2026 Zvërnec protests

"2026 Albanian protests" redirects here. For the opposition protests, see 2025–2026 Albanian opposition protests.

Flamingo Revolution
Part of the Southeast Europe protests (2024–present) and the Gen Z protests
Protesters in Tirana on 4 June 2026
Date23 May 2026 – present
Location

40°31′21″N 19°23′18″E / 40.52250°N 19.38833°E / 40.52250; 19.38833
Caused by
Goals
  • Suspension or review of construction works in Baks-Rrjoll[24]
  • Ban on construction in protected areas[23]
  • Repeal of the strategic investor status and legal framework[23]
  • Reversal of changes to the law on protected areas and cultural heritage[23]
  • Review of planning, environmental, and property procedures
  • Resignation of the Rama IV Government[23]
  • Formation of a transitional government[25]
  • Anti-corruption investigations and action by SPAK[26]
  • Imprisonment of Edi Rama and Sali Berisha[27]
Methods
Status
  • Ongoing
    • Licences of two private security companies revoked
    • SPAK investigation opened
Parties
Lead figures

Decentralised leadership

Number
Tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands[41][42][43][44]
Casualties
InjuriesAt least 2 protesters injured or assaulted; pepper spray affected protesters and police officers[45][46][47]
Arrested15 protesters subject to criminal proceedings after the 30 May Zvërnec protest; at least 13 protesters arrested during Tirana clashes; 3 people arrested in connection with violence against a protester[48][49][50]

On 23 May 2026, protests began in the Albanian village of Zvërnec, near the Narta Lagoon, against preparatory works for a proposed luxury resort on Sazan Island and the nearby coast. After a protester was assaulted during a demonstration on 30 May, the protests spread to Tirana, other parts of Albania, and diaspora communities abroad. The protests expanded from opposition to the resort into broader criticism of Albania's political system, the Rama IV Government, corruption, and state capture, with demonstrators calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Generation Z protesters have played a prominent role in the movement.

The resort project is primarily backed by American investor Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of United States president Donald Trump, and was granted strategic-investor status by the Albanian government in January 2025. The coastline near Zvërnec, including areas slated for the resort's development, is linked to protected coastal ecosystems that support hundreds of species, including flamingos, Mediterranean monk seals, and nesting beaches for loggerhead sea turtles. Flamingos became a recurring symbol of the demonstrations, giving rise to the name Flamingo Revolution.

Rama has defended the project, rejected allegations of unlawful conduct, and described the protests as part of a "hybrid war" used by enemies of Albania and Israel. Although some misinformation and conspiracy theories connected the project to Israel, these claims have not represented the main demands of the protest movement. Opposition leader Sali Berisha also initially supported the resort, and protesters have criticized both Rama and Berisha, portraying them as part of the same political establishment.

Background

Sazan Island Resort

Main article: Sazan Island Resort

Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, first visited Albania on a private trip in July 2021. Trump and Kushner travelled the entire coastline on a yacht owned by Nathaniel Rothschild, a friend of theirs.[51][52] While out swimming, they encountered the uninhabited, biodiverse island of Sazan, an abandoned military base, and were surprised it had remained undeveloped.[53][54] Prime Minister Edi Rama met them on the yacht during the trip and discussed investment opportunities with Kushner a year later.[54][55]

In March 2024, Kushner announced plans to invest in Sazan and the nearby coastal area on the mainland, near the village of Zvërnec.[56] Environmental groups such as BirdLife have connected Kushner's tourism development project to an amendment to Albania's Protected Areas Law,[57] passed shortly prior.[56] It exempted "structures of excellence, 5 stars or more", and related hospitality activities from restrictions on construction in environmentally protected areas, such as where the project was proposed.[54]

The Albanian government granted the Sazan project strategic investment status on 30 December 2025, noting that it would occupy 565 hectares and some 45 hectares would be developed.[58] In 2025, Prime Minister Rama said that Albania "can't afford not to exploit a gift like Sazan" and needed luxury tourism.[53] The land on Sazan was sold in a €1.4-billion deal, which locals and parliamentarians were unaware of until newspapers reported it.[53][55] Afterwards, Albanians began referring to Sazan as "Trump Island" (Ishulli i Trumpëve).[53]

