US ambassador to Greece under scrutiny over Albanian gas deal

Media outlets in the Balkans have highlighted a Wall Street Journal report examining the actions of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. The report focuses on her promotion of commercial energy initiatives across Southern Europe, specifically detailing her involvement in securing a $6 billion gas supply agreement between the Greek corporation Aktor and Albanian authorities.

According to the investigation, Guilfoyle met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama alongside Aktor executives and energy lobbyist Christos Marafatsos shortly before the contract was finalized. Questions have emerged regarding Marafatsos's dual capacity as a private sector advocate and close advisor to the ambassador. The scrutiny centers on the potential overlap between official American diplomatic efforts and private business deals in the regional energy sector.

Sources: Gazeta Tema, Koha