Prime Minister Edi Rama has described as nonsense and speculation the massive protests that have been taking place in Tirana for days, with the massive participation of citizens, against the Zvërnec project and beyond. In his podcast 'Flasim', the head of government not only did not at any point show a desire to dialogue with the protesters, but he confidently said that the Zvërnec project will be carried out.
He said that the real residents of Zvërnec are in favor of the project.
"10 years ago flamingos were killed and eaten." 10 years ago, forests were being cut down and trucks with forest wood came from north to south. 10 years ago, there was no mention of protected areas, as protected areas were a godless land. Everything fell prey to greed. What would have happened if, in these 20 years, we had not expanded the map of protected areas in the territory of Albania? Albania has a reputation, and support from Sweden and other countries. The fact that we cannot imagine, despite the differences we may have in other aspects, who would take over the leadership of Forest Europe, taking over from Sweden, with the blessing of all countries, with vocal support. This week, Albania received another piece of good news, the inclusion of Lake Shkodra in UNESCO. This is an example of a force that does not govern Albania by a force that abuses and destroys, but seeks to harmonize both. If the solution is; either build or conserve, it seems you haven't understood anything. This week I went and met the residents of Zvërnec. In a meeting, for all those who want to know, it is worth much more than any screaming, whining, speculation, from the chaos of recent days. There I met people who were insulted, massacred by online flamengos, like people gathered in bunches, but they are people who live in that area. They claim their properties there. Where the project will take place. I didn't go to meet people gathered from down in Narta, but those who are there. Those who have a direct interest, property rights, or the right to be heard. In the end, everything was positive, between people who discuss like people, who don't throw stones at each other. Despite their demands, I did not hear from them that this investment should be stopped. But I felt a concern that; may it not stop, may we not lose this thing! This huge video kennel, all these journalists, all kinds of internationals in the media who suddenly became interested in Albania, in the birds of Albania, but they have it for their own agenda. Some blame Israel for getting involved in this unnecessarily. There are two brothers who come from Qatar. Some have the American president, who some love, some hate, some others do not want Albania to have this project, they are in competition. Don't forget that there is a great possibility that this mess, that there is a crowd on the Boulevard, a diverse crowd, of all kinds of characters who seek likes and live with them. Influencers who receive money from social networks and do not pay a single penny in taxes. Others who are delirious with the flag tied around their necks and wearing the veil as a certificate of purity, girls and boys who vent their dissatisfaction. But for the normal crowd to turn into hundreds of thousands of people against it will harm tourism. There are worrying signs in Saranda, but before it becomes a trend, for those who have booked, to bring money that will go to their families, we will lose many tourists this year. Maybe this is what you want? Maybe. Do you want to live with flamingos? 99% of those who defend them have never seen them with their own eyes. The project will be done, it is a great benefit for our economy. "It is a major project for Vlora, a major epochal leap for Albania's tourism industry," he said.
