AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Grid Upgrade: OSSH in Shkodra opened a tender worth 449 million lek (over EUR 4.5m) to build a new 35 kV Bogë–Theth transmission line, cutting outages in the fast-growing northern Alps and adding a 48-fiber cable for better control. Airport Concession Shake-up: Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has started steps to terminate the Vlora International Airport BOT concession after repeated delays and incomplete work, with only about 70% built and 57% certified. Wildfire & Power Pressure: A heatwave and drought are driving wildfires across southern Europe; in Albania’s Mallakastër, firefighters evacuated around 15 families and deployed air support as blazes threaten homes. Cybersecurity Watch: Albania recorded 14.63 million cyberattack attempts in Jan–Jun 2026, with 54% targeting important information infrastructure across finance, public administration, energy and digital systems. EU/Regional Ties: Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved a wide cooperation pact with Albania covering defence, energy, migration, justice and infrastructure, pending Senate approval. Tourism & Connectivity: Wizz Air opened a new Palermo base with two A321neo aircraft and plans a third, adding routes that could boost travel demand into Albania’s wider region.
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