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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1911, Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (died 1993) was born. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

“Flamingo Revolution” Erupts Against Albanian Establishment

For the last nine days, thousands of Albanians have marched through the streets of the country’s capital, Tirana, after the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama handed development rights over Sazan island and the protected coastal area of Zvërnec to foreign capital. The post “Flamingo Revolution” Erupts Against Albanian Establishment appeared first on Revolutionary Communists of America.

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Wired

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Island Resort Could Bring Down Albania’s Prime Minister

What began as a “flamingo revolution” to protest the 1.4 billion development on Sazan Island has spiraled into mass protests against a ruling party that thousands now want out.

Independent Online

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· Jul 2, 2026

LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches

LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches

Tirana Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Anti-Government Protests Escalate in Tirana as Demonstrators Block Parliament

Tirana Times, July 03, 2026 – Albania’s month-long anti-government protest movement entered a more confrontational phase on Thursday, as demonstrators gathered outside Parliament, blocked access points and clashed with police while lawmakers were holding a plenary session inside. The protest, now extending into its second month, has moved beyond its initial opposition to the controversial Zvernec and Sazan development projects and has become a broader civic revolt demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government. Protesters outside Parliament chanted against the government, called for the resignation of the prime minister and accused the political majority of protecting The post Anti-Government Protests Escalate in Tirana as Demonstrators Block Parliament appeared first on Tirana Times.

Mother Jones

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· Jun 26, 2026

How Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Sparked a Movement to Overthrow the Government of Albania

Every day, for more than three weeks running, tens of thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets, a peaceful mass movement seeking nothing less than a complete overthrow of the government. The “Flamingo Revolution,” as local activists have dubbed it, was set off by the luxury resort projects that Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, and []

Progressive International

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· Jun 29, 2026

PI Briefing | No. 19 | Albania Is Not For Sale

In the Progressive International's nineteenth Briefing of 2026, we report from Tirana, where unprecedented protests against the Trump family’s luxury land grab have grown into national uprising against accumulation by dispossession.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 2, 2026

Albanian police use teargas to disperse demonstrators

Albanian police used water cannons and teargas on Thursday to disperse anti-government protesters in front of parliament ​who threw eggs and flour at police officers and ‌some lawmakers. Three police officers and one protester were injured in clashes, Albanian media reported. Daily protests have been held for more than a month in ​Tirana over alleged [] The post Albanian police use teargas to disperse demonstrators appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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Related coverage for "“Flamingo Revolution” Erupts Against Albanian Establishment": Wired — Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Island Resort Could Bring Down Albania’s Prime Minister. Independent Online — LOOK: Alleged looting, intimidation and arson nationwide after anti-immigration marches. Tirana Times — Anti-Government Protests Escalate in Tirana as Demonstrators Block Parliament. Mother Jones — How Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Sparked a Movement to Overthrow the Government of Albania. Progressive International — PI Briefing | No. 19 | Albania Is Not For Sale. Egyptian Gazette — Albanian police use teargas to disperse demonstrators