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Digital Payments Shift: Albanians are using bank cards more for purchases than ATM cash, with store payments at 59% of card use in Q1 and digital transactions up 22%, as tourism and tax checks push terminals to a record 38,000 (with a legal push for every business to install one). Coastline Health Watch: New European bathing-water results put Albania near the bottom, with only 16.8% rated “excellent” and 23% “poor” due to faecal bacteria—while Bulgaria and Greece rank among the cleanest. Tourism Under Pressure: Albania’s tourism minister says protests and political tension are already hurting the sector, with foreign arrivals up just 1% in June and cancellations reported from travel agencies. Sazan Resort Row Goes Pop: Dua Lipa joined the backlash against weakening eco laws for a Trump-linked resort on Sazan Island, criticizing the lack of public consultation as protests gather. Rescue & Safety: A search-and-rescue is underway for two German tourists after an SOS from Çika Mountain, and police are investigating a fatal quad bike crash at Porto Novo Beach near Zvërnec. Summer Noise Crackdown: Authorities are stepping up patrols to curb loud music and protect locals and tourists during the holiday season. Tourism Growth Update: May brought a 12.4% rise in visitors accommodated, with overnight stays up 8% and occupancy nearing 30%.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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