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Albania Pushes Billion-Euro Resort, EU Flags Environmental Risks

6/1/2026

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Albania is pushing a billion-euro luxury resort in the protected Pishë Poro-Narta wetlands, part of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine National Park.
Environmental groups report bulldozers are operating there without impact assessments, public consultation, or transparent permits, endangering the Mediterranean monk seal and other species.
The European Commission is monitoring the site as Albania seeks to close Chapter 27 on environment and climate for EU accession, while EU officials express cautious concerns.

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Albania is pushing a billion-euro luxury resort in the protected Pishë Poro-Narta wetlands, part of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine National Park.
Environmental groups report bulldozers are operating there without impact assessments, public consultation, or transparent permits, endangering the Mediterranean monk seal and other species.
The European Commission is monitoring the site as Albania seeks to close Chapter 27 on environment and climate for EU accession, while EU officials express cautious concerns.