Protest in Albania against work on luxury development linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner

[meganl@mas.to]

15th night of protests in Albania

When I tuned in, the announcer was saying there are also protests in other cities in Albania: Shkodër, Lezhë, Elbasan, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEWBeEbCPi8

#USpol #Environment #Europe #Corruption #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

"At the same time, the PR agency states that the development is being led by a company called Sazan Real Estate Development LLC (SRED), about which the agency provides virtually no information other than the identity of its chief executive.

The agency identifies Asher Abehsera, a partner of Jared Kushner in several previous business ventures, as CEO of SRED and includes a statement from him. Abehsera promises a "world-class destination," "responsible stewardship," "environmental enhancement," and respect for the "ongoing public and institutional processes.""

https://exit.al/en/exit-explains/jared-kushners-fund-officially-distances-from-zvernec-development--i48037

#Albania #Corruption #USpol #Environment #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

People with disabilities in the square for an inclusive system

""We are here too!" is the collective cry of dozens of citizens with disabilities who have joined the "Flamingo Revolution" in the square.

Like thousands of other citizens demanding change in governance, people with disabilities have brought to the forefront everyday problems that often remain on the periphery of public debate, such as lack of access, inadequate services, and exclusion from the labor market."

https://citizens.al/en/2026/06/14/People-with-disabilities-in-the-square-for-an-inclusive-system/ #Albania #Corruption #Ableism #Disability #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

"“Atdheu nuk është në shitje”/Sot protesta e 16 në Tiranë, shqiptarët në revoltë kundër kryeministrit "

16th day/night of protests in Tirana, Albania catalyzed by private goons erecting fences on protected public beach land in the south of the country, and expanding to an anti-corruption protest demanding resignation of those who changed laws to enable this and other corruption.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-1WxFAJZdQ #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

Why Ivanka Trump's island has sparked mass protest in Albania | The Global Story

BBC is interviewing a reporter who was based in Istanbul who came in to cover Albania.

But the Albanians who've been fighting this resort for years and Albanian journalists (the ones fighting the oligarchical control of media here) should be platformed, IMO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufizth6ubB4 #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

Inside Albania’s protests over Jared Kushner’s resort | The Take

At least this reporter has been based in Tirana for a couple years...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwnFS4eyFQk #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

“Policia është e jona,jo e Ramës”/Pamjet kur policia pengoi marshimin e protestuesve te aeroporti

Just raw footage. Only the title gives context "The police are ours, not Rama's (the prime minister). Videos of when the police prevented the protesters' march to the airport"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJo8uzjfv8Q #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

Albania protests over Ivanka Trump-Kushner island deal grow into huge anti-government demonstrations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXWQSvdUuIo #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

17th day/night of protests in Tirana, Albania (there are also protests in other places in Albania).

Livecast now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vDzn2rgcHs #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

18th day/night of protests in Tirana, Albania.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E23xdewo2hI #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[nicovel0@mastodon.social]

@meganL damn, sounds like they hate the Trumps even more than the Scots do

[meganl@mas.to]

Multi-billion dollar plan sparks Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' | DW News

They've got an Albanian reporter on this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cS2FZcoWPM #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

European Parliament calls for ban on construction in protected areas

"The European Parliament today adopted a resolution on the European Commission's Report on Albania for 2025, expressing deep concern about recent developments in the Pishë Poro–Nartë Protected Landscape, also known as Vjosë–Nartë."

https://citizens.al/en/2026/06/17/European-Parliament-calls-for-ban-on-construction-in-protected-areas/ #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #FlamingoRevolution #EU

[meganl@mas.to]

For the first time since protests started in Tirana, I cannot find a livestream of it on YouTube.

Looking at the Albania sub-Reddit, there are indications that a protest was planned as usual for tonight (in that a graphic was circulated with the details), but the two channels I have been able to rely on for livecasts are not posting any. And it is 45 minutes past what the normal start time would be.

EDIT: rumor of crackdown, arrests

#Albania #Corruption #Protest #Europe #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

I'll keep looking for reporting from a reputable source, but I saw a FB post from a lawyer offering defense to protestors who've been arrested.

For those outside #Albania who'd like to help, watch/like DW's, Al Jazeera's, etc coverage of the #protest to incentivize them to keep covering the #FlamingoRevolution. And if you're in a position to communicate more immediately with them, ask them to follow up on why we're not seeing live coverage of the protest tonight, whether there were arrests, etc

[meganl@mas.to]

"Police Launches (sic) Criminal Proceedings Against 23 Protest Participants After Tirana Rally" June 18, 2026

https://albaniandailynews.com/news/police-launches-criminal-proceedings-against-23-protest-participants-after-tirana-rally #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #EU #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

16 Protestors, Including Organizers, Face Criminal Proceedings Over Tirana Road Blockades

June 17, 2026

https://albaniandailynews.com/news/16-protesters-including-organizers-face-criminal-proceedings-over-tirana-road-blockades #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #USpol #Europe #EU #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

The livecast started more than an hour later tonight. But people are still out protesting.

Tonight is the 19th day/night of protests in Tirana, Albania

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qY8tX7_VpM #Albania #USpol #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #EU #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

On the 19th day, the protest goes to Parliament

"Hundreds of protesters today decided to change their protest route to march towards Parliament, where the next session was being held. During the march, citizens encountered MPs who were leaving.

Under the calls for revolution, they accused majority MPs like Blendi Çuçi or Mirela Kumbaro, who had just left Parliament, of corruption."

https://citizens.al/en/2026/06/18/ne-diten-e-19-te-protesta-shkon-ne-parlament/ #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #EU #FlamingoRevolution

[meganl@mas.to]

God, I love the humor of this banner. And it's also a relief from the many genAI signs people have made. #Albania #Corruption #Balkans #Europe #EU #FlamingoRevolution