AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Rules for Summer: Albania will suspend construction in coastal and tourist areas starting July 23, with amendments also set to protect public access to beaches by banning fences, walls and barriers. Coast Under Pressure: Scientists and activists say a Trump-linked luxury hotel project near Narta has already caused “irreparable” damage, including harm to loggerhead turtle nesting sites and disrupted lagoon water flows. Food Demand Surge: Albania’s Agriculture Ministry estimates the country will need about €1.9bn in food this year as tourist numbers climb toward 14 million, pushing up prices and likely increasing imports. Storm Disruptions: A powerful storm hit Sarandë and Ksamil, knocking out electricity to hotels and bars and uprooting trees as crews worked to restore power. On-the-Water Safety: Border Police rescued a family of five after their boat broke down in rough weather near Jala Beach; authorities urged safer boating during summer. Travel Value Spotlight: A new budget-travel roundup highlights Tirana as a cheap summer base, with low hotel, beer and meal costs and flights from as little as £17 one-way. Development Transparency Question: A BIRN investigation raises concerns about luxury tourism assets in Zvernec, pointing to a company structure that appears hard to verify at its listed address.
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