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Albania Tirana protests 2026
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FIRST ENTRY JUL 02
JUL 02 · Day 1
Albanian police use tear gas as Tirana protest turns violent
The protests began more than a month ago and have been dubbed the 'flamingo revolution.'
The proposed resort is on the Adriatic coast and could threaten the habitat of flamingos, a protected migratory bird species.
The government says the development at Narta Lagoon would be transformational for Albania as it seeks to enter the high-end tourism market and pushes for European Union membership.