AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoProtest Flashpoint on Albania’s Coast: Police used pepper spray and a water cannon as clashes erupted outside parliament during daily rallies against a Kushner-linked luxury resort in Zvërnec/Sazan, with protesters throwing projectiles and several arrests reported. PM Defends Resort Plan: Edi Rama says the project could bring jobs, higher-value tourism, and wider local spending, framing luxury resorts as “factories” for the economy. EU Accession Warning: MEP Tineke Strik says EU talks could be at risk unless Albania changes course on the €1.4bn resort, warning it could harm virgin coastline. Tourism Demand Shifts: INSTAT reports Albanians made about 4.5m trips in 2025, with outbound travel up 14.3% (Italy and Greece top picks). Travel Deals & Planning: Wizz Air promotes last-minute summer fares from £17.99 (including Tirana). Connectivity for Travelers: Ucom expands its uTravel roaming data packages for summer destinations including Albania. Safety Note: A bus overturned on the Durrës–Tirana highway, killing 2 and injuring 17. Regional Inspiration: Albania’s ambassador to Croatia visited Dubrovnik to study its sustainable tourism management.
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