AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTirana Protest Watch: Day 106 of protests in Tirana brought citizens and activists back to Skanderbeg Square, with chants calling for PM Edi Rama’s resignation and a march toward the Prime Minister’s Office. EU Accession Milestone: Albania has closed its first three EU negotiation chapters—science and research, education and culture, and external relations—while the European Commission praises progress and notes Albania has opened all 33 chapters. Education & Culture: Rama revived his “Flasim” podcast to highlight PISA 2025 results, saying Albania has climbed in regional rankings and now leads Western Balkans math. Security for School Year 2026–2027: State Police announced stronger checks around schools, including anti-drug focus, road-safety patrols, anti-bullying and online-safety awareness, and new smart cameras plus cooperation with the food authority. Tourism & Hospitality: Accor plans to expand in Albania with new brand debuts in Tirana (Handwritten Collection and Novotel) and a Swissôtel push on the coast. Demographics: Albania recorded Europe’s steepest birth decline since 1997, with births down sharply by 2025. Kosovo Politics: Kosovo lawmakers voted in a new government led by Albin Kurti, but the wider political impasse and procedural disputes remain. Women in Higher Education (Global): A new global map shows women lead college enrollment in most countries, with the gap especially wide in several major economies. Wellness Weekend: Rayya Wellness and Wellbeings Holistic Healing is set to bring World Wellness Weekend experiences to the UAE in September.
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