Albanian prosecutors have frozen funds received by Artur Shehu for disputed land near Zvërnec, as cocaine trafficking charges emerge against him. This comes amid protests calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to abandon the $5 billion venture.

A prominent Swiss newspaper, 'Tages Anzeiger,' has published an extensive article on recent developments in Albania, focusing on an investment project in Zvërnec and suggesting that Prime Minister Edi Rama was personally directing the construction boom.

Aktivisti Ilir Xhemalaj në podiumin para Kryeministrisë tha se politikanët pasurohen ndërsa shqiptarët janë kthyer në skllevër në tokën e tyre.

Albanians continued their protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama for the 55th consecutive day in Tirana, demanding his resignation. Demonstrators marched through the streets, expressing anger and calling for an end to his government.

BBC Global Woman has featured the ongoing protests in Albania against a planned tourism project in the protected area of Zvërnec and Sazan Island, highlighting them as one of the largest civil movements since late May, with Dua Lipa cited as an inspiration.

Ina Zhupa, head of the Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora Committee, released a video detailing proposed development projects for the protected Zvërnec area, including villas and hotels, and urged the immediate repeal of Law 21/2024.

Democratic Party MP Belind Këlliçi has shared an old video showing Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla, then in opposition, expressing opposition to investments in Zvërnec, highlighting a change in his stance.

A delegation of Green/EFA MEPs concluded a fact-finding mission regarding threats to the Zvërnec Protected Area in Albania, reporting that they did not receive satisfactory guarantees from the Albanian government.

Newly revealed historical documents from Albania's communist regime detail foreign ships in Albanian territorial waters, with one instance suggesting a Greek intelligence connection regarding the ship 'Kaliopi Mici' changing course to Vlora for reconnaissance.

An activist from PPNEA, Joni Vorpsi, claims that Socialist Party analysts and MPs are attempting to intimidate protesters regarding the Zvërnec project, which he alleges serves 'dirty money'.

Bulevardi mbushet plot me ‘flamingo’, shpendët simbol të rezistencës së protestës qytetare që nisi nga projekti për ndërtimet në Zvërnec.

Albanian special prosecution SPAK has launched a major operation, dismantling a structured criminal group involved in cocaine trafficking and money laundering. The operation has led to arrests, including in Greece, and the seizure of 18 villas, over 300 bank accounts, and luxury cars, with key figures reportedly in Dubai.

Following protests in Zvërnec, residents of Rrjoll in Velipojë are also protesting the installation of barbed wire fences, which they claim are trampling on their dignity. They have announced a national protest for Saturday, calling for a revolution and the resignation of the Prime Minister and his government.

Barbed wire fences have been erected around properties in Baks-Rrjoll, Velipoja, following their removal from Zvërnec, leading to ongoing protests from residents who claim ownership and accuse a former official of land grabbing.

Kosovan actor Çun Lajçi shared his emotional reflections after participating in a protest in Tirana, Albania, against a project in Zvërnec and the government's policies. He described the atmosphere of the demonstration.

Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit” është mbushur me protestues që i janë bashkuar tubimit kundër projektit për ndërtimin e resortit turistik në zonën e mbrojtur të Zvërnecit.

Following a rally in front of the Prime Minister's Office, protesters marched through Tirana's former Bllok area, continuing their calls against the Zvërnec project and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Citizens in Albania held a two-hour protest, demanding the government's resignation and the cancellation of a controversial project. Tensions rose as protesters attempted to breach a metal fence, calling for police to clear the way.

Albania's Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has decided to unblock the bank accounts of "Albania Land Development" as part of an investigation into an alleged property alienation scheme in the Zvërnec area.

Protesters gathered in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Albania, calling for the imprisonment of Prime Minister Edi Rama and Minister Belinda Balluku. The demonstrations included strong criticism and ironic jabs at Rama and former Prime Minister Sali Berisha.

Thousands of citizens and environmental activists gathered in front of the Prime Minister's office in Albania to protest against a proposed tourist resort project in Zvërnec, vowing not to leave the square until their demands are met.

The Albanian Helsinki Committee (KShH) has called for a full investigation into the procedures followed by authorities during and after a protest in Zvërnec, following reports of private police dragging a protester.

Analyst Arion Sulo questions why Prime Minister Rama appeared concerned about the Zvërnec protest, noting that Rama's two-hour public appearance failed to answer fundamental questions about the transparency of the $4 billion resort project.

An Albanian journalist publicly denounced the direct involvement of organized crime in land purchases in the Zvërnec area, alleging that a known criminal figure acquired property there in September.

