Albanians Protest Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort on Public Coastline as Opaque Partners Draw Scrutiny
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Updated · NPR · Jun 16
Albanians Protest Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort on Public Coastline as Opaque Partners Draw Scrutiny
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 16
Summary
A growing protest movement in Albania is targeting a planned luxury resort tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on a scenic stretch of Adriatic coastline.
Public land is at the center of the backlash, with many Albanians arguing the project reflects government corruption rather than legitimate development.
The opposition has also intensified because some partners involved in the development are difficult to identify, adding to concerns about transparency.
The dispute is turning the high-profile resort plan into a broader test of how Albania handles public assets, political influence and foreign-backed investment.