Large-scale protests have erupted in Albania over the construction of a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner on the Adriatic coast. Activists are opposed to the destruction of the Vjosa Narta protected area and interference with the ecosystem, which includes rare flamingos and sea turtles. The government, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, continues to support the project without stopping work.
- Protests against a resort linked to Jared Kushner continue in Albania.
- The project is located in the Vjosa-Narta nature conservation area.
- Environmentalists warn of the threat to flamingos, sea turtles and seals.
- Prime Minister Edi Rama supports the construction despite the protests.
Mass protests against Kushner's resort in Albania
Large-scale protests continue in Albania over the construction of a tourist complex linked to an investment company Jared Kushner. Thousands of people took to the streets of Tirana after clashes with security guards at the future resort in the Zvernets district.
The luxury resort project, which is estimated to cost between €1.4bn and €4bn, is being implemented by a company associated with the fund Affinity Partners. Construction has begun near the Vjosa Narta Nature Reserve, one of the most important wetlands in the Balkans. About. reports Bloomberg.
Environmental threats to Väsa Nart
Environmental organisations warn that the resort could cause irreparable damage to the region's ecosystem. The area is home to flamingos, Mediterranean monk seals and sea turtles, species that require special protection.
The complex is planned to consist of about 10,000 rooms, villas, marinas and tourist infrastructure, which will significantly change the natural landscape of the coast and may disturb the environment.
Political position and reaction of the authorities
Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly defends the project, stressing its importance for tourism development and investment attraction. He stresses that Albania should not become a country hostile to investors.
At the same time, the Albanian Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the legality of changing the status of some of the protected land allocated for the project. This issue is causing a public outcry and affecting the political atmosphere in the country.
International resonance and significance of the conflict
The dispute over Kushner's resort is becoming one of the biggest environmental and political conflicts in Albania in recent years. Attracting investment from the US president's family Donald Trump is drawing international attention to the situation.
This conflict demonstrates the challenges of balancing economic development and environmental protection, and highlights the importance of transparency and legality in land use decisions.
