Competition Watch: Albania’s Competition Authority has launched grocery price monitoring after public complaints, asking major supermarket chains for sales data (Jan 1, 2025–Jun 2026) and the 30 top products to spot price and market behavior issues. Urban Mobility & Investment: PM Edi Rama unveiled “Urban Renaissance 2.0” with €1.5bn for city upgrades, including electric buses via a new joint company with the Albanian Development Fund and municipalities, plus new parking and traffic works. Renewables Growth: About 3,500 households and businesses are now producing solar power, while the energy regulator prepares an online complaints platform for 2026 to improve transparency and consumer protection. Banking Stability: Albania’s banks ended 2025 stronger, with non-performing loans down to 3.8%, lending up 13.5%, and tighter oversight through inspections and penalties. Tourism Under Fire: BIRN escalated its campaign against Albania’s tourism sector, while separate reporting links a Kushner-linked resort deal to allegations of forged land deeds and alleged cocaine-linked laundering. Protest Pressure: Thousands marched again in Tirana for a 41st night, demanding Rama’s resignation and a reset of Albania’s political setup. NATO Finance Push: Albania is among countries backing Canada’s Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, though Türkiye opted out for now. Transport Upgrade: The Qafë Qelë–Koman road reconstruction is complete, improving access to a key northern tourism route.