AP Interview: Albania’s leader defends Kushner-linked luxury development
Summary
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said his government will continue with a large luxury tourism project linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, despite protests from thousands of people. The project aims to develop hotels, villas, and a marina in a coastal nature reserve, which has raised environmental concerns and an ongoing investigation by Albania’s anti-corruption agency.Key Facts
- The development project is linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
- It is located near the Narta lagoon, a protected nature area in western Albania.
- Thousands of protesters have demonstrated against the project in Tirana, Albania’s capital.
- Prime Minister Edi Rama defends the project and calls environmental worries misinformation.
- The government says the development will attract big investors and boost high-end tourism.
- A formal environmental impact study has not yet started, even though land clearing has begun.
- Albania’s anti-corruption agency is investigating the project due to disputes over land ownership.
- Kushner expressed interest in investing after informal meetings with Rama at a dinner and in Davos.
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