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Albania Pushes Kushner-Linked Resort Amid EU Warning, Protests

6/11/2026

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European Commission warned Albania the Kushner-linked resort could breach EU environmental rules as accession proceeds.
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the resort will proceed despite protests and without an approved plan or impact assessment.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tirana and coastal towns to oppose the development.
Albania’s anti-corruption office opened an investigation into the land’s ownership and legal changes.
Excavators began clearing the Vjosa-Natra wetland and Sazan Island.

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European Commission warned Albania the Kushner-linked resort could breach EU environmental rules as accession proceeds.
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the resort will proceed despite protests and without an approved plan or impact assessment.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tirana and coastal towns to oppose the development.
Albania’s anti-corruption office opened an investigation into the land’s ownership and legal changes.
Excavators began clearing the Vjosa-Natra wetland and Sazan Island.