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The Zvernets protest enters its 19th day

A protest took place in Tirana against an investment project in Zvërnec. Protesters gathered at 19:00 at Skënderbej Square and marched towards Parliament, where a plenary session was taking place. Prime Minister Edi Rama was present. The protesters called for the resignation of officials, including Rama, and criticized the government. After the parliamentary session ended, they marched toward the Prime Minister’s office, holding banners and repeating calls for the withdrawal of the Coastal Package and changes to protected area laws. They also held a 'Flame Parade,' with the flame becoming a象征.

Kryeministri Edi Rama reagoi sot pas deklaratës së zëdhënësit të Ministrisë së Jashtme iraniane, Esmail Baghaei, i cili i pyetur në lidhje me përfshirjen e Iranit në luftë hibride në protestat në Tiranë tha se këto akuza janë të zakonshme nga qeveri që duan t’i bëjnë qejfin regjimit sionist.

Rama në reagim theksoi se tani papritur ata interesohen për popullin shqiptar, teksa kujtoi sulmet kibernetike të Iranit ndaj Shqipërisë.

“Ne e dimë se ajo që e ka ushqyer armiqësinë tuaj ndaj Shqipërisë nuk ka qenë kurrë sionizmi, apo ndonjë slogan tjetër i përshtatshëm i propagandës suaj të neveritshme. Ka qenë armiqësia juaj ndaj vetë lirisë”, u shpreh Rama duke theksuar se Teherani nuk ia fal Shqipërisë faktin që bëri atë që bëjnë shqiptarët: hapjen e dyerve për njerëzit që ikin nga persekutimi.

Reagimi i plotë i Kryeministrit Edi Rama

Oh, vërtet?

Pra tani papritur ju interesoheni për popullin shqiptar?

Pikërisht për të njëjtin popull shqiptar, institucionet, shërbimet publike dhe infrastruktura digjitale e të cilit u bënë objekt i një fushate kiberterroriste që synonte paralizimin e një shteti të tërë dhe që hetimet ndërkombëtare e kanë lidhur me aktorë të mbështetur nga regjimi juaj.

Ne i njohim shumë mirë ato gjurmë.

Ne i njohim metodat.

Ne i njohim kërcënimet.

Dhe ne e dimë se ajo që e ka ushqyer armiqësinë tuaj ndaj Shqipërisë nuk ka qenë kurrë sionizmi, apo ndonjë slogan tjetër i përshtatshëm i propagandës suaj të neveritshme.

Ka qenë armiqësia juaj ndaj vetë lirisë.

Ju nuk ia falni Shqipërisë faktin që bëri atë që bëjnë shqiptarët: Hapjen e dyerve për njerëzit që ikin nga persekutimi.

Ju nuk ia falni Shqipërisë që strehoi burra dhe gra iraniane, të cilët ju kërkuat t’i heshtnit përmes frikës, burgosjes dhe vdekjes, vetëm sepse guxojnë të mendojnë ndryshe, të flasin ndryshe ose të ëndërrojnë ndryshe.

Por ne jemi shqiptarë.

Ne nuk i braktisim njerëzit që trokasin në derën tonë duke kërkuar mbrojtje nga shtypja.

Nuk e bëmë këtë as kur hebrenjtë që iknin nga persekutimi nazist kishin nevojë për strehë. Shqipëria u bë i vetmi vend në Europë që kishte më shumë hebrenj pas Luftës së Dytë Botërore sesa para saj.

Dhe nuk do t’i zhgënjejmë as iranianët që kërkojnë siguri nga frikësimi, persekutimi apo atentatet. As nuk do të dorëzohemi përballë sulmeve tuaja të dëshpëruara dhe të pandërprera kibernetike. Pas sulmit tuaj madhor, ne ndërtuam një mburojë moderne dhe të fuqishme kibernetike që e ka bërë Shqipërinë shumë më të fortë dhe shumë më të përgatitur për t’u përballur me sulmet tuaja të vazhdueshme, tashmë pa sukses.

Ju jeni të lirë të përdorni privilegjet e shoqërive të hapura për të përhapur narrativat tuaja të rreme, akuzat tuaja të turpshme dhe kërcënimet tuaja brutale.

