Thousands in Tirana demand Albanian prime minister's resignation as Flamingo Revolution widens
Thousands of people have gathered in Tirana under the banner of the so-called Flamingo Revolution, turning an environmental protest into a broader challenge to Albania's government. The demonstrations began over a luxury resort project near Narta Lagoon, a protected area close to the coastal city of Vlora, but have now expanded into calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. Protesters have also been chanting about schools, jobs and living standards, reflecting a widening list of grievances.The immediate trigger was opposition to a planned development backed by international investors, including Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Deadly heatwave grips Italy and the Balkans as wildfire fears grow
A record-breaking heatwave is continuing to affect Italy and the Balkans, with authorities issuing red heat warnings, firefighters tackling wildfires and forecasters warning that the extreme temperatures are likely to persist for several more days. The hot spell has also been linked to excess deaths across Europe and is disrupting daily life in several countries. In Italy, 22 cities were placed under red heat warnings on Monday, stretching from Bolzano in the north to Palermo in Sicily.The immediate impact has been felt across a wide area, with Croatia's weather service issuing red alerts for several regions, including Zagreb, Split and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
Record European heatwave drives wildfires and excess deaths as fire risk spreads
Dozens of firefighters, supported by four aircraft, are battling a wildfire burning pine forests on the tourist island of Vis in Croatia, as the record-breaking heatwave continues to drive fire risk across southwestern Europe and the Balkans. The island lies about 55 kilometres southwest of Split, and Croatian weather officials have issued a red alert for areas including Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik. The fire is one of several weather-related emergencies unfolding as temperatures remain dangerously high across the region.In Serbia, the State Hydrometeorological Service warned that temperatures would reach 39C on Monday, while Albania said it had contained a wildfire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 11:31 LONDON
