AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBanking & Tech: Albania’s central bank (Bank of Albania) says it wants an internal AI framework aligned with EU standards, aiming for responsible, transparent, secure use to boost efficiency and supervision. Tourism Seasonality: Eurostat data show Albania’s tourism is heavily summer-focused: July–August made up 42.4% of overnight stays in 2025, with June–September around 70%, while winter is tiny (Jan–Feb just 4.7%). Overtourism Pressure: A wider Europe story highlights how overtourism is reshaping neighborhoods and driving housing and infrastructure strain—an issue Albania’s summer concentration makes especially relevant. Economy & Construction: A new analysis argues Albania’s growth is overly tied to construction, with construction at 13.8% of value added (Europe’s highest), raising concerns about productivity and illicit money flows. Protests & Resorts: Albania’s “Flamingo Revolution” continues to ripple through politics after clashes tied to a Trump-linked luxury resort project, with courts freeing some detained protesters while demonstrations persist. Environment & Water Quality: Residents in Nikaj-Mërtur protest dam work on a river feeding Lake Koman, warning it could worsen sediment and plastic pollution tied to tourism. Travel Safety: A wildfire near Shijak is spreading fast in windy conditions, with smoke visible along the Durrës–Tirana highway.
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