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05 Jun 2026, 20:27 GMT+10
The $1.6 billion high-end development has sparked anger over the planned location near a protected coastal area
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of the capital, Tirana on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day of protests against a controversial luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
The 1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) development is being spearheaded by Kushner's investment firm, Affinity Partners, and includes projects on Sazan Island and an undeveloped stretch of coastline near the Vjosa-Narta protected area in the south of the country. The wetland is home to flamingos, seals, and sea turtle nesting sites.
The Albanian government has defended the investment as a way to attract high-end tourism, support the economy, and achieve its long-standing goal of joining the EU. Environmental groups warn that the project threatens the fragile ecosystem and exposes broader governance issues.
Speaking to RT, political analyst Nikola Vujinovic said the controversy goes beyond environmental concerns and reflects wider political tensions in Albania. He argued that the project has become tangled up in debates over Prime Minister Edi Rama's ties to Washington and support for the Trump administration.
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According to Vujinovic, the protests also stem from broader allegations against Rama's government, including claims of corruption and authoritarianism.
Here is the full report.
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