Por siç e mësuam ne shqiptarët nga pesëdhjetë vitet e errësirës nën një regjim totalitar ateist, propaganda mund ta fshehë të vërtetën, mund ta shtrembërojë të vërtetën dhe mund ta vonojë të vërtetën, por kurrë nuk mund ta varrosë të vërtetën, as nën peshën e një teokracie mesjetare si e juaja.

Regjimi juaj mund të hakojë rrjete, të burgosë kritikë, të censurojë zëra, të kërcënojë kundërshtarë, të ushtrojë presion mbi fqinjët dhe të prodhojë pafund justifikime për dështimet e veta.

Por nuk mund t’i shpëtojë përgjithmonë realitetit.

Regjimet e ndërtuara mbi frikën, censurën, shtypjen dhe shkatërrimin e mendimit ndryshe mund të mbijetojnë për një kohë, por historia është e pamëshirshme ndaj atyre që bëjnë luftë kundër lirisë dhe mirëqenies së popullit të tyre.

Populli iranian meriton lirinë.

Meriton dinjitetin.

Meriton të drejtën për të folur pa frikë.

Dhe Shqipëria nuk do të kërkojë kurrë falje, nuk do të tërhiqet kurrë dhe nuk do të frikësohet kurrë pse qëndron në anën e këtyre vlerave.

Prandaj vazhdoni të manipuloni dhe të mashtroni këdo në Perëndimin shumëngjyrësh që është i gatshëm të bjerë pre e gënjeshtrave tuaja.

Por ju nuk do t’i bëni kurrë shqiptarët armiq të popujve, qofshin hebrenj, arabë apo amerikanë.

Sepse ajo që ata ndajnë mes tyre, dhe ajo që ju e frikësoheni më shumë, janë pikërisht ato gjëra që ia keni mohuar kombit tuaj për shumë gjatë:

Shpresat e mëdha, ëndrrat e mëdha dhe vendosmëria për të jetuar të lirë, për të kërkuar paqen dhe për të ndërtuar pa u ndalur mirëqenie.

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RTKState / PublicLeft3 days ago
The Zvernets protest enters its 19th day

A protest took place in Tirana against an investment project in Zvërnec. Protesters gathered at 19:00 at Skënderbej Square and marched towards Parliament, where a plenary session was taking place. Prime Minister Edi Rama was present. The protesters called for the resignation of officials, including Rama, and criticized the government. After the parliamentary session ended, they marched toward the Prime Minister’s office, holding banners and repeating calls for the withdrawal of the Coastal Package and changes to protected area laws. They also held a 'Flame Parade,' with the flame becoming a象征.

Bias read (Left): The article presents the protest as a legitimate expression of public discontent against government policies, using emotionally charged language such as 'Parlamenti i krimit' ('Criminal Parliament') and emphasizing the protesters’ demands for accountability and protection of national interests. It l

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  • government Prime Minister Edi Rama
RTKState / PublicLeft3 days ago
Rama on the resolution adopted by the EP: The amendment is not related to Zvurnets

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to the European Parliament's resolution opposing the construction of a hotel in Zvërnec. He stated that the amendment to the law on protected areas is part of negotiations with the European Union. Rama criticized some individuals who claimed the resolution was their first victory, arguing that they had already achieved their goals without protests. He emphasized that the adopted amendment has no connection to Zvërnec or the protected area of Pishë Poro–Nartë, and that the government shares the same stance as the European Parliament on protecting the N

Bias read (Left): The article presents Rama's perspective, emphasizing environmental protection and alignment with the European Parliament, using strong language to criticize opponents and frame the issue as a priority for the Socialist Party. The framing leans toward supporting Rama’s position and environmentalism.

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  • government European Parliament Resolution
Koha.netIndependentLeft3 days ago
Finding: The protest has hit Rama's legitimacy, will force him to surrender

Political analyst Altin Gjeta has assessed that the protests against the Zvërnec project have had a significant political and social impact, undermining the legitimacy of Prime Minister Edi Rama and the current political elite. He argues that the scale of public mobilization has shattered the perception of Rama's infallibility and created a wave of reaction that will continue even if the protests temporarily pause. The protests began as opposition to a proposed tourist resort in the protected area of Zvërnec and Lake Narta in the Vlora region. Protesters and environmental activists argue the项目

Bias read (Left): The article emphasizes the negative impact on the prime minister's legitimacy and highlights the environmental concerns raised by protesters, suggesting a critical stance toward the government's policies.

