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Jun 20, 2026

Protests Against Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort in Albania Escalate Into Broader Anti-Government Movement

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Albania, initially opposing a luxury resort development near protected natural areas backed by Jared Kushner's investment company, but demonstrations have evolved into wider anti-corruption protests demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.

Jun 20, 20268 sources

Jun 5, 2026

Mass protests erupt in Albania over $1.6bn Kushner-backed luxury resort on protected coastline

Thousands have protested in Tirana against a planned luxury resort development on Albania's southern coast backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The project, spanning a protected island and former military base, has drawn criticism from environmental campaigners and prompted EU warnings, while Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges 'hybrid war' interference.

Jun 5, 20265 sources

Top claims

▪Senator Bernie Sanders and television host Rachel Maddow praised the protests as a stand against Donald Trump's family, while right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones falsely claimed Albania was entering a civil war
▪Protesters tore down parts of a construction site and confronted private security guards who had erected a metal fence with razor wire on a beach near Zvërnec
▪The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) opened an investigation into a planned development, clarifying it does not concern any company associated with Jared Kushner

People involved

Jared Kushner Ivanka Trump

Subtopics

Environmental regulation1 EU foreign policy1 Government corruption1 Political instability1 Protests & social movements1 Real estate development1 Wildlife protection1

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