Journalist Klodiana Lala revealed that the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) has been investigating the Zvërnec project for 1.5 years, warning that the evidence held by SPAK could implicate high-level political figures.

During protests on "Dëshmorët e Kombit" boulevard, citizens symbolically fenced off the Ministry of Interior with barbed wire. The protests are against constructions in protected areas, such as Zvërnec.

Geraldo Biba, a private security guard, has been detained and placed under arrest by the Vlora Court for allegedly dragging and assaulting a protestor during a demonstration in the Zvërnec area on May 30.

Edvin Ndreu has been appointed as the new director of the Vlora Police, replacing Elidon Çela, a change that follows a protest by residents and environmental activists in Zvërnec.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement with clear implications for Albania's EU accession path, citing preferential treatment for strategic investors and concerns about black money, following the injury of a Greek citizen in Zvërnec.

Albania's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has responded to an incident in Zvërnec where a protestor was injured during a physical clash between demonstrators and private security personnel, confirming arrests and legal proceedings.

Protests have broken out along Albania's southern coast, near Zvërnec and Narta lagoon, against a large luxury tourist complex planned by Jared Kushner, which critics say threatens pristine nature.

Elidon Çela, the police director of Vlora, Albania, has been suspended from duty by the General Director of Police, Skënder Hita, for incorrectly reporting the detention of a citizen during a protest in Zvërnec.

Residents in Zvërnec, Albania, protested against construction in the Dalan area, resulting in tense clashes with private security personnel and one protester being dragged.

Heavy machinery has commenced work in the heart of a protected area in Zvërnec, Albania, for the construction of a luxury resort, sparking environmental alarms and contestations.

Residents of Zvërnec are protesting against the government, accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama of failing to deliver on promises of property certificates and instead allowing foreign investment on lands they claim belong to them.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has been sued at SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Structure) over alleged serious violations related to construction permits, with an architect claiming the PM made decisions on permits.

A wildfire in the Zvërnec area of Albania, initially difficult to control due to strong winds, has been isolated and brought under control by numerous ground forces.

Anti-government protests in Albania, now in their 54th day, have garnered international media attention, with Italian newspaper 'L'Espresso' highlighting the demonstrations in Tirana and citizens' demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.

An appeals court has softened the security measure for one of the private guards involved in the violence against protesters in Zvërnec on May 29, releasing him from custody, while the owner of Major Security remains detained.

A luxury tourism project in Albania involving Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump is reportedly facing new obstacles after investigations into Artur Shehu, who allegedly built a property empire with forged documents, as reported by The Daily Beast.

Activist Visuar Dapili has compared recent protests in Albania to the 1990 student movement, calling them a turning point for the country and suggesting that those who acted in Zvërnec should be rewarded.

The Albanian Helsinki Committee (KShH) expressed concern over the State Police's intervention during a protest outside Parliament, stating that citizens were 'dragged like in Zvërnec' and calling for respect for human rights and ECHR standards.

IT expert and activist Gent Progni denounced Major Security, a firm that allegedly dragged a protester in Zvërnec, for continuing its operations, during a protest in front of the Prime Minister's Office.

For nearly a month, mass protests have been ongoing in Albania against a controversial mega-tourism project in the protected coastal area of Zvërnec near Vlora, which protesters link to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.

Albanian and international scientists have warned that Albania risks losing its natural tourist advantages due to construction damage in Zvërnec and Pishë-Poro, urging protection of the environment.

Photos have surfaced of Artur Shehu from meetings in Aruba and Belgium, linked to a cocaine network that allegedly laundered money through luxury resorts and is also under investigation for property alienation in Zvërnec.

Thousands of Albanian citizens in Tirana have continued their nightly demonstrations for 17 consecutive days, protesting a luxury resort project in the Zvërnec area, which is linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and now taking on a political dimension.

Democratic MP Ina Zhupa has questioned Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj regarding a planned investment in Zvërnec, raising concerns about the lack of environmental impact assessment and changes to protected areas law.

Albanian diaspora members have organized massive protests in Switzerland, the US, Germany, Italy, and Britain, expressing opposition to the Albanian government's projects, including those in the Zvërnec area.

Zvërnec and Narta Lagoon have become the focal point of a public debate in Albania concerning environmental protection versus development. Citizens, activists, and environmental organizations are opposing a planned project in the area.

A meeting of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with residents in Zvërnec, Vlora, was marked by tensions and an incident where Guard personnel reportedly tore down a protest banner held by a young woman.

Activist Joni Vorpsi raised an alarm about irreversible ecological damage to the protected area of Zvërnec and Narta Lagoon in Albania, due to a new tourist project aiming to build a city with 10,000 rooms, threatening 200 bird species and turtle nests.

