AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoastal Protests Escalate: Thousands of Albanians again flooded Tirana on Wednesday, marking the 10th/11th day of demonstrations against Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s planned luxury resort on Sazan island and nearby protected coastline, dubbed the “Flamingo Revolution” over fears for wetlands and wildlife. EU Accession Pressure: Brussels is warning Albania that the project could jeopardize EU membership, citing transparency and environmental-law concerns and saying construction should be suspended pending a full impact assessment. Investment Rules in Focus: Albania’s economy minister says a new strategic-investments law is being drafted to strengthen investor legal security—amid public anger over special status deals tied to tourism projects. Tourism Money Up: Foreign visitors spent over €1bn in Albania in the first quarter of 2026, up nearly 15%, underscoring why the resort fight is so politically charged. US Politics Ripple: Separately, opposition leader Sali Berisha says the US lifted his “non grata” entry ban, a major political development as protests continue.
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