Capital of Albania; economic and political hub in the centre of the country
Thousands have protested in Tirana and coastal towns since late May against a multi‑billion‑euro resort project tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Demonstrators are demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, citing environmental damage, opaque deals and wider anger over corruption as work and fencing at protected sites have fuelled the unrest.
Thousands of Albanians have protested daily after work began on a multi‑billion‑euro luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump that will span the Vjosa‑Narta protected wetlands and Sazan island. Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the investment, the state anti‑corruption body has opened an inquiry, and environmental groups have lodged legal complaints.