Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape

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Source: The Guardian World · NewTimes editorial text based on the source feed.

Dutch MEP says government is trying to avoid EU environmental rules as protests over luxury development turn violent MEPs have accused Albania of deploying “sneaky” practices to fast-track a proposed Trump-linked luxury resort in the country amid protests that have turned increasingly violent.

As the prime minister, Edi Rama, pledged to “listen to the voices of young people” taking to the streets, there was mounting criticism of his failure to address demonstrators who had long opposed the controversial project peacefully.