Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania
Protests have erupted in Albania against a luxury resort development linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The project, which is set to take place in a wildlife reserve, has raised concerns about environmental impacts and transparency. The Albanian government supports the venture, claiming it will boost tourism and align with EU membership ambitions.
- ▪The coastal development project is located in the Narta Lagoon area, a wildlife reserve.
- ▪Protesters are concerned about the environmental impact and the privatization of pristine coastline.
- ▪The Albanian government has opened an investigation related to the project amid public outcry.
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World Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania June 4, 20262:00 AM ET By The Associated Press Police officers block a street during a demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, opposing a luxury coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump over concerns about environmental impacts and transparency. Hameraldi Agolli/AP Photo hide caption toggle caption Hameraldi Agolli/AP Photo TIRANA, Albania — A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania.
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