AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProtected Nature Under Pressure: Protesters gathered over alleged illegal works in the Pishë Poro-Narta protected landscape near Vlora, with claims of machinery entering without transparency, damaging dunes and blocking sea–lagoon connections. Coastal Development Row: Residents in Qerret’s Blue Lagoon area accuse Kavajë authorities of an unannounced intervention—cutting pine trees, demolishing walls and building a new access road—without consultation or public paperwork. Tourism Momentum: INSTAT reports foreign arrivals rose again in April, with 891,000+ entries (+9% year-on-year) and 2.5M+ in the first four months of 2026, while industry expects another strong season. Airport Tech Upgrade: Vodafone Albania and Tirana International Airport launched “Security That Travels With You,” using Airbus’ 5G-connected security solution to improve real-time coordination and emergency response. EU Spotlight on Albania: European Council President António Costa will visit Tirana on June 2 as part of a Western Balkans tour ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat on June 5. Crime Crackdown: Eurojust-backed Italy–Albania action day led to arrests tied to drug trafficking and money laundering investigations linked to a Bari murder case.
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