Europe and Albania face heatwaves and ecological unrest

The summer was marked by several significant events across Europe and the Balkans. A prolonged and intense heatwave affected much of the continent, with record-breaking temperatures turning urban centers into heat traps and causing frequent forest fire alarms.

In Albania, political and ecological tensions rose following plans by Jared Kushner to develop the Narta wetland and Sazan Island into luxury resorts. This sparked the ‘Flamingo Revolution,’ a movement driven by concerns over environmental destruction and the perceived sale of state resources. Additionally, a devastating fire in Porto Geranó caused significant destruction to homes and livestock.