A protester from "Dëshmorët e Kombit" boulevard warned citizens to be careful, claiming that a trap is being set in Zvërnec with the removal of a metal fence, inviting people to protest there only to be 'held hostage'.

Ka nisur këtë të enjte protesta e pestë radhazi e qytetarëve kundër projektit për ndërtimin e një resorti turistik në zonën e mbrojtur të Zvërnecit.

Residents of the Rrjollit area in Albania are protesting property disputes, with one resident, Luçiana Kokaj, claiming they have faced police violence and arrests over their land for months.

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha supports foreign investments in Sazan and Zvërnec but fears that the Albanian mafia might abuse the projects, potentially turning Zvërnec into another Ksamil.

Former Socialist Minister Ermelinda Meksi joined reactions to the Zvërnec protest, criticizing the government and emphasizing that citizens should not be mere spectators when decisions are made about natural resources, citing Albania's ratification of the Aarhus Convention.

Lisandër Hoxha, a member of the Democratic Party's National Council, commented on political developments in Albania, protests, and the party's National Assembly, emphasizing the message of party renewal.

Journalist Klodiana Lala is investigating the violence in Zvërnec, revealing connections between the security company involved and a criminal in Durrës, while also addressing claims of Israeli land acquisition through falsified property documents. Lala suggests that property papers were forged years ago, implicating a Russian and a Bulgarian national.

Citizens in Albania announced further protests against construction projects in the Zvërnec area, gathering in Tirana and illuminating the boulevard with phone flashes to send a message of continued resistance.

Socialist MP Erion Braçe stated in Parliament that property problems and disputes in Vlora, and throughout Albania, originated from Law 7501 in 1993. He highlighted issues with land distribution after 1993, particularly concerning those claiming Greek ethnicity.

Journalist Julian Hoxha discussed recent protests in Zvërnec, Albania, and Tirana, highlighting a property conflict, violence, and alleged 'kidnapping' of citizens, along with Prime Minister Rama's reaction.

Belind Këlliçi reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's conference concerning the situation in Zvërnec and a recent protest in Tirana, accusing the Prime Minister of being corrupt.

The General Directorate of State Police in Albania has revoked the licenses of two private security firms, “Myrto Security 1.3A” and “Major Security,” following a clash with residents during a protest in Zvërnec. Administrative investigations are ongoing.

Citizens gathered in front of the Ministry of Interior in Albania to protest the violence against demonstrators who were opposing construction projects in Zvërnec.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on social media that he will publicly disclose details regarding an 'extraordinary project for Albania' in Zvërnec.

Footage shows private security dragging a protester during a clash in Zvërnec, Albania, amidst protests against a resort being built in a protected area, with reports of the protester spitting blood in the hospital.

Albanian political figures, including Prime Minister Edi Rama and Democratic Party members, engaged in discussions about the future of the Democratic Party, internal leadership choices, and the party's historical stance on national interests.

An unusual incident occurred in Zvërnec, Albania, where two buses carrying students became blocked while attempting to pass each other on a narrow road. One of the buses went off the road during the event.

The Albanian diaspora joined the 77th day of anti-government protests in Tirana, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and an end to the current political system. Protesters marched through the streets, expressing widespread discontent with the political class and calling for change.

The Vlora Prosecutor's Office has launched investigations into illegal construction work in the protected area of Pishë-Poro-Nartë in Zvërnec, Albania, specifically concerning the building of a bridge for a luxury resort.

A fire has broken out in the Zvërnec area of Albania, with a large cloud of dense smoke spreading and becoming visible over the city of Vlora. Police and fire services are en route to intervene and contain the blaze.

A company linked to Jared Kushner, with an official address in the European Trade Center, has acquired a section of the Adriatic coast in Albania for a controversial resort project near Zvërnec.

Protests have erupted in Zvërnec, Albania, amidst an unstable political atmosphere and growing impatience with Prime Minister Rama's self-enrichment, as reported by the Washington Examiner.

American economist Steve Hanke has commented on the SPAK investigation into alleged land ownership fraud by Artur Shehu, linked to a $1.6 billion luxury resort project in Zvërnec, Albania.

A two-year-old speech by Salianji, warning about Albania's situation from healthcare to public property, has resurfaced amid ongoing mass protests triggered by the assault of a citizen in Zvërnec and concerns over opaque investments.

The Socialist Party (PS) in Albania is accused of attempting to influence the votes of European Parliament members regarding the Zvërnec project, with MEPs speaking at a protest against the alleged interference.

Heavy machinery has left visible damage on the beach and landscape of the protected Pishë Poro – Nartë area in Zvërnec, Albania, impacting the 'Wild Birds' Nest' habitat.

