Albania

Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania development probed over alleged money laundering, drug trafficking

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An Albanian-American man who sold land for a possible luxury development backed by President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is under investigation for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering, Albanian court records reviewed by CBS News show.  The controversial plans to build resorts in long-protected natural coastal areas have sparked mass protests in Albania’s capital Tirana. … Read more

Ongoing protests in Albania over luxury tourism resort backed by Jared Kushner

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Ongoing protests in Albania over luxury tourism resort backed by Jared Kushner – CBS News Watch CBS News There have been weeks of protests in Albania over a luxury tourism development backed by President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. The resort is set to rise in a protected area known for its natural beauty. Leigh Kiniry … Read more

Albania protests sparked by Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort plans snowball into anti-corruption movement

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Thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets of the country’s capital Tirana for 21 consecutive days in protests sparked by concerns over a Jared Kushner-backed luxury tourism development in an area rich in natural beauty. Anger over the construction plans for the historically protected Pishë Poro-Narta area on the country’s coast have expanded into … Read more

Backlash in Albania over plans for new luxury resort backed by Kushner

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. World Cup players set to impact historic tournament 01:48 Iran launches new attacks on U.S. allies 02:22 ‘I see no point in meeting’: Putin dismisses Zelenskyy’s offer of talks 01:21 Now Playing Backlash in Albania over plans for new luxury … Read more

Why a luxury resort plan by Trump’s son-in-law sparked mass protests in Albania

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Ivanka Trump, Trump’s daughter who is married to Kushner, has promoted the project several times since it was announced in 2024. “It’s an unbelievable, beautiful” private island in the middle of the Mediterranean, she told business podcaster David Senra in an interview last week. Developers have said their focus will be “responsible stewardship and environmental … Read more

Protests in Albania over a Trump family luxury resort project

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Saturday marked the seventh day of protests over a planned luxury resort in Albania linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Activists call it the “Flamingo Revolution.” They’ve adopted the pink bird as a symbol of the wildlife they say will be destroyed if the billion-dollar project goes ahead. Ian Lee has more. Source link

Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania

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TIRANA, Albania — Demonstrators rallied against a billion-dollar resort development in Albania linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump for a seventh consecutive day on Saturday.  Activists have dubbed it the “Flamingo Revolution,” adopting the pink flamingo as a symbol of the wildlife they say will be destroyed if the project goes ahead. President Trump’s son-in-law … Read more