Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape
Dutch MEP says government is trying to avoid EU environmental rules as protests over luxury development turn violent MEPs have accused Albania of deploying…
The Guardian reports: Dutch MEP says government is trying to avoid EU environmental rules as protests over luxury development turn violent MEPs have accused Albania of deploying “sneaky” practices to fast-track a proposed Trump-linked luxury resort in the country amid protests that have turned increasingly violent.
This world story centres on the Netherlands. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Trump-linked, Dutch MEP and EU.
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