Controversial airport progresses in Albania
31 January 2023
The construction of an airport on the outskirts of a protected area in southern Albania is moving ahead, despite protests from environmentalists and condemnation from the European Union (EU).
An impression of the proposed Vlora International Airport in Albania. Image: Mabatex International
Vlora Airport will be located on the Vjose-Narta Lagoon, currently a sanctuary for some 200 species of birds, including flamingos and pelicans.
The Albanian government is pressing ahead with construction, following the rejection of a legal…