AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBusiness Climate: Violent protests in Tirana have damaged businesses and government buildings; the Tirana Chamber of Commerce has warned that firms must not become targets of political tensions. Consumer Services: A bill before parliament would ban fake online reviews and misleading ratings, require steps to verify customer feedback and disclose paid product rankings. Tourism: Visitor growth in registered accommodation slowed to 10.3% in August, from 35.1% a year earlier. Albania and Azerbaijan are discussing joint tourism initiatives and stronger transport links for 2027. Construction & Infrastructure: Construction activity rose 36% from 2020 to 2024, far above the EU’s 3.8% increase, though annual growth eased to 4.5% in 2024. A €110 million Japan-funded wastewater project in Tirana is moving toward resuming stalled work. Industry & Agriculture: Albania has provisionally closed EU accession talks on enterprise and industrial policy. Private investment has expanded poultry producer Dardha Bio to 13 farms and a processing plant handling up to 1,000 birds an hour; national poultry output fell in 2024.
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