The Swiss media outlet “Der Bund” has dedicated an article to the civic protests that have been ongoing for more than 100 days in Tirana against Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government.
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The media reports on the protest at Parliament, writing that protesters were not allowed by the police to approach the building.
The media also highlights that citizens are demanding the arrest of Prime Minister Edi Rama and for him to be brought to justice.
“Police prevented protesters from entering parliament on Tuesday evening. Demonstrators threw eggs and tomatoes at the officers and demanded the arrest of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Police escorted members of parliament to and from the parliament building,” the article states.
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Eggs and tomatoes are flying, some individuals are being detained: In Tirana, protests against a coastal construction project are escalating. Environmental criticism has turned into a political movement.
Clashes erupted during demonstrations in Albania against a luxury construction project by a company owned by the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump. Police prevented protesters from entering parliament on Tuesday evening. Demonstrators threw eggs and tomatoes at the officers and demanded the arrest of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Police escorted members of parliament to and from the parliament building.
Several demonstrators were detained. However, it was initially unclear whether any arrests had been made.
100 days of protests against the luxury construction project
The protests are directed against a real estate project on the Adriatic coast involving a company owned by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Critics say it will damage the environment and restrict public access to the sea. Protesters’ signs depict a pink flamingo, which they claim could be endangered by the project. This has given the protests the nickname “Flamingo Revolution.” Tuesday marked the 100th day of demonstrations.
The protests initially focused on environmental concerns related to the construction project but have since expanded to include broader political grievances and Prime Minister Rama, who openly supports the project. The demonstrations have drawn attention worldwide.
The luxury project consists of two parts: a small resort on the island of Sazan, a former uninhabited military base from the communist era, and a development in a nearby coastal area of the Narta Lagoon, which is currently a protected nature reserve and home to wetland species like flamingos. The project includes hotels, apartments, villas, and a marina.
