Albanian protests halt Kushner‑Trump luxury resort plan on Sazan island

Protesters in Albania have been rallying for two months against a planned luxury resort on Sazan Island, the country’s largest island. The project is being promoted by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s son‑in‑law Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump.

Demonstrators tore down a bust of Albanian Prime Minister Edri Rama and displayed a banner labeling him the "Last dictator," echoing past anti‑communist actions. They warn the development threatens the habitat of wild flamingos, a symbol of Albanian environmental protests.

The opposition also draws parallels to Serbia, claiming that similar land‑for‑service deals are even less transparent there, fueling broader concerns about foreign investors exploiting Albanian coastal property.

The protests have intensified scrutiny