Kushner also has plans for a larger second site: the undeveloped coastal stretch of Pishë Poro-Narta within the Vjosa–Narta Protected Landscape.[54] It is home to endangered species such as monk seals, sea turtles and more than 200 bird species, including flamingos and pelicans.[54] Over 10,000 accommodation units are planned.[56][59] Kushner said that he wanted "to create the ideal resort that I'd want to be at with my family and with my friends", and that the government had been very cooperative.[53] According to Rama, the projects together are worth up to €5 billion.[55]

Ivanka Trump is also linked to the project. She mentioned her and Kushner's plans on podcasts,[53] bringing them to wider attention.[54] Her description of Sazan as their "private island" angered Albanians.[52] The project became the subject of public debate. Opponents, including residents and environmental organizations, expressed concerns regarding the potential environmental impact of the development and raised questions concerning land ownership within the project area.[60] Representatives of the project stated that the development was being pursued in accordance with Albanian law and applicable planning procedures.[61]

Beginning of the protests

Residents of Zvërnec were not informed about the development and became aware almost exclusively through media reports.[56][53] At the end of April 2026, the company Zvërnec South Adriatic Development fenced off part of the protected coastal area of Zvërnec-Portonovo as part of the preparations using a disputed work permit.[61][62] Residents, such as village headman Kostaq Konomi, said that the beach contained ancestral properties claimed within cadastral zone 3951; for two decades, locals have been involved in legal land disputes with businessmen such as Artur Shehu.[56]

Reporter.al, the Albanian outlet of the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, reported that Zvërnec South Adriatic Development was established in August 2024 and owned by Dutch Trust Management B.V, a Dutch trust, obscuring the owners' identities. The company is linked through a network of shell companies to the Sazan Island project and to Qatari investor brothers Ramez Al-Khayyat and Mohamad Al-Khayyat. The outlet also reported that the company had secured two unpublished development permits from the National Territorial Council for tourist resorts in Zvërnec, which had not been officially published, and that later preparatory fencing and access-road works were carried out after company representatives presented inspectors with an AZHT document that Reporter.al said was still awaiting formal approval.[56][63] During the 2026 protests, Rama confirmed Kushner and Trump's involvement but also said that there was a wider group of investors and architects from Denmark, France, Greece, Japan, and Turkey.[54]

On 30 May 2026, activists and local residents were assaulted by private security personnel. Police were present but did not intervene as a demonstrator was dragged inside the fenced area.[62] These events expanded the local dispute into mass protests in Tirana.[64]

Symbols

The flamingo became a symbol of the protests, which were described by several media outlets as the "Flamingo Revolution".[65][66] Flamingos are among the species associated with the protected the Vjosa–Narta wetland ecosystem.[59][67] During demonstrations, protesters carried flamingo cutouts and inflatable flamingos.[67][68]

Some protest imagery replaced the eagle on the flag of Albania with flamingos and changed the red background to blue, a reference to the sea and wetland ecosystem.[69] BalkanWeb described the flamingo as a civic protest symbol that was not directly associated with an existing Albanian political party.[70]

The Straw Hats' Jolly Roger flag from the manga series One Piece was also reported to have appeared at the protests.[71] The flag has been used in other youth-led protest movements internationally as a symbol of resistance to authority.[72] Some sources have described the demonstrations as Gen Z protests due to Generation Z's prominent role in their organization and symbolism.[73][71]

Protests

May 2026

On 23 May, local residents and environmental activists gathered near the Narta Lagoon to protest the barbed-wire fencing of Pishë Poro-Narta beach, part of the protected Vjosa–Narta landscape. According to Reporter.al, protesters carried banners defending the natural environment and opposing what they described as the seizure of local property by business interests linked to the government.[56]

On 30 May, demonstrators gathered near the project site in Portonovo. During the protest, confrontations occurred between protesters and private security personnel present at the site.[46] Videos and photographs published by Albanian activists and journalists showed physical altercations and the use of pepper spray during the incident. According to local reporting, pepper spray also affected police officers and Lëvizja Bashkë activist and journalist Loreta Koleci.[60][46] Following the events, Albanian authorities announced investigations into the conduct of individuals involved.[74]

The Albanian Helsinki Committee later stated that, according to its monitoring, the protest had begun peacefully and escalated after a local resident participating in the demonstration was forcibly dragged inside the fenced construction area by civilians who were not part of the contracted Myrto private-security structure. The committee called for a full investigation into the use of force by unauthorized persons and into reports that pepper spray had affected both protesters and police officers.[45]

