Albania Protests and History
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Tens of thousands protested in Albania against a Trump-linked resort project, with rights activists criticizing police violence. Meanwhile, historical accounts reveal Romania's early 20th-century ambitions for Balkan influence, and concerns rise over organized crime in Albania's tourism sector.
Kanye West Concert Coincides with Anti-Government Protests in Albania Over Luxury Hotel Plans
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of the capital, Tirana, on Saturday evening to protest government plans for a luxury hotel development within a protected nature reserve along the Albanian coast. This marked the 42nd consecutive day of demonstrations, with protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. The protests also targeted American musician Kanye West, also known โฆ
Rama: Albania Won't Veto North Macedonia's EU Membership
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has assured that his country will not block North Macedonia's path to European Union membership by using a veto. Rama made the statement while addressing participants โฆ
Albanian land for Kushner-Trump resort may have been bought with fake documents: Reuters
The acquisition of land in Albania for a controversial multi-billion dollar resort project, spearheaded by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, is reportedly under scrutiny for potentially using falsified โฆ
Albania faces backlash over 4 million euros public funds for Kanye West concert
Kanye West's upcoming concert in Tirana is mired in controversy following the Albanian government's decision to allocate 4 million euros from emergency funds to prevent its cancellation. The move has โฆ
Flamingo Revolution: Protests draw hundreds of thousands demanding change in Albania
A wave of protests, referred to as the "Flamingo Revolution," has swept across Albania and resonated internationally, drawing hundreds of thousands to the streets. The movement initially erupted in laโฆ
Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds
Albanian prosecutors are investigating allegations of forged land deeds connected to a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner's development firm. The probe by the Special Structure Against Corrโฆ
Vuฤiฤ on Albanian President's visit to Bujanovac: 'He received all permits from Belgrade'
Serbian President Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ confirmed that Albanian President Bajram Begaj obtained all required permissions from Belgrade for his visit to Serbia. Responding to inquiries from the Regional Infโฆ
