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coastal-development
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winnipegfreepress.comworld16 days ago
Protesters in Albania oppose coastal development linked to Jared Kushner
Demonstrations against a resort and lagoon project near Sazan island have drawn thousands nightly in Tirana. Participants cite environmental concerns and lack of transparency over the site.
Wiredscience18 days ago
Albanian Protests Demand Prime Minister's Resignation Over Coastal Development Plans
Hundreds of thousands of Albanians protested in Tirana this week against a proposed tourism complex near protected coastal areas. Demonstrators called for the prime minister's resignation and repeal of four investment laws.
middleeasteye.netpolitics30 days ago
Protesters Remove Fences at Albania Coastal Development Site
About 200 villagers tore down metal and razor-wire fencing at a planned luxury resort site in north-western Albania on 13 June 2026. Demonstrators said the project sits on land taken from local families. Police did not intervene to stop the fence removal.
japantoday.compolitics33 days ago
Protests in Albania Enter Second Week Over Coastal Development Plans
Demonstrations in Tirana have expanded from opposition to two large resort projects on protected Adriatic coastline into calls for the political establishment to resign. Organizers have used social media to coordinate gatherings without formal leadership or party structures.
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calgaryherald.comworld39 days ago
Protesters Return to Tirana Streets Over Coastal Resort Project
Demonstrators gathered again in Albania's capital to oppose a large coastal resort development on a protected Adriatic stretch. The project has drawn renewed public attention after earlier demonstrations.
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rnz.co.nzscience57 days ago
New Jersey Adopts Coastal Building Rules to Address Sea Level Rise
New Jersey implemented updated coastal construction standards in January that require new homes and major renovations to be built four feet higher than current federal flood standards. The rules also establish inundation risk zones and updated stormwater and wetland protections.…