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Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development

Al Jazeera Saturday 13 June 2026, 17:57 UTC 1 min read
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Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development Protesters clashed with Albanian police at the site of a luxury holiday resort being built with the backing of Jared Kushner – Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Large demonstrations also took place in Tirana on Friday as opposition to the $5.7 billion project near protected wetlands grows. Published On 13 Jun 2026

Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development Albania protests escalate over Kushner-backed coastal development Protesters clashed with Albanian police at the site of a luxury holiday resort being built with the backing of Jared Kushner – Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Large demonstrations also took place in Tirana on Friday as opposition to the $5.7 billion project near protected wetlands grows. Published On 13 Jun 2026
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