Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. Groundwork has begun on the $1.6bn complex in an area long seen as one of the Mediterranean’s most environmentally sensitive, containing 200 species of birds including flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans. After builders began erecting a concrete-based, barbed wire-topped fence around the site, alarm turned to public outrage at the environmental damage and lack of political transparency around the deal. Lucy Hough speaks to US live news editor Chris Michael – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
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FRI · 2026-06-05 · 15:49 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0605-82045
NSR-2026-0605-82045News Report·EN·Environmental
Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort – The Latest
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tirana, Albania, to voice their opposition to a planned $1.6 billion luxury resort. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, is backing the project, which has begun groundwork in an environmentally sensitive Mediterranean area.
Presented by Lucy Hough with Chris Michael; producer Bryony Moore; senior producer Ryan RamgobinThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-05 · 15:49 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tirana, Albania, to voice their opposition to a planned $1.6 billion luxury resort. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, is backing the project, which has begun groundwork in an environmentally sensitive Mediterranean area. This location is home to approximately 200 bird species, including flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans. Public outrage has been sparked by the commencement of construction, which involves a concrete fence topped with barbed wire, raising concerns about environmental damage and a lack of transparency surrounding the deal.
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The project is a $1.6bn complex.
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The resort is planned for an environmentally sensitive area with 200 bird species, including flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans.
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Public outrage grew after builders erected a concrete fence with barbed wire around the site.
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Thousands protested in Tirana against a planned luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner.
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The deal lacks political transparency.
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