AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Industry: Albania’s trade deficit widened 17.4% year-on-year in August to Lek 55bn as exports rose only 1.6% to Lek 20.5bn while imports jumped 12.6% to Lek 75.6bn, with textiles and footwear dragging exports and construction materials, metals, plus food and tobacco providing the main support. Energy Infrastructure: Albania approved two privately funded solar plants—51.5 MW total—in Fier and Cërrik, aimed at cutting reliance on hydropower. Tourism Demand: July delivered a strong hotel-season boost: about 817,000 visitors (+15% y/y), higher overnight stays (+14%), and room occupancy up to 55%. Governance for Security: The government replaced Altin Jani with Ermal Jauri as director-general of the National Authority for the Security of Classified Information. Public Procurement Integrity: A report highlights how Albanian public contracts may have benefited firms linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska via Strabag, raising questions about identifying ultimate beneficiaries. EU Policy Watch: Parliament will question five ministers on judicial rules and international agreements, including AI-related ratification.
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