AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeportation Disgrace: A human-rights monitor says Muslim passengers on an Ireland-to-Pakistan deportation flight were served pork sausages, calling it “inappropriate” and criticising low food quality—though the report still judged the overall operation “humane” and led Air Partner to change catering. EU Border Pressure: Eurostat reports refusals at EU/Schengen borders rose to 132,600 in 2025, with Albanians among the largest groups denied entry. Ryanair Shake-up: Ryanair warns of rising costs but says summer fares are “broadly flat,” while also axing 700,000 seats by closing its Thessaloniki base and cutting winter routes—reallocating capacity to places including Albania. Albania on the Move: Albania and France signed their first film co-production deal at Cannes, boosting cultural ties and funding access. Coastline Crackdown: Saranda’s illegal-construction probe deepened with claims police were tied to a criminal group behind a beach bar project. Travel Deals: Thomas Cook is pushing summer package discounts to Greece and Spain (up to 25% off) with booking deadlines looming.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.