June 2026

On 1 June, protests expanded to the Albanian capital of Tirana. Euronews reported that people took to the streets of the Tirana against the resort project, while protesters chanted "Albania belongs to Albanians" and carried placards reading "Hands off Vjosa-Narta".[75]

On 2 June, thousands of demonstrators gathered in Skanderbeg Square before marching towards the prime minister's office. Under the slogan "Albania is not for sale", protesters carried banners criticizing the involvement of Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, demanding the immediate cancellation of the development contracts due to a perceived lack of transparency.[76][77] Organized groups refused a subsequent offer by Prime Minister Edi Rama to meet with a 20-person delegation, choosing instead to sustain ongoing public demonstrations.[76]

On 3 June, thousands of demonstrators in chanted "Resignation", "Rama in prison, Berisha in prison", and "Opposition sold out". Demonstrators demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government, criticized opposition leader Sali Berisha, who supported the project, and called for the repeal of changes to the law on protected areas.[78][79] The Associated Press reported that demonstrators broke through a police cordon and that police used water cannon to disperse the crowd.[67] The protesters were attempting to reach both Mother Teresa Square and Arena Kombëtare, where a football match between the Albanian and Israeli national teams was about to start.[80]

Reuters photographs from the same day showed demonstrators clashing with police during a protest against the planned resort.[59] Protesters also carried flamingo cutouts and inflatable flamingos, referencing the wildlife of the Vjosa–Narta wetlands.[67] Protests also occurred outside the Democratic Party of Albania's headquarters, criticizing the party's position on the project and Berisha's support for it.[81] A few protesters also took anti-Israel stances, claiming that the takeover was part of an "Israeli agenda" to take over Zvërnec, which some sources characterized as misinformation or conspiracy theories[66] and not representative of the main demands of the protest movement.[82][83]

On 4 June, several thousand protesters marched towards the Prime Minister's office in Tirana, demanding, among other things, the resignation of the government.[84] Reuters reported that demonstrators again held pink inflatable flamingos and chanted "revolution" and "stop the project".[68][85]

On 5 June, protesters continued demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister and political changes in the country.[86] On the same day, protests also spread to six other Albanian cities: Korçë, Fier, Kukës, Vlorë, Elbasan and Durrës.[87] In Durrës, citizens marched through several parts of the city with a large Albanian flag, while in Kukës a group of young people gathered in the city's main square in solidarity with the Tirana protest.[87] In Elbasan, activists and residents also joined the protest movement, while Korçë residents held a separate demonstration against the planned resort.[87]

On 6 June, there were continued calls for the resignation of the government,[88] along with demands to repeal the strategic investor framework.[89]

On 7 June, demonstrators again gathered in front of the Prime Minister's office and later marched through the capital's streets, including the Blloku area, calling on others to join them.[90] The same day, protests were also reported in Shkodër, Korçë, Pogradec, Fier, Elbasan and Gjirokastër.[91] In Shkodër, protesters marched through the city and in front of the city hall, chanting "get up from the coffee shop" to encourage broader participation.[92][93] In Korçë and Pogradec, protesters marched against the political class while carrying signs such as "oligarchs have no limits" and "today the flamingos, tomorrow me"; in Elbasan, protesters marched for the third consecutive time along the city's main boulevard; in Fier, the protest was reported as the fourth consecutive local demonstration; and in Gjirokastër, several dozen citizens joined the nationwide protests.[91] Rama was spotted wearing a flamingo T-shirt when visiting Shkodër.[94] Albanian-Australian lawyer and swimmer Eva Buzo participated in the protests in Tirana.[95]

On 8 June, demonstrators once again marched from Skanderbeg Square towards the Prime Minister's office. Protesters continued to demand the resignation of the government and political change, while chanting slogans such as "Albania is not for sale", "Revolution", and "Rama in prison, Berisha in prison". During the protest, tensions emerged after members of the Youth Forum of the Democratic Party of Albania (FRPD), a party officially against the protest, attempted to join the demonstration. After the chant "Berisha is finished", some FRPD members confronted activists of Lëvizja Bashkë and its member of parliament Redi Muçi, calling on him to leave the protest.[96][97][98] In response, other demonstrators chanted for FRPD members to leave, accusing them of attending the protest only to create division among participants. Organizers also announced a change in strategy, limiting public speeches to a small number of selected representatives from fields such as science and education. The protest attracted international media attention, including live coverage by Reuters.[39]

