Environmentalists say new airport threatens Albanian lagoons

Environmentalists say new airport threatens Albanian lagoons

The construction of the new airport in the southwestern Albanian coast city of Vlora is a good omen for local residents seeking work, but a nightmare for…

Environmentalists Say New Airport Threatens Albanian Lagoons

A new, multimillion-euro international airport near Albania's coastal city of Vlora will mean hundreds of jobs for area residents. But environmentalists warn it could cause irreparable damage to the fragile ecosystems of protected lagoons that host flamingos, pelicans and millions of other migratory birds. Albania's new, 104 million-euro ($125 million) international airport — the country's third — is currently being constructed at the Narta lago…

Environmentalists say new airport threatens Albanian lagoons

AKERNI, Albania: A new, multimillion-euro international airport near Albania's coastal city of Vlora will mean hundreds of jobs for area residents. But environmentalists warn it could cause irreparable damage to the fragile ecosystems of protected lagoons that host flamingos, pelicans and millions of other migratory

Environmentalists say new airport threatens Albanian lagoons

The construction of the new airport in the southwestern Albanian coast city of Vlora is a good omen for local residents seeking work, but a nightmare for environmentalists. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment says the airport will generate 1,500 jobs, and is built on an old military airport that was started in 1920s. But environmentalists believe that it will severely damage the lagoon's ecosystem and the birds that live there, including fla…

Environmentalists say new airport threatens Albanian lagoons

By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press AKERNI, Albania (AP) — A new, multimillion-euro international airport near Albania’s coastal city of Vlora will mean hundreds of jobs for area residents. But environmentalists warn it could cause irreparable damage to the fragile ecosystems of protected lagoons that host flamingos, pelicans and millions of other migratory birds. Albania’s new, 104 million-euro ($125 million) international airport — the country’s…

Environmentalists say new airport threatens Albanian lagoons

The construction of the new airport in the southwestern Albanian coast city of Vlora is a good omen for local residents seeking work, but a nightmare for environmentalists