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Last update: 6 hours agoPolice Crackdown in Sarandë: Albania’s Police Oversight Agency (AMP) has escalated its illegal-construction probe in the south, arresting senior Sarandë police officials over alleged abuse of office tied to an unauthorized beach bar and beach station—linked to the late sea guide Isuf Jaçaj (“Bushi”) and suspected Kamza criminal interests. Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari says “zero tolerance” will follow, while investigators report the case is also tied to a wider murder-property dispute. Judicial Pressure: The Special Appeals Court ordered former Environment Minister Lefter Koka back to prison over the Tirana incinerator case, with about six months remaining. EU Money for Reforms: Albania received €49m from the EU’s Western Balkans reform fund, covering 12 reform steps across business climate, digital, green transition, energy, and rule of law. Macro Watch: The Bank of Albania kept its key rate at 2.5%, citing stable inflation near target and only temporary risk from higher fuel and energy prices. Aviation Shock (Regional): Ryanair cut 700,000 seats and 12 routes, reallocating capacity to Albania after disputes over airport charges in Greece.
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