Albania's "Flamingo Revolution" protests, ongoing for over three weeks, began over a luxury tourism project in a protected area and escalated to demand PM Edi Rama's resignation. Rama attributes the unrest to a "hybrid war" involving external actors like Jared Kushner and Iran, while critics point to domestic grievances and a crisis of Albania's democratic model.
Thousands protested in Tirana, Albania, against a proposed multi-billion-euro tourism project linked to Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. Demonstrations, dubbed the 'flamingo revolution,' also protest alleged government corruption and opaque real estate deals.
Cave explorers in southern Albania have discovered the world's largest underground thermal lake, measuring over 138 meters long and 42 meters wide, with a volume exceeding 8,000 cubic meters. The lake's unique formation and potential for undiscovered microbial life are of significant scientific interest.
Mass protests, dubbed the 'flamingo revolution', have erupted in Albania over plans to build mega-resorts on Sazan island and the Zvërnec peninsula, backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Locals and diaspora are outraged by the perceived exploitation of natural reserves and denial of access to cherished sites, fueling broader discontent with the government and oligarchic interests.
Albania's Sazan Island, known for its beauty and history, has become a focal point for protests against a large-scale real estate development planned by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Environmental concerns have escalated into anti-government demonstrations demanding the Prime Minister's resignation.
Tens of thousands are expected at an anti-government protest in Tirana against a controversial luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner. The "Flamingo Revolution" movement criticizes lack of transparency and environmental concerns.
Il Consiglio Europeo vede Giorgia Meloni affrontare gli attacchi di Trump e la questione immigrazione. L'Italia spinge per il "modello Albania" di rimpatrio in Paesi terzi, ma incontra obiezioni, in particolare dalla Spagna.
The European Parliament has urged Albania to suspend construction in protected areas, specifically targeting a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. This follows 18 days of protests in Albania and diaspora demonstrations abroad, with calls for the project's halt and Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
Il Parlamento europeo ha approvato un nuovo regolamento sui rimpatri, volto ad accelerare le procedure nel rispetto dei diritti fondamentali. La premier Meloni lo definisce "un grande successo" per l'Italia, evidenziando l'apertura alla possibilità di centri di rimpatrio in paesi terzi, sul modello del protocollo con l'Albania.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's plan for a luxury resort in Albania, across from Sazan Island, has triggered widespread protests and legal challenges. Environmentalists and citizens fear the project will destroy a protected ecological area and privatize public land, while questions arise about the complex ownership structure and financing.
Thousands of Albanians are protesting for the 16th day, demanding government change. Initially environmental protests against luxury resort development on protected land by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the "flamingo revolution" now calls for PM Edi Rama's resignation and denounces widespread corruption. Demonstrations have spread to Tirana and remain largely peaceful.
L'Italia affronta l'impatto di opere di lusso sulla natura, seguendo l'esempio albanese. In Sardegna il governo autorizza una struttura di lusso scavalcando la Regione, mentre in Puglia si combatte per salvare le coste dagli hotel e al Nord si proteggono i fiumi.
Around 200 protesters in Albania tore down fences at a luxury development site, protesting against construction in environmentally sensitive areas and on confiscated land. The demonstrations highlight growing anger over projects, including one linked to Jared Kushner, near protected natural sites.
Albanian PM Edi Rama compared the "Flamingo Revolution" protest movement to Nazi Germany, calling participants "hajvans" (a derogatory term for uncivilized people). The protests, now in their 14th day, have grown into large anti-government demonstrations demanding Rama's resignation.
Albanian PM Edi Rama likened the "Flamingo Revolution" protest movement to Nazi Germany, calling participants "hajvans" (derogatory term for uncivilized people). The protests, now in their 14th day, have seen hundreds of thousands in Tirana demanding his resignation.
Around 200 protesters tore down fences at a luxury development site in Albania on Saturday, expressing anger over construction in environmentally sensitive areas and on confiscated land. Villagers from Rrjoll protested a project near sandy beaches and pine forests, demanding compensation for seized land.
Around 200 protesters in Albania tore down fences at a luxury development site on Saturday, protesting against construction on confiscated land and in environmentally sensitive areas. Villagers from Rrjoll demanded compensation for seized land, with some scuffles reported with law enforcement.
Thousands, mostly young people, protested in Tirana with the slogan "Albania is not for sale," demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. The protest targeted a tourism project in Zvernec, allegedly linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, with demonstrators concerned about corruption and lack of transparency.
Albania is experiencing widespread protests, dubbed the 'flamingo revolution,' against government corruption, unchecked tourism, and economic inequality. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha, criticizing a system perceived to favor the wealthy and foreign investors over citizens and the environment. The protests are also impacting Albania's EU accession prospects.
Thousands of demonstrators in Tirana, Albania, are protesting a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner's company. The protests, which have lasted over a week, were triggered by the start of construction in a protected nature reserve and have expanded to calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Environmentalists refute Albanian PM Edi Rama's claims of fake news regarding the destruction of the Vjosa-Narta ecosystem for a real estate project. Experts witnessed construction in a protected area, leading to protests and a corruption investigation.
Thousands protested in Tirana against Jared Kushner's planned luxury resort on Albania's coast, citing environmental concerns and lack of transparency. Protesters expressed anger over the 5 billion euro project near a protected wetland.
Protests in Tirana, Albania, have entered their second week, escalating from opposition to two luxury resorts linked to Jared Kushner into demands for the entire political establishment to resign. The demonstrations, organized via social media, began after bulldozers entered a sensitive ecological site.
Jared Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners, is backing a €1.4 billion luxury resort project on Sazan Island, Albania, sparking nationwide protests over environmental concerns and lack of transparency.
