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The Zvërnec protest and the Tirana protest are not the same thing

2026-06-02 10:54:14Pikëpamje SHKRUAR NGA YLLI MANJANI
Protests in Zvërnec and protests in Tirana

What happened in Zvërnec had some undeniable benefits, and for them the protesters deserve respect.

First, that protest revealed to us an extreme arrogance of money, a mindset that seems to believe that it can take over the sea, the land, and even people. Without that protest, we would probably never have seen that behavior in the light of day and would not have had the opportunity to publicly condemn it. In fact, it is very likely that the punitive measures that were taken later would not have been taken without the reaction of citizens.

Secondly, the protest forced the state to speak out. Until that moment, decision-making for that area had been taking place behind closed doors. Only after the public reaction was the government forced to explain what it intended to do there. We now know that there is a development permit, there is also a permit to enclose the land, not the sea and the coast.

Third, the protest brought to light the dark histories of ownership. At least we learned who the landowners are, how those properties were created, and what history lies behind them. Those who have acquired them legally should enjoy them; those who have taken them at the expense of others should be held accountable.

But with the Tirana protest, which I also respect and do not prejudge, I have some questions.
First, a protest in Tirana for Vlora does not convince me in principle. For an issue that directly affects Zvërnec and Vlora, the first voice should be that of the people who live there. So far it does not seem that Vlora is seeing the investment with the same concern that is expressed in Tirana.

Secondly, when we talk about protecting the area, we need to be clear about what we are protecting and how. Do we want to protect an area as a natural museum for boaters?! Or a cemetery for crime victims?! Or should we protect an area where all kinds of garbage are deposited?!

Yes, the wetland must be protected. Without any doubt. But the question is: how is it protected? At what cost?

And what benefit does it bring to the local community? Nature protection cannot be just a slogan; it must be a model that preserves the environment and at the same time creates value for the people who live there.
How many visitors, tourists or beachgoers does that area host today?! Is this what we want to protect?!

It doesn't seem normal to me to be honest.
I don't know if the Tirana protest is Greek, anti-Trump or with some other political background. I have no evidence for either. But what I see is that in Tirana the debate seems more political than local. More about symbolism, than about Zvërnec himself.

I respect every protest, even political ones. Protest is a democratic right. But logic leads me to a simple conclusion: for the fate of Zvërnec, the strongest word should be that of the people of Zvërnec and Vlorë. They are the first to live with the consequences, whether of development or its lack.

*Taken from Ylli Manjani's Facebook profile


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