“The highest EU standards.” That’s what they promised for Vjosa-Narta, Albania.

JUL 01 2026 · 09:29

“The highest EU standards.” That’s what they promised for Vjosa-Narta, Albania. Here’s what it actually looks like: vegetation stripped, sand dunes flattened, building pads cut straight into a living wetland. Officials call it “preconstruction.” Professor Ferdinand Bego of the University of Tirana has studied this coastline for 20 years, bringing his students here season after season. His verdict is blunt: once the concrete goes down, nothing comes back. We are standing our ground to stop this destruction, 30 days and counting…. 📷 @joshua.d.lim #HandsOffVjosaNarta #SOSVjosaNarta #Vjosa #Narta Albania BlueHeartOfEurope Wetlands Biodiversit