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Trump Hotel Controversy Sparks Protests in Belgrade

5/16/2025

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Trump Hotel Controversy

A $500 million Trump hotel project in Belgrade, Serbia, is shrouded in controversy after allegations of document forgery by a government official aimed at fast-tracking its approval. As the first Trump-branded hotel in Europe, it has sparked growing protests, coinciding with the anniversary of NATO's 1999 bombing campaign, raising tensions in the region.

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Trump Expands Business

Donald Trump is broadening his business empire in the Middle East, eyeing a Trump Tower in Dubai and a lavish golf resort in Qatar. As he navigates his presidency, his family's aggressive pursuit of these deals sparks worries about conflicts of interest, blurring the lines between personal gain and national policy.

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Trump Hotel Controversy

A $500 million Trump hotel project in Belgrade, Serbia, is shrouded in controversy after allegations of document forgery by a government official aimed at fast-tracking its approval. As the first Trump-branded hotel in Europe, it has sparked growing protests, coinciding with the anniversary of NATO's 1999 bombing campaign, raising tensions in the region.

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