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  • press release Altin Gjeta
RTKState / PublicLeft4 days ago
EP rejects the amendment for Zvurnets, Rama reacts

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to the European Parliament's rejection of an amendment proposed by some leftist MEPs opposing the construction of a resort in Zvërnec. Rama emphasized that Europe highly values Albania and supports its EU accession. He criticized those who oppose the project as corrupt and claimed they are using environmental concerns as a pretext for power struggles. The European Parliament rejected the amendment.

Bias read (Left): The article presents Rama's response with strong language accusing opponents of corruption and power-seeking motives, while emphasizing support for the development project. The framing favors Rama’s position without significant counterbalance.

Koha.netIndependentLeft5 days ago
On the 16th Day, Citizens Demand the Resignation of Prime Minister Rama

Protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama's government continue in Tirana for the 16th consecutive day. Thousands of citizens have gathered in central Tirana, demanding transparency and opposing tourism projects in protected areas of Sazan and Zvërnec. The protests began at Skanderbeg Square and proceeded towards the Prime Minister's office and main streets of the capital. During the gathering, dozens of citizens reiterated their demands and positions expressed in previous protests. According to media reports, the protests continued even after events from the previous night, when the march of抗议

Bias read (Left): The article frames the protests as legitimate expressions of public concern, emphasizing opposition to specific government policies (tourism projects in protected areas). It quotes the Prime Minister but presents his response as dismissive ('only two real beneficiaries'), which aligns with a left-of

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Koha.netIndependentLeft5 days ago
Zotaj: If Rama doesn't step down, he will be forced to resign

Activist Vasilika Zotaj claims that Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will resign due to ongoing protests against tourism projects in protected areas of Sazan and Zvërnec. She notes that unlike Serbia, the protests in Albania lack political factions or opposition influence, with protesters remaining anonymous to avoid retaliation. Zotaj predicts the protests will grow larger and that Rama will eventually be forced to resign to form a national unity government, though this would require parliamentary approval. The main slogan of the protests is 'Albania is not for sale.'

Bias read (Left): The article presents the views of activist Vasilika Zotaj, who criticizes Prime Minister Edi Rama and frames the protests as a legitimate movement against perceived government overreach. The framing emphasizes Rama’s potential resignation and portrays the protests as justified, without providing a平衡

RTKState / PublicLeft6 days ago
Protests against the resort in Zvřnec enter on day 16

A citizen-led protest against a proposed luxury resort project in Zvërnec has entered its 16th day of demonstrations in Tirana. The protests initially focused on environmental concerns related to the development but have since taken on more political tones, with protesters calling for significant political and legal reforms, including the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and changes to leadership structures. Demonstrators gathered at Skënderbej Square and marched along Boulevard 'Dëshmorët e Kombit' toward the Prime Minister's building, expressing their demands through banners, flags, и喊

Bias read (Left): The article frames the protest as having evolved into a broader political movement demanding systemic change, including the resignation of the prime minister and reform of political leadership. It emphasizes the protesters' calls for radical political and legal reforms, which align with leftist or改革

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Koha.netIndependentLeft7 days ago
14th day of protest for Vrnecin, demands Rama's resignation and early election

On June 13, 2026, protesters gathered for the 14th consecutive day in Tirana’s Boulevard of National Heroes against the construction of a resort in Zvërnec, near Vlora. The demonstration called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign, early elections, and the creation of a new political class. Protesters hold banners and national flags, demanding political changes and greater accountability from state institutions. The protests began as opposition to the proposed tourist resort in the protected area of Zvërnec and Lake Nartë, with environmental activists arguing the project threatens the local e

Bias read (Left): The article frames the protest as a demand for political change, early elections, and the resignation of the prime minister, which aligns with leftist themes of challenging existing power structures and calling for institutional reform. The emphasis on environmental concerns and public access to the

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  • organisation Protesters' Demands
RTKState / PublicLeft9 days ago
On the 13th day of the protest, the Albanian Albanians cry for the Vernecin

On the 13th day of protests against a planned investment in Zvërnec, Vlora, protesters chanted slogans such as 'Albania of Albanians, not traitors' and 'New Albania.' The demonstration began at Skënderbej Square and moved toward the Prime Minister’s office, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, the removal of Sali Berisha from opposition leadership, an investigation into politicians' assets, and opposition to the sale of national property. Organizers called for greater visibility of their demands, while also criticizing media for not supporting the cause. One protester raised a

Bias read (Left): The article frames the protest as a demand for the resignation of the current prime minister, Edi Rama, and criticizes the ruling party (PS), suggesting a leftist perspective by highlighting anti-corruption and public asset protection themes.

