AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Under Pressure: PM Edi Rama says anti-resort protests in Zvërnec are already hurting the summer season, with foreign bookings reportedly being canceled as demonstrations enter their third week. Civic Protest, Bigger Stakes: Thousands keep rallying in Tirana with flamingo props, while Rama warns the movement is being used for wider political goals and “online violence” against those who stay away. Coastal Land Fight: In Zvernec and nearby areas, villagers allege disputed land was sold into a luxury project without consent, with fences and security guards blocking access—fueling nightly unrest. Heritage at Risk: In Gjirokastër, property ownership disputes tied to protected monuments are stalling restoration and leaving historic buildings to deteriorate, as authorities consider legal fixes and possible expropriation. Women’s Work Gap: INSTAT data shows women still lag behind men in employment, held back by unpaid care work and informal jobs, especially outside cities. Justice Update: Albania’s Special Court upheld pretrial detention for suspects in a major cocaine trafficking and money laundering case, while granting house arrest or financial release to others.
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