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Albanian Leader Hits Out at Jared Kushner Project 'Hysteria,' Shares Video

Albanian Leader Hits Out at Jared Kushner Project 'Hysteria,' Shares Video

Summary

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama said international media have exaggerated protests against a luxury coastal development linked to President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. He shared video evidence showing smaller protest numbers and defended the project as an economic opportunity that follows environmental rules, while peaceful protests continue in Albania.

Key Facts

  • Protests are happening against a luxury resort project on Albania’s Adriatic coast linked to Jared Kushner.
  • Prime Minister Edi Rama called the media coverage “hysteria” and said the protests were smaller than reported.
  • Rama said the largest protests had about 8,000 people, and recent protests had around 2,000 participants.
  • The development plans include hotels, villas, and a marina in ecologically sensitive areas like the Narta Lagoon and Sazan Island.
  • Environmentalists worry the project will harm habitats for birds, seals, and sea turtles.
  • Heavy machinery has been active in the area since late May, preparing land for construction.
  • Rama emphasized no final project has been approved and that environmental protections will be maintained.
  • Critics have also raised concerns about transparency and land ownership related to the project.
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