Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort

Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Outrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort

TL;DR

  • Thousands protested in Tirana, Albania, against a planned luxury resort.
  • The resort is backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
  • The $1.6bn complex is planned for an environmentally sensitive Mediterranean area.
  • The site is home to 200 species of birds, including flamingos and Dalmatian pelicans.
  • Public outrage was triggered by a barbed wire fence erected around the site, sparking concerns about environmental damage and transparency.