German public television, ARD, continues to devote space to the protests in Albania in its main news edition ‘Tagesschau’. ARD emphasizes that the flamingo protest has been escalating.
TAGESSCHAU
They take to the streets to demand an early change of government. Protest in the Albanian capital, Tirana, on Tuesday. Police have to stop some protesters from breaking through to Parliament.
This is not the first time. There have been protests in Albania for more than 100 days now.
Initially, the protests were about a luxury construction project on the Adriatic coast.
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law plans to build luxury developments and a yacht marina here. Opponents say it would damage the environment.
The environmental protest has meanwhile turned into a political movement. It is directed against Prime Minister Rama. Despite the prolonged protests, there is still no sign of any retreat from the government. Rama stands by the plans for the construction project.
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law plans to build luxury developments and a yacht marina here. Opponents say it would damage the environment.
The environmental protest has meanwhile turned into a political movement. It is directed against Prime Minister Rama. Despite the prolonged protests, there is still no sign of any retreat from the government. Rama stands by the plans for the construction project.