Albanians protest against another luxury development on Adriatic coast
Summary
About 200 people protested on Albania’s Adriatic coast by taking down fences around a luxury resort construction site. They are upset because the land was taken from local villagers and is in an environmentally sensitive area.Key Facts
- The protest happened near Vlora, Albania, known for flamingos and turtle nesting sites.
- The protesters are mostly villagers from Rrjoll who say their land was seized.
- Some clashes happened with police, but the protesters removed the fences.
- The luxury resort is backed by an Albanian company and has support from the government as a “special status investor.”
- The villagers want compensation and say the investors refused to talk with them.
- The protests have been ongoing for weeks due to concerns about environmental damage and land rights.
- The resort project is considered a five-star tourist development.
- The project is linked to a company connected to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump.
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