In Athens, Albania's Diaspora Watches a Revolt at Home, and Finds Its Own Voice

In Athens, Albania's Diaspora Watches a Revolt at Home, and Finds Its Own Voice

People have taken to the streets in Albania for over a month now. What started as a protest about environmental concerns and a luxury resort tied to President Trump’s son-in-law has turned into a mass movement against the government, with people demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister Edi Rama. The story begins with a development plan for the Vjosa-Narta lagoon, a protected wetland on Albania’s Adriatic coast, and the nearby uninhabited …