Albanian city in political spotlight
Thousands have been protesting nightly in Tirana and along Albania’s southern coast for more than a month against a multi‑billion‑euro resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Demonstrators have adopted flamingo symbols to oppose work inside the Vjosa‑Narta wetlands and on Sazan island and are demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation amid clashes with police.
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.