AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAlps Tourism Push: Albania’s government has defended a €100m “Gateway to the Alps” plan linking the Adriatic coast to the Albanian Alps after opposition MPs questioned costs and transparency. Ministers say funding is already secured via the European Investment Bank, Germany’s KfW and the state budget, with water, sewage and waste upgrades included—and insist the project will be finished. Coast Crackdown: Ahead of peak season, the interior minister warned police they could face prosecution or job loss if they ignore illegal construction or protect illegal builders, after a corruption probe tied to an illegal beach bar. Tourism Demand Signals: INSTAT reports March tourism jumped, with foreign visitors up 23.7% and overnight stays rising 12.8%, showing stronger momentum heading into summer. On-the-spot Rescue: An emergency sea operation off Durrës moved a seriously ill British passenger from a cruise ship to hospital, with authorities coordinating tug and medical teams. EU Connectivity Angle: One Albania launched roaming-inclusive plans for EU travel, aiming to make cross-border phone use simpler for travellers.
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