Koha.netIndependentCenter10 days ago
Protests in Albania, Lebanon: It's worth two more years of protest until this government is overthrown

The article discusses protests in Albania against an investment project in Zvërnec, referred to as the 'Revolution of the Flames.' Publicist Fatos Lubonja describes these protests as unprecedented in Albanian history, comparing them to the protests of the 1990s against communism. He argues that protests should continue until the government led by Edi Rama resigns, accusing it of causing irreparable damage to Albania through corruption and organized crime. Lubonja criticizes the ruling parties for their leadership and blames them for the country's decline.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a summary of publicist Fatos Lubonja's views on the protests in Albania without overtly favoring any political side. It reports his opinions and comparisons but does not exhibit clear bias toward one political faction over another. The content focuses more on describing the tone

RTKState / PublicCenter11 days ago
Plans for construction in Zvřnec, protests in Tirana enter the 11th day

A protest in Tirana has entered its eleventh day, with demonstrators marching along Boulevard 'Dëshmorët e Kombit' and gathering in front of the Prime Minister's office to oppose the development project in the Zvërnec area. The protesters have raised five non-negotiable demands, including the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, the formation of a technical government, and the repeal of certain laws related to protected areas and strategic investments. The protests were sparked by incidents following a demonstration against construction in Zvërnec, where a protester was injured by security,

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a public protest without taking a stance or using biased language. It presents the facts neutrally, including the protesters' demands and the reasons behind their actions.

Gazeta ExpressIndependentLeft12 days ago
Rama at Reuters vows to continue the resort project in Zvřnec: I've been voted to do these things

Prime Minister Edi Rama has stated in an interview with Reuters that despite ongoing protests, Albania will continue with the luxury resort project supported by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's cousin, in Zvërnec. Rama emphasized that he was elected to implement such projects and not to be swayed by those with different development ideas for the country. Protests have continued in Tirana and other areas, with citizens demanding the cancellation of the project and expressing dissatisfaction with Rama's 13-year government, accusing it of failing to combat corruption and improve basic services.

Bias read (Left): The article presents Rama's statements without counterpoints or alternative perspectives, emphasizing his determination to proceed with the project despite public opposition. The framing highlights Rama's confidence in his mandate and the support from Kushner, which aligns with a left-leaning agenda

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RTKState / PublicLeft13 days ago
Rama reacts to Iran's Foreign Ministry

Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to comments made by Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, who questioned Albania's involvement in a hybrid war during protests in Tirana. Rama accused Iran of cyberattacks against Albania and criticized Iran's stance toward Albanians, stating that Iran's hostility stems from Albania's actions in opening borders for people fleeing persecution.

Bias read (Left): The article presents Rama's response to Iran's accusations with strong language emphasizing Iran's hostility towards Albania and its alleged cyberattacks. The framing highlights Rama's defense of Albania's actions and criticizes Iran's position, suggesting a clear ideological alignment with Albania.

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  • government Esmail Baghaei, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
RTKState / PublicRight13 days ago
Rama for Reuters: We will continue with the Kushner resort

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated in an interview with Reuters that Albania will continue with the luxury resort project planned by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's brother-in-law, despite ongoing protests against its environmental impact. The project has faced opposition due to concerns over its effect on the protected area of Vjosa-Narta, which is home to flamingos, dolphins, and sea turtles. Rama claimed the project would be beautiful and contribute to Europe, emphasizing his commitment to such developments rather than being influenced by others' ideas. The project, valued at up to €5B,

Bias read (Right): The article presents Rama’s statements without critical analysis, using direct quotes that emphasize his support for the project and frame it positively. It does not provide balanced perspectives on the environmental concerns raised by protesters or independent assessments of the project’s impact.

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