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Coastal Protest Storm: Thousands of Albanians filled Tirana and other towns this week against a €1.4bn–$1.6bn Kushner-linked luxury resort planned near the Vjosa-Narta protected wetland and on Sazan Island, with demonstrators waving flamingo cutouts and chanting “Albania is not for sale” as heavy machinery and fencing reportedly appeared at the site. Government Pushback: Prime Minister Edi Rama says there’s “no reason to worry” because “there is no project” yet, while also arguing online opposition is amplified by bots and hostile forces; he defended the plan in a CNN clash, snapping “Let me finish!” Legal/Environmental Pressure: The anti-corruption body SPAK has opened a probe tied to the project, and critics warn construction could damage habitats for flamingos, seals, sea turtles and other protected species. Tourism Watch: Albania reported 1.14m foreign arrivals in May, up 16% year-on-year, with strong growth from Denmark, Lithuania and Finland—right as the resort row heats up. Travel Ops Note: Travelers are being urged to arrive at least three hours early for EU border checks under the Entry/Exit System to avoid summer flight delays. New Air Links: Ryanair added multiple summer 2026 routes including new links to Tirana (Tirana–Alghero, Genoa, Parma, Wroclaw).

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