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politics12 days ago•1 min saved

Albania to decide Kushner resort fate via environmental data, not street protests

Albanian PM Edi Rama stated that the future of a €1.4bn luxury resort linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner will be determined by an environmental impact assessment, not public protests. The project, located in the protected Zvërnec area and Sazan Island, has sparked the 'Flamingo Revolution' protests. Rama defended the investment as essential for high-end tourism, while the government promised a new transparency dashboard to publish project details. Albania assured the EU Commission the project would meet environmental standards, a critical step for its membership bid.

via Euronews.com|

#albania #edi-rama #eu-accession

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Tirana on edge as 100-day protest targets Trump-linked coastal resort

Thousands of Albanians have protested for more than 100 days against a planned luxury hotel in a protected coastal area tied to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, sparking clashes with police in Tirana as lawmakers were escorted to Parliament. Critics warn the project would damage wildlife and limit public access to the coast, while supporters say it could modernize the country.

via Al Jazeera|

#albania #coastal-development #ivanka-trump

world1 month ago•34 min saved

Albania’s Flamingo Revolution: Why Ivanka Trump’s Island Dream Triggered a Nationwide Protest

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s plan to develop Albania’s Sazan island and the nearby Vjosa Narta area into a $1.4 billion luxury resort has sparked the Flamingo Revolution, the country’s biggest protests in decades. Albanians oppose selling protected land to foreign investors, highlight corruption and autocratic governance under PM Edi Rama, and demand that land and nature belong to the people. The movement links this single project to broader demands for democratic reform and sustainable development, not just anti-tourism sentiment.

via Slate Magazine|

#albania #ivanka-trump #jared-kushner

business1 month ago•6 min saved

Tirana's Smile Boom: Albania aims to crown itself Europe's budget dental hub

Albania’s capital Tirana is emerging as a budget-friendly medical-tourism hub for dental work, with hundreds of clinics and implants around €600 per tooth, drawing European patients who seek cheaper care than in the UK or EU; while clinics tout life-changing results, the government is weighing official accreditation to guard quality as the sector expands.

via BBC|

#albania #business #dental-implants

politics1 month ago•228 min saved

Kushner probe expands to Albania resort amid land-deed controversy

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are widening their inquiry into Jared Kushner to scrutinize his Albania coast resort plans, with Rep. Jamie Raskin requesting records on approvals and communications with U.S. and Albanian officials. The probe, which follows protests and allegations of a forged land deed, asks whether Kushner’s conduct should be examined under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and whether the statute needs updating, building on previously disclosed concerns about his dual role as a U.S. envoy and head of Affinity Partners.

via MS NOW|

#affinity-partners #albania #foreign-corrupt-practices-act

television2 months ago•17 min saved

Albania Debut and 13 Express Passes Spark The Amazing Race Season 39

CBS’s The Amazing Race reveals Season 39 contestants, a new twist where all 13 teams receive an Express Pass and must decide how to use them before leg six, plus the series’ first trip to Albania; the race spans five continents, nine countries, 13 cities and more than 25,000 miles, with a two‑night premiere on Sept. 30–Oct. 1 on CBS and Paramount+.

via Variety|

#albania #amazing-race #cbs

politics2 months ago•102 min saved

Albania Resort Controversy: Villagers Claim Land Theft Ties Kushner-Ivanka Plan to Gangster

Albanian villagers allege that land for a $1.4 billion Kushner-backed resort linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner was “stolen” by a gangster, prompting warnings to Kushner’s firm before the deal went through. Protests, environmental concerns, and accusations of money laundering and forged deeds have followed, with Ivanka’s remarks fueling backlash – while Kushner’s group says the acquisitions were lawful and Albania will determine the project’s fate.

