AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoastal Protests Escalate: Around 200 villagers in Rrjoll tore down metal and razor-wire fences around a luxury resort site, saying it’s built on confiscated land and demanding compensation, with scuffles reported but police not stopping the removal. Zvernec Land Dispute: In Zvernec near Vlora, residents claim land was wrongfully sold since 2024 and fenced off for a Kushner-linked multi-billion-euro resort; Reuters reports no proof of wrongdoing by Kushner himself, but ownership fights remain unresolved. SPAK Crackdown: Albanian prosecutors sought arrests of 20 over alleged drug-trafficking and money-laundering, with seizures tied to contracts and assets worth over €128m, amid protests against the Kushner/Ivanka resort plans. Diplomatic Tension: Albania’s PM Edi Rama says Iran is amplifying the protest narrative; Tehran denies involvement, calling it baseless. Tourism & Security: Police in Vlora dismantled illegal firearms and suspected drug distribution cases ahead of the summer season. Economy Watch: Bank of Albania data show business lending up 11.4% year-on-year in early 2026, with trade, services and construction leading.
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