Albanian public figure Durres is currently in the news over protests linked to a Trump family-backed resort project on a nature reserve, reflecting ongoing tensions around development and heritage.
Dua Lipa has voiced support for protests in Tirana over Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner–backed development on Sazan and Zvërnec. Protests have entered their sixth week, with critics urging transparency and environmental protections amid government backing of the project.