Protests & Governance: Tens of thousands filled Tirana again on June 20, demanding PM Edi Rama’s resignation as the long-running “Flamingo Revolution” over the Kushner-linked luxury resort in protected coastal areas keeps expanding into a broader anti-government challenge. Protected Nature & Resorts: The fight centers on Zvërnec and Sazan, with protesters warning habitats for flamingos and other wildlife could be harmed, while Rama insists the project will not be stopped and blames foreign-driven online mobilization. SPAK & Corruption Narrative: A new report argues Tirana’s tower boom is tied to a construction-and-crime economy, pointing to recent SPAK actions involving alleged cocaine-linked networks and seized real estate. Foreign Affairs: Albania’s Foreign Ministry condemned masked protesters who removed and defaced the Israeli embassy flag in Tirana, calling it hatred incompatible with democratic values. Education & Jobs: Fewer young Albanians are choosing agriculture degrees, as the Agricultural University of Tirana shifts courses toward more practical, tech-based farming skills. Business & Housing: Eco Buildings says it has completed the second floor of its first apartment block in Tirana, marking a construction milestone for its prefabricated system. Discovery: Czech speleologists’ work is credited with revealing what’s described as the world’s largest underground thermal lake in southern Albania.