AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Enlargement Push: Czech PM Andrej Babiš backed further EU expansion to the Western Balkans, saying Montenegro and Albania should join by 2028 after the Tivat summit. Women’s Entrepreneurship: An Erasmus+ partnership in Trieste brought together EU Desk Curaçao and Fundashon SEFBA to train women entrepreneurs and youth across Albania and the region. AI Connectivity in Albania: Vodafone Albania and Nokia showcased AI-powered 5G network slicing that autonomously reallocates resources for smarter, more reliable services. Tourism & Health: Albania will charge set fees for foreign tourists using the public health system this summer as demand rises. Protests in Tirana: Daily anti-government rallies marked a 40th day, with protesters again calling for PM Edi Rama’s resignation and alleging police scrutiny of thousands of social media accounts. Kanye West Funding Row: The government defended a €4m subsidy for Kanye West’s Tirana concert, amid outrage and ongoing protests. Urban Renewal: Work is starting on “Urban Renaissance 2.0,” a second programme targeting waste, transport, water, parking, public buildings and derelict industrial areas. Solar Growth: Albania now has about 3,500 households and businesses producing electricity via solar panels, as regulators prepare an online complaints platform. Transport Update: Tirana airport added direct flights to Zurich and Sofia, three times weekly.
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