Plans for a mega-resort backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have sparked significant unrest in Albania, raising questions about political priorities. Thousands have protested in Tirana for over a month, in what's being called the "flamingo revolution." The protests began over environmental concerns for the Zvërnec nature reserve, home to over 2,500 species, but have broadened to question the country's direction. Albanians are angered by multibillion-dollar luxury developments that threaten one of the Adriatic's last wild areas. Specifically, the Zvërnec lagoon and nearby Sazan island are at risk. A key grievance is the lack of transparency surrounding these projects. While the government claims deals are not finalized, videos of bulldozers on beaches ignited the mass protests. This situation highlights a broader conflict between economic development and environmental protection. It also underscores public demand for greater accountability from their government. The protests represent the biggest outbreak of unrest in Albania since the fall of communism.