What to Know About Opposition in Albania to a Trump Family-Linked Resort Project
Environmental groups say the works opened more than 7 kilometers of roads, damaged 7.2 hectares and disturbed wildlife during nesting season.
- Albanian authorities suspended 'preparatory' works at the Kushner-linked resort site following environmental damage, though daily protests against the project continue in the capital, Tirana.
- The luxury development, spanning protected areas like Narta Lagoon and Sazan island, triggered the 'flamingo revolution' after heavy machinery damaged habitats critical for migratory birds and sea turtles.
- Urban planner Doriana Musai warned that interventions 'fragment habitats' and set precedents for future development, as unauthorized construction left 'indelible marks' on the protected landscape.
- Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the $4.6 billion investment, accusing overseas cyber activists and Iran of manipulating protesters while vowing not to 'step back' from the project.
- The Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption is investigating the project, citing concerns that mirror a similar deal that collapsed in Belgrade last year, while European Union officials monitor compliance.
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In Albania, there is great resistance to a billion-dollar project in a nature reserve. One of the investors: US President Trump's son-in-law. Meanwhile, the demonstrators are more than just a luxury hotel.
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What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort project
A coastal development project in Albania linked to President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is facing widespread resistance. Albania's government claims the development will transform the nation as it seeks high-end tourism and European Union membership. But environmental campaigners and…
Bulldozers Leave Their Mark on Albanian Seafront Coveted by Developers
Preparatory works for construction of a resort linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, which helped spark Albania’s ongoing demonstrations, have been suspended – but they’ve left their mark on this protected habitat.
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