On 9 June, demonstrators again gathered at Skanderbeg Square and marched to the Prime Minister's office, where they held speeches for two hours before continuing through city streets.[99] The main demand remained Rama's resignation, while protesters chanted "Rama in prison, Berisha in prison" and "Albania belongs to Albanians".[99][100]

Reuters described the demonstrations on 10 June as swelling, with participants continuing to demand the resignation of the Rama government, which they blamed for corruption and poor public services, including healthcare.[101] Albanian commentators and media described the protest as having broadened from its initial opposition to the Zvërnec project into a wider challenge to the political system, the main parties and the Rama government.[102][103]

On 11 June, protesters again gathered in Skanderbeg Square and marched towards the Prime Minister's office, continuing to demand Rama's resignation. The demonstration was framed as a revolt against misgovernment, abuse of power and corruption.[104] The slogan "Albania is not for sale" continued to be used, while another article described the previous day's march as having drawn hundreds of thousands of citizens.[105]

On 12 June, the protest in Tirana was held under the slogan "Our voice, our dignity, our future". Thousands of citizens demanded the departure of the government and Rama's resignation, while continuing to use the slogan "Albania is not for sale".[106]

On 13 June, residents of Rrjoll protested against a separate resort construction project, bringing pliers to cut barbed wire around the construction site.[107] BalkanWeb reported that residents broke through part of the fencing and entered the construction site, while tensions occurred with police and private security.[108]

Later that day, protests continued with a significant presence from the Albanian diaspora. Participants from abroad joined the gathering in Skanderbeg Square before the rally.[109] After more than three hours of speeches in front of the Prime Minister's office, protesters began another march through Tirana under calls for the government's resignation. Participation was described as very high, partly because of citizens who had arrived from outside Albania.[110] Diaspora protests were also planned in major cities across Europe, North America and elsewhere, with participants calling for Rama's resignation.[111]

On 14 June, thousands of protesters marched from Skanderbeg Square towards the Prime Minister's office, carrying national flags and placards and calling for Rama's resignation. Some protesters also directed appeals to SPAK, calling for action against corruption and investigations into officials suspected of breaking the law.[112] After around two hours in front of the Prime Minister's office, protesters continued their march through Tirana and moved onto the Tirana–Durrës Highway, blocking the highway for several hours before heading towards the Rinas road and Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza.[113][114] Around 02:00 on 15 June, police units, including Shqiponjat and Rapid Intervention Forces (FNSH), stopped the march near the airport. Protesters sat on the Rinas road for about an hour, chanted that the police belonged to the people rather than Rama, and eventually decided not to advance further, returning towards Tirana and dispersing in the early morning hours.[115][116]

On 15 June, demonstrators gathered for several hours in front of the Prime Minister's office before marching along the Boulevard and through central Tirana. The march passed through the former Blloku area, where participants called on people in cafés to join them, while slogans continued to target Rama and the wider political establishment.[117][118] Activist Luçiana Kokaj said she had been called to a police station to explain the previous night's Rinas march, which she described as spontaneous and not pre-organized. She added that protesters respected the State Police and would continue to protest within the law.[119]

On 16 June, the protest began later in the evening because of high temperatures. After assembling in Skanderbeg Square and outside the Prime Minister's office, participants followed a route through central Tirana that included the Taiwan area, the municipality, Parliament, Shkolla Kosova and the House of Europe.[120][121] Outside the Parliament building, protesters chanted against members of parliament, using slogans such as "Parliament of crime" and "sold Parliament", before continuing along Elbasan Street and again calling on bystanders to join.[122][123]

On 17 June, organizers announced another evening gathering at 19:00, citing the high temperatures. The planned format remained a gathering outside the Prime Minister's office followed by a march through Tirana's main streets.[124]

International protests

Several solidarity rallies were announced and later held among Albanian diaspora communities in Europe, North America and Australia, while additional protest calls circulated for other cities.[125] On 13 June, BalkanWeb published a list of further diaspora rallies planned for 14 June in 17 cities across Europe and North America, including New York City, Chicago, Boston, Michigan, Toronto, Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Athens, Genoa, Faenza, The Hague, Strasbourg, Vienna, Oslo, and Odense.[126]

Australia

On 13 June, people gathered in Melbourne in support of the protests in Albania, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and a change in government.[127]

Belgium

On 7 June, people gathered near the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels in support of the protests in Albania, carrying Albanian flags and placards calling for environmental protection and transparency over the planned development.[128]