Journalist Denada Kola stated that citizen protests in Albania have entered a new phase, transcending the Zvërnec issue to become a voice for citizens' daily problems.

Albania is experiencing high public unrest as citizens protest against police attempts to stop them from gathering in front of the Vlora-Narta protected area on the Zvërnec peninsula, opposing development plans.

Albanian opposition figures have accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of attempting to manipulate a European Parliament amendment regarding protected areas, specifically concerning the Zvërnec region. They claim Rama is misrepresenting the EU's stance, which supports the protesters' demands to repeal changes to the protected areas law.

Environmental organizations have expressed disappointment with the European Commission's stance on Zvërnec and have collectively rejected Albanian Prime Minister Rama's arguments regarding the area. Experts are also contradicting Rama's claims concerning Zvërnec.

Taulant Balla, leader of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, declared that the Zvërnec investment project will proceed despite opposition, and four draft laws submitted by the opposition will be rejected.

An article draws an analogy between the 'Revolution of the Flamingos' in Zvërnec and the author's recent visit to Strasbourg, reflecting on protests and political events.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has cited an alleged Iranian attack and a 'hybrid war' as an alibi for a crisis of trust and lack of transparency, while facing ongoing protests against a resort construction in Zvërnec.

Citizens in Albania have organized a marathon protest against the government, with participants expressing strong dissatisfaction. The demonstration, broadcast live, included calls for the government to step down.

Moments of tension have been reported at a protest in defense of Zvërnec, with organizers calling for patience and urging participants not to fall prey to provocations.

Sindi Shere, pedagoge në Suedi, ka ardhur në Tiranë për t’iu bashkuar protestës për Zvërnecin. Ajo bëri thirrje për bashkim kombëtar. “Kam vite që jetoj atje.

Protests against a construction project in the protected area of Zvërnec have escalated, with citizens massively gathering and two individuals arrested for forcibly removing a participant. The demonstrations have garnered international attention, becoming a symbol of political discontent against the government.

V Albaniji že več dni zapored potekajo množični protesti zaradi načrtov Trumpovega zeta o gradnji luksuznega resorta na zaščitenem obalnem območju Zvërnec in neposeljenem otoku Sazan.

Concrete was poured in Zvërnec, causing irreparable damage. The number of protesters has increased and doubled today.

Vangelis Doules, a Greek-Albanian MP and president of the Union for Human Rights, spoke to iefimerida.gr about incidents in Zvërnec, Albania, claiming that land encroachments are carried out by people connected to the Rama government, a common practice against Greeks.

Albania's Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has seized the bank accounts of companies, including "Albania Land Development" owned by Redi Struga, as part of an investigation into an alleged property alienation scheme in the Zvërnec area.

Analyst Fatos Lubonja reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements regarding the Zvërnec project debate, accusing him of abandoning his vision and favoring interests linked to organized crime, stating that citizens will not be able to enter Zvërnec freely.

Thousands of citizens, including families, gathered in Tirana for massive protests against the Albanian government, with organizers calling for continued demonstrations. The protests reflect accumulated dissatisfaction with the current administration.

Protesters in Albania gathered to demand accountability from the State Police, chanting slogans against them. The demonstration was sparked by an incident in Zvërnec where a protester was allegedly assaulted by a private security guard and police did not intervene.

A second protest against the Zvërnec project took place in Tirana, with numerous citizens marching towards the Prime Minister's Office. The Democratic Party also joined a parallel gathering concerning hormonal therapy.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has addressed the Zvërnec incident and related reactions concerning Greek expatriates and private security. He criticized former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras for politicizing and ethnicizing what he described as an isolated event.

Albania's Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has carried out raids in Tirana and Vlora as part of an investigation into alleged property alienation in the Zvërnec area, with former lawyer Pëllumb Petriti reportedly under scrutiny.

The Greek Left Alliance (ELAS) has issued a statement expressing concern over incidents in Zvërnec, Albania, during a protest by residents regarding property rights, urging the government to take appropriate diplomatic steps.

Menjëherë pas publikimit të pamjeve filmike ku shfaqet një punonjës i shoqërisë private të sigurisë duke goditur me grusht shtetasin E.

The company 'Zvërnec South Adriatic Development' officially responded to tensions during protests in Zvërnec against their resort project, expressing regret for the situation and asserting private ownership of the land while promising 10,000 jobs.

Despite environmental activists filming heavy machinery and bulldozers for weeks in the Protected Landscape of Pishë Poro – Nartë, the Environment Minister justifies the works in Zvërnec and accuses activists of "malice."