum requests rise 38% in 2025, while 495 people received or regained Albanian citizenship, with Kosovo-born applicants making up more than half. Finance Access: An OECD review says small businesses have slightly better loan access than before, but bank lending still lags due to weak credit information and collateral registration. NATO & Defence: Ahead of the Ankara summit, Albania is set to receive Türkiye’s MKE BORAN 105mm air-transportable howitzers to strengthen NATO’s southeastern flank. Public Safety: Albania is listed by UNODC as a heroin transit route to Europe, based on seizure data from 2021-2024. Connectivity: Albania says 4G covers 97% of territory and 100% of the population, with fixed broadband reaching 97% household penetration. International Angle: In England and Wales, Albanian prisoners made 157,962 calls to Albania in six months, putting Albania far ahead of other destinations.
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