AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Water Stress: Albania’s state power company bought 331,000 MWh of electricity for €41.5m as drought cut hydropower output; Fierza reservoir levels fell sharply and authorities urged lower consumption. Infrastructure & Logistics: Albania opened a new section of Corridor 8 on the Elbasan–Qafë Thanë road, improving traffic flow and travel times for people and goods. Aviation & Investment Risk: A Swiss-Albanian businessman warned Albania could face international arbitration after it moved to terminate the Vlora International Airport concession over delays, saying the state is undermining investor rights. Justice & Procurement: SPAK brought new allegations against former Deputy PM Belinda Balluku tied to additional public procurement procedures, widening a politically sensitive corruption case. Environment & Construction: ERA said the Comino hotel project must plant 540 indigenous trees as mitigation for protected vegetation removal, even as the permit faces court appeal. Defense Industry Tax Debate: Opposition claims a new VAT exemption for machinery used in weapons production will mainly benefit a small set of firms, pointing to the state defense company. Marine Monitoring: Researchers recorded 319 lantern sharks off Vlorë, suggesting the species is more consistently present in the Adriatic than previously thought.
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