AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoProtests & Tourism Impact: Thousands of Albanians rallied in Tirana and at the Vjosa-Narta lagoon for a seventh day against a €1.4bn luxury resort plan tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, with demonstrators waving flamingo cutouts and chanting “Cancel the project,” while environmental groups warn the development could damage protected wetlands and wildlife around Zvërnec and the Sazan island area. Government Response: Prime Minister Edi Rama pushed back on international coverage, saying turnout was exaggerated and insisting no final permits or construction are in place yet. On-the-Ground Details: AFP reports show unrest flaring earlier after fencing work, with some concrete foundations later removed, and protesters marching to government offices with “Albania is not for sale” signs. Travel Practicalities: Ryanair issued a warning that EU Entry/Exit System (EES) checks may slow passport control for non-EU travelers, including routes involving Albania, urging passengers to arrive early.
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