What we know so far
Environmental activists associated with the Flamingo Revolution movement formed a human chain around the Zvërnec lagoon to prevent construction vehicles from entering the protected landscape. Protesters displayed the movement's distinctive flag, replacing the Albanian eagle with flamingos, as a symbol of resistance against the planned coastal resort development.
Zvernec, Albania
Residents, activists, site representatives, security or workers mentioned in reports, and relevant public authorities.
8 linked evidence records are listed below.
The report is not treated as fully verified until stronger official documents or independent confirmation are available.
Final permits, inspection records, cadastral documents, EIA files and clear public authority responses.
This report documents currently available information about Zvernec, Albania. All documented material is kept separate from claims that still need checking. The page should be read together with the linked evidence records, official source documents and verification notes listed below.
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The current verification status is Partly Verified. Save Albania assigns this label when available source documents, location evidence and independent confirmation are sufficient to support the report. The status will be updated as new evidence is submitted or becomes available through public records.
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Evidence linked to this article
| Evidence | Type | Date | Status | Source | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIDA public request register - Zvërnec response | Public information register | 2024 | Verified for the date of register | AIDA | View open_in_new |
| IKMT statement on works in Pishë-Poro-Nartë/Zvërnec | Official statement | 12/05/2026 | Verified official statement | IKMT | View open_in_new |
| KKT agenda - Zvërnec South Adriatic Development | Official KKT agenda | 04/10/2024 | Verified official agenda | AZHT / KKT | View open_in_new |
| KKT agenda - resort/building permit entries | Official KKT agenda | 28/01/2025 | Verified official agenda | AZHT / KKT | View open_in_new |
| KKT agenda - Leje Zhvillimi for resort tourism | Official KKT agenda | 18/04/2025 | Verified official agenda | AZHT / KKT | View open_in_new |
| KKTU agenda - fencing and preparatory access-road works | Official KKTU agenda | 29/04/2026 | Verified official agenda | AZHT / KKTU | View open_in_new |
| Reuters/AP/Le Monde/BIRN/Reporter/etc links | Investigation/media links | 2021-2026 | Partly verified / unverified claims | Media organisations | View open_in_new |
| KKT Agenda 09.07.2024 – Concord Investment / Zvërnec development item | Official KKT agenda PDF | 09 July 2024 | Verified agenda item; final decision/permit still needed | AZHT / Këshilli Kombëtar i Territorit | View open_in_new |
Timeline
- AIDA public request register - Zvërnec response
- IKMT statement on works in Pishë-Poro-Nartë/Zvërnec
- KKT agenda - Zvërnec South Adriatic Development
- KKT Agenda 09.07.2024 – Concord Investment / Zvërnec development item
Why it matters
Protected areas, coastal habitats and public land decisions affect biodiversity, communities and Albania's long-term natural heritage. Clear source links help journalists, NGOs, researchers and international readers check the record for themselves.
What is still missing
- Final permits, inspection records, cadastral documents
- EIA files and clear public authority responses
