AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Banking Launch: Jet Bank officially opened in Albania as the first fully digital, Bank of Albania-licensed bank built on Backbase’s AI-native banking OS, with remote account setup and a strong public waiting list. Tourism & Land Conflict: Albania’s “Flamingo Revolution” keeps growing as thousands protest a €4bn Kushner-linked luxury resort in Zvërnec, with critics citing protected-area rules, land ownership disputes, and ecosystem risks. Political Tension: Prime Minister Edi Rama doubled down on EU-joining-by-2030 messaging while dismissing protest claims as part of a “hybrid war” driven by external digital manipulation. Energy & Infrastructure Deals: Albania signed cooperation steps with ENI and discussed a strategic oil reserve with an Italian energy partner, alongside broader energy cooperation. Agriculture Snapshot: INSTAT data show cattle numbers down by 62,000 over five years and milk production falling, while 2025 output hit 9.7m tons overall with vegetables up but cereals and fruit down. Business Climate: The AmCham Business Index flagged a sharp deterioration in Albania’s market environment in 2025, citing bureaucracy, corruption, and domestic politics. Construction Industry Tech: Eco Buildings began a second-generation manufacturing line in Durrës for GFRG wall panels, aiming for faster, lower-carbon housing production.
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