via The Daily Beast|

#albania #ivanka-trump #jared-kushner

politics3 months ago•102 min saved

Dua Lipa Voices Backing for Albanian Protests Against Ivanka Kushner Resort

Pop star Dua Lipa expressed support for protests against Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's plan to develop a $1.4 billion luxury resort on Albania’s Sazan Island, calling the demonstrations inspiring and criticizing a proposed environmental-law rollback without public consultation; the project faces environmental opposition and ongoing investigations into land deals, with Kushner and Ivanka not accused of wrongdoing.

via The Daily Beast|

#albania #dua-lipa #ivanka-trump

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Dua Lipa backs Albanian protests against Kushner-backed resort plan

Pop star Dua Lipa praised ongoing Albanian protests against a €1.6bn Kushner-backed resort in Tirana as “inspiring,” highlighting public concern over plans to develop Sazan island and the Zvërnec peninsula. Demonstrations have persisted into day 45 amid debates over environmental impact and a controversial December legal change that allowed construction in sensitive areas, with critics calling for environmental studies and government transparency. Despite backing from the prime minister, the project faces opposition from conservationists and could affect Albania’s EU accession prospects if environmental standards aren’t upheld.

via The Guardian|

#albania #dua-lipa #environmental

politics3 months ago•104 min saved

Ivanka & Kushner’s Albanian Resort Faces New Land-Record Scandal

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s Albanian luxury-resort project faces a fresh setback as SPAK probes land deals tied to Miami businessman Artur Shehu, with prosecutors alleging forged ownership records and money laundering connected to drug trafficking; Kushner/Trump haven’t been charged, investors aren’t accused, but villagers protest environmental risks and disputed land ownership as the project awaits permits.

via The Daily Beast|

#albania #ivanka-trump #jared-kushner

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Albania probes forged deeds in Kushner-backed coastal resort project

Albanian prosecutors are investigating whether the deeds to land earmarked for a Jared Kushner–backed coastal resort were forged, potentially linking the sale to suspected drug-money proceeds; the probe adds to ongoing protests and legal challenges surrounding the project.

via Al Jazeera|

#albania #corruption #kushner

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Albanian court frees protesters in Kushner-linked resort clash

A Tirana court freed 19 protesters detained over a violent demonstration against a Kushner-linked coastal resort. Two will be under house arrest, 12 must report to the judicial police once or twice a month, and five face no charges, as Albania’s protests broaden from the resort dispute into wider anti-government demonstrations.

via Al Jazeera|

#albania #edi-rama #kushner

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Tirana's Pink Flamingo protests surge as anti-government movement broadens

Thousands in Tirana marked the 35th day of protests against a Trump family–linked luxury resort in a protected Albanian lagoon, calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. The Pink Flamingo Revolution has expanded from environmental concerns into a broader anti-government movement, as clashes with police and accusations of corruption accompany demands for transparency and the repeal of fast-track development laws.

via Euronews.com|

#albania #edi-rama #pink-flamingo-revolution

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Albania’s Flamingo Revolution escalates, demanding Rama’s resignation

Thousands of Albanians across the country join the nightly protests dubbed the Flamingo Revolution, calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign amid perceived corruption and governance failures linked to a luxury resort project near Vlora; organizers cite issues from schools and jobs to living standards, even as Rama defends democracy and highlights reforms, with ongoing investigations involving allies.

via BBC|

#albania #corruption #edi-rama

world3 months ago•9 min saved

Albania’s Flamingo Haven Faces Kushner-Backed Luxury Plan

Albania’s Zvërnec coast, a crucial flamingo habitat, is threatened by a €2bn luxury-resort plan tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, prompting large protests after a leaked master plan outlined hotels, villas, a marina and other facilities. The government has argued an environmental review is underway and that a five-star tourism amendment was a temporary, precautionary step, while locals accuse officials of land ownership abuses and warn the project would degrade the protected area. Construction paused amid demonstrations, with the EU urging a moratorium on development in nature reserves and calls for a full environmental assessment and reevaluation of the plan.

via Financial Times|

#albania #environment #kushner