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"Ghost" Project: The Mystery of a 50 Million Euro Stadium That the Albanian Government Will Build for a Concert (It Will Later Be Dismantled)

2026-05-03 16:45:16Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

"Ghost" Project: The Mystery of a 50 Million Euro Stadium That the

Attention has shifted to Tirana on July 11, where international artist Kanye West will hold a concert in Albania and curiosity seems to be high. For the organization of this concert, a temporary stadium, "Eagle Stadium", will be built, which will have a capacity of about 60 thousand seats.

This project is causing strong public debate and the reasons are numerous. It is worth noting the government's support as a "strategic investment" for tourism, with a cost rumored to be around 50 million euros.

Critics argue that this expense is unjustified, as the stadium is expected to be dismantled just a few days after the event, while the same amount could be used to build permanent sports infrastructure in the country.

There are claims that the event will significantly increase tourism and Albania's international image, however, the high ticket prices and one-day nature of the activity have added doubts about this event.

This event has also "arrived" the interest of the international media outlet "Sportsrender" (a specialist in the field of stadium infrastructure), which recently published a long article.

Part of the news:

1. The “temporary” budget of 50 million euros versus permanent needs

The government is supporting a temporary structure that will be dismantled just a few days after the concert. As an infrastructure specialist, the question arises:

Why is the state facilitating a "ghost" project of 50 million euros, when with the same amount, 5 permanent stadiums with 10,000 seats each, certified by UEFA, could be built throughout Albania?

These would be long-term assets for the national championship, not a one-night stand for a foreign artist.

2. Zero value retention at the local level

Since Albania does not have companies specialized in the production or assembly of such modular stadiums on a large scale, almost 100% of this budget goes abroad to foreign contractors.

Albanian taxpayers facilitate the logistics, while foreign firms take the profit and take the stadium with them, transporting it out of the country after the event.

3. The trap of economic “propaganda”

The government claims this will increase tourism.

However:

Purchasing power: Domestic fans face ticket prices starting at €99 (around 9,500 lekë), while VIP seats go for thousands—prices unaffordable for most young Albanians.

 
 
 
 
 
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