Albanian city in political spotlight
Thousands have protested nightly in Tirana and coastal towns since late May against a multi‑billion‑euro resort project tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Demonstrators have adopted cardboard flamingos to oppose work inside the Vjosa‑Narta wetlands and on Sazan island, accuse the government of opaque land deals, and are demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation.
Villagers in Zvernec and nearby areas have intensified protests against a multi-billion-euro luxury resort linked to Kushner and other international investors. Local land claims are in dispute, with government backing cited as allowing the project despite environmental and community concerns. Protests have included tearing down fencing and demanding compensation.