Bulgaria

On 8 June, during a protest organized by Andrey Ralev in Sofia, demonstrators called upon the European Union to act immediately and side with the protesters in Albania.[129]

Canada

On 6 June, people in Toronto took part in the protests, wearing red and black clothing and carrying Albanian flags while calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.[130] Toronto was also listed among the cities where further diaspora rallies were planned for 14 June.[131]

Germany

On 5 June, several hundred demonstrators gathered near the Embassy of Albania in Berlin to protest against the project, while also raising concerns about pensions, working conditions, education, and government policies affecting young people.[132][133] On the same day, another rally was held near the Albanian Consulate in Munich, with the call "For nature, for justice, for Albania".[134] On 7 June, hundreds of Albanians gathered in Stuttgart and Heidelberg to protest against the planned resort project in Albania.[135][136] On 13 June, dozens of Albanians gathered in Nuremberg as part of diaspora protests linked to the construction project in Zvërnec.[137] On 14 June, Albanians held another protest in Munich alongside the demonstrations in Tirana, chanting "Rama in prison, Berisha in prison".[138]

On 16 June, Rama was confronted by Albanian protesters in Berlin during his visit to the Annual Conference of the Eastern Committee. As he left the event, protesters chanted slogans including "Edi Rama, traitor, resign as soon as possible", "Shame", "Cancel the project" and "Cancel the law"; Rama waved at the protesters before entering his car.[139][140]

Ireland

On 13 June, people gathered in Dublin to protest against Rama's government and demand his resignation.[141]

Italy

On 6 June, around 2,000 people gathered in Milan to join the protests, holding signs, singing national songs and shouting slogans against the Albanian government.[142][143] On the same day, 450 people gathered in Florence for a similar protest.[144] On 7 June, hundreds of Albanians gathered in Bologna, chanting slogans against Edi Rama and opposing the planned resort project.[145] On 14 June, Albanian diaspora protests continued in Italy, including in Rome and Pisa, where participants carried Albanian flags and placards and called for the resignation of the Albanian government.[146][147]

Sweden

On 5 June, a protest was held in Stockholm with the call "Save Vjosa-Narta".[134] On 13 June, the Albanian diaspora in Stockholm again protested, chanting "Rama resign" and "Rama in prison" and accusing the Albanian government of selling the country.[148]

Switzerland

On 13 June, people gathered outside the Embassy of Albania in Bern, Switzerland, calling for Rama's resignation.[149]

United Kingdom

On 6 June, members of the Albanian diaspora gathered outside the Embassy of Albania in London to protest against the planned resort development and call for Rama's resignation.[150] The protest continued the following day, when dozens of Albanians living in the United Kingdom gathered again outside the embassy with national flags and placards calling for environmental protection and transparency over the planned development.[151]

United States

On 6 June, an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people gathered outside the Albanian Consulate in New York City in support of protecting the Vjosa-Narta wetlands and opposing the planned resort project. A second New York gathering was planned for 14 June.[152] New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Michigan were also listed among North American locations where diaspora rallies were planned for 14 June.[153]

Reactions

Government

Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected allegations regarding the unlawful transfer of public property, stating that the land included in the project had been legally acquired by private owners.[154] On 2 June, Rama rejected demands to cancel the project. SeeNews reported that he said there was "no chance" the investment would stop while he remained in office, describing it as a major foreign investment intended to support Albania's tourism development.[155] The Associated Press also quoted Rama as saying that Albania should not fear a project involving partners investing 4 billion euros.[67]

Rama sought to minimize the scale of the demonstrations, stating that the protest had around 2,000 participants and had not exceeded 8,000 even at its peak, while accusing international media and social networks of distorting the situation and creating a "digital hysteria" around the issue.[156] Rama further stated that the protests were part of a "hybrid war" orchestrated by enemies of Albania and Israel,[82][157] specifically citing Iran.[158] Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, publicly denied it, calling such claims a "laughable accusation" and a way to deflect public demands in the country.[159]

Rama described some protestors as "ignorant" and "delusional" and said they refused negotiations while using environmental concerns to oppose foreign investment. He asked rhetorically what he should resign from, while linking his mandate to Albania's negotiations with the European Union.[160] During remarks in Vlorë, he stated that some protestors "had no logic" and were "dërrasë nga truri", an Albanian expression meaning thick-headed or brainless.[161] In a social media post after a protest in Zvërnec, he asked demonstrators who had parked vehicles on sand dunes to not "violate the flamingos' beach" with cars and rubbish, and said the birds might think construction of a parking lot had begun.[162][163]

Reporter.al published an article on 10 June, 2026, describing how disinformation was used as a political tool by Ardit Bido, an MP of the governing Socialist Party. The article focused on the claim that the investment was being relocated to Mykonos in Greece, describing it as a false narrative designed to undermine the protests and confuse citizens. It also mentioned Taulant Balla, who claimed that some protesters were from Serbia by sharing photos of the car of Reuters journalists.[164]

After online calls to boycott a concert by singer Yll Limani, Rama accused parts of the protest movement of creating a climate of verbal violence, pressure, vulgarity and threats against those who did not align with the demonstrations. He said that intimidation against people who thought differently showed a degradation of public life and compared such pressure tactics to the early behavior of extremist political movements.[165][166]

During his podcast Flasim on 14 June, Rama said the protests were harming tourism and local economies, pointing to cancellations of foreign tourist reservations and warnings from tourism operators in Vlorë and Durrës. He argued that an agenda aimed at blocking Albania "from all sides" had previously been used by what he called the "molotov-makers", and that it would not succeed.[167] In the same remarks, he accused parts of the protest movement of having a "fascist component" and a "fascist spirit", saying that some protesters were bullying and threatening people who did not support or join the demonstrations.[168] He also described the slogan "Albania belongs to Albanians" as part of that fascist spirit, comparing it to nationalist slogans used by far-right movements in other countries.[169] Some Albanian outlets summarized the remarks as Rama describing protesters as "hajvanë" (lit. 'brutes') with a fascist mindset.[170]

In an interview with Vanity Fair Italia published on 16 June, Rama again defended the project and said that the transaction for the Zvërnec coastal site had been suspended until the lawful ownership of the land was clarified. He argued that the criticism of the project was based on "half-truths" that had turned into a "giant lie", said that Sazan Island was not being sold but considered for a partnership, and stated that a concrete project had not yet been finalized. Rama also said that the development would be made public once ready and that environmental discussions would follow, while repeating that he believed part of the protest narrative was encouraged by Iran and by Albania's tourism competitors.[171]

The same day, Rama shared a statement by the Union of Albanian Journalists concerning online attacks against journalists, using it to renew his criticism of what he described as the "fascist spirit" of online bullying connected to the protests. He also posted footage from the demonstrations and claimed that some protesters had assaulted drivers who did not honk their car horns in support of the march.[172] On 17 June, he again criticized the movement in a social media post, describing protesters as "extremists seeking power from the street" and arguing that street pressure, online bullying, public shaming and intimidation were being used to silence people who disagreed with the demonstrations.[173]

In a public statement, the developer stated that the project was being carried out in accordance with Albanian law and applicable planning procedures.[61] Reuters quoted Asher Abehsera, chairman of Sazan Real Estate Development LLC, as saying that the developers' focus remained on "responsible stewardship, environmental enhancement, job creation, and creating long-term value for local communities".[59]

In response to opposition protests against a development project in Zvërnec, Taulant Balla criticized Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha and the opposition for what he described as a reversal of their previous support for the project, stating it was opportunistic and not genuine. Balla shared an AI-generated video depicting an owl transforming into a flamingo, which he used as a metaphor for the opposition's alleged change in stance. He also mocked Berisha's visit to Bosnia Herzegovina, which Balla alleged was done as to gather support from there for the protests.[174] He then commented on Ina Zhupa's speech in regards of the protests, calling it a "Flamingo speech" from Temu, and stating that "owl birds have started to behave like flamingos" and that they were trying "to steal the protests", referring to the rest of the Democratic Party.[175]

Socialist Party-affiliated politicians

Former foreign minister Arta Dade rejected an invitation to a Socialist Party anniversary event and also declined a symbolic award from Rama, publicly distancing herself from the leadership.[176] She described the gathering as a staged "anti-rally" and instead expressed support for the ongoing protests, arguing that the authentic spirit of socialism was being represented in the streets by young people demanding dignity and social rights.[176]

Former Europe and foreign minister Elisa Spiropali reacted to the protests by calling for a "new agreement for Albania", arguing that the country needed stronger institutions and greater limits on political power.[177] In a public statement, she emphasized the importance of institutional accountability, democratic opposition, media freedom, and reforms aimed at strengthening the rule of law and state governance.[177]

Former socialist minister Ermelinda Meksi said that Rama concentrated on downplaying the size and media coverage of the demonstrations instead of properly addressing concerns about transparency, corruption, and public consultation.[178]

Former foreign minister Ditmir Bushati praised the demonstrations as "protests of dignity" that showed wider public dissatisfaction beyond party politics.[179] He criticized the government's response and called for political reflection, warning about the concentration of power and weakening of democratic accountability.[179]

Marjana Koçeku announced that she was leaving the party's parliamentary group and would continue as an independent member of parliament. Koçeku, who had been elected in 2025 from the Socialist Party's closed list in Shkodër, said that her ideals and values were the same as those she had held before joining a political party.[180] On 15 June, after posting an image of a flamingo on social media, she publicly aligned herself with the protests calling for Rama's resignation.[181] On 17 June, Koçeku wrote on social media that her family had been threatened by the Bajra group in Shkodër, warning that she would respond if her family was harmed. The Bajraj family's lawyer, Sokol Tahiraj, rejected her claims as baseless and said that any allegation should be presented to the competent institutions.[182] Her departure was welcomed by Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha, who called on other Socialist MPs to leave Rama and said that such a move could open the way for a no-confidence motion against the prime minister. Berisha also said that the opposition would support the constitutional demands of the civic youth protest.[183]

Former finance minister Arben Malaj said that the protests reflected deeper problems in governance, and that Prime Minister Rama's resignation was a realistic outcome because, in his view, his "personal government" had become corrupt and would eventually collapse.[184][185]

Judiciary

Following the 30 May incident, the Albanian State Police announced investigations into events at the protest site. The General Directorate of State Police subsequently suspended the Director of Police of Vlorë, stating that information initially released regarding the incident had been inaccurate.[60]

Police authorities also announced criminal proceedings against 15 protesters, while two private security employees were placed under investigation.[60] On 1 June 2026, State Police revoked the licences of the private security companies Myrto Security 1.3A and Major Security, citing violations connected to violence during the Zvërnec protest.[186] On 3 June 2026, BalkanWeb reported that two additional people had been arrested in connection with the dragging of a protester during the 30 May incident. According to the report, police stated that the two did not appear as registered private security guards.[187]

On 2 June 2026, Albania's Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) announced that it had officially opened a preliminary corruption investigation into how the coastal land titles within the development zone were processed and transferred to private entities.[188][189] The Guardian later reported that SPAK had launched an inquiry into controversial legislative changes adopted in 2024 regarding protected areas.[190]

International response

European Union

The delegation of the European Union in Albania requested information from Albanian authorities regarding developments in the area. Representatives of the delegation emphasized the importance of environmental protection and conservation standards within Albania's European Union accession process.[57] On 7 June 2026, the European Commission warned that the proposed project could complicate the country's EU accession process. Brussels stated that Albania must comply with EU environmental legislation, specifically the green Chapter 27, and reiterated concerns over recent changes to the country's protected areas and strategic investments laws.[191] German MEP Sebastian Everding addressed the protests in the European Parliament (EP), declaring "Albania is not for sale" and arguing that the country's natural heritage should not be sacrificed for major economic projects.[192] Dutch MEP Tineke Strik further called for a moratorium on the planned development, citing strong public opposition in Albania and stating "Albania is not for sale," while urging the EP to take a clearer stance on the issue.[193] Dutch MEP Anna Strolenberg similarly emphasized that Albanian citizens have legitimate concerns over transparency, living conditions, and the use of public resources, and that development should not come at the expense of basic social needs.[194] She further announced plans to visit Albania to engage directly with local stakeholders.[194] Italian MEP Ilaria Salis framed the protests as a defence of popular sovereignty, arguing that demonstrators were opposing a government that does not protect public interests and warning against the sale of land and natural resources to private investors.[195]

On 17 June, the European Parliament adopted its resolution on the 2025 Commission Report on Albania by 483 votes in favour, 103 against and 70 abstentions.[196] In the resolution, Parliament stated that corruption remained a serious concern in Albania and called on the authorities to consolidate the track record of investigations, prosecutions and final convictions, particularly in high-level corruption cases. It welcomed the work of specialised anti-corruption institutions, including SPAK, while calling for their independence, adequate resourcing and investigative powers to be protected.[197] The resolution also expressed concern over Albania's strategic-investment and permitting frameworks in environmentally sensitive areas, and called for the repeal of the 2024 amendments to the Law on Protected Areas, which it said allowed large-scale tourism infrastructure within protected areas and weakened environmental oversight by transferring key decision-making powers to the National Council of Territory.[198][199]

Other countries

  • Greece – The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the events in Zvërnec, stating that a Greek citizen had been injured during a protest concerning residents' property rights. The ministry said that the Greek Embassy in Tirana had requested full clarification of the incident and accountability from Albanian authorities, and emphasized the importance of rule of law, minority property rights and environmental protection in the context of Albania's alignment with the European acquis.[200]
  • Kosovo – Former parliamentary candidate of Vetëvendosje Hysamedin Ferraj joined the protests in Tirana, appearing at demonstrations alongside Arlind Qori, leader of the Lëvizja Bashkë movement. His participation followed earlier involvement by Vetëvendosje activists in protests opposing the project and calling for political change.[203]

Public and organisational support

Environmental and other organizations

Environmental organizations opposed the project on the grounds that it threatened the Vjosa–Narta wetland ecosystem and protected coastal habitats. 18 environmental organisations announced a boycott of all consultation processes with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment until the amendments to the Law on Protected Areas are withdrawn.[204] In a joint statement, they rejected participation in what they described as a flawed process that fails to address the fundamental weakening of protected-area safeguards.[204]

Reuters reported that PPNEA-BirdLife Albania called for construction to halt and heavy machinery to be removed from the protected area.[59] The Guardian quoted PPNEA executive director Aleksandër Trajçe as saying that the project had lacked transparency, public consultation and public documentation regarding permits, and that talks could begin only if bulldozers and fencing were removed and habitats restored.[190] The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) criticised the ongoing development activities in the area, stating that they are causing significant environmental damage to a key biodiversity area in the Adriatic region.[205] The organisation called on the Albanian government to stop the works and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and international conservation commitments.[205] EuroNatur criticised the project, saying that required environmental procedures were not properly followed and that the development does not meet basic standards of sustainable planning.[206] The organisation warned that EU nature protection rules, including Natura 2000 and the Emerald Network, have been clearly breached and effectively ignored.[206] The Climate Action Network (CAN) stood in solidarity with Albanian citizens and civil society organisations mobilising to defend the ecosystem, supporting the protests and calling for an immediate halt to construction, the reinstatement of full legal protections, and stronger guarantees for transparency and public participation in environmental decision-making.[207]

The European Democratic Party (EDP) elaborated that the protests show democratic participation and called on the Albanian government to listen to citizens, adding that Europe cannot be built by treating nature as a bargaining tool or institutions as private property.[208] The International Socialist League (ISL) also supported the protests, saying it stands with the movement's demands and the right of local communities to decide over their land and natural resources.[209] The Council of Albanian Ambassadors openly supported the protests and called for Rama to resign.[210]

More than 120 Albanian academics living and working abroad signed a public declaration in support of the civic protests. The signatories called for greater transparency, accountability and justice in governance, arguing that public dissatisfaction reflected long-standing political and institutional failures. The declaration also raised concerns about the state of education, science and innovation in Albania.[211]

The non-profit association of the Albania national football team Tifozat Kuq e Zi boycotted the friendly match against Luxembourg on 6 June to join the protests in front of the Prime Minister's office, which were in their seventh consecutive day.[212]

Other organizations supporting the protests include:

Public figures

Public figures who publicly supported the protests include:

Other reactions

The protests in Albania were also joined by foreign tourists, who expressed solidarity with the demonstrators.[233][234][235][236] American singer Katy Perry drew attention on social media after posting a comment "Delulu island" under a video in which Ivanka Trump discussed a proposed tourism development project on Sazan Island.[237] A photograph of protesters in Tirana during ongoing demonstrations was selected by The Guardian as one of its "photos of the day".[238]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Some of the protesters claimed that Israel was attempting to colonize Albania, using Kushner's Jewish background and Israeli investments as evidence.[28][29][30]
  2. ^ Initially opposed the protests and supported the Zvërnec project[38][39]Later supported the protests, while some protesters continued to criticize Sali Berisha and the Democratic Party[40]
  3. ^ Although an opposition politician, Berisha initially supported the Zvërnec project and opposed the protests. After the Democratic Party later moved toward supporting the protests, its position remained contested because some protesters also criticized Berisha and portrayed him as aligned with Prime Minister Edi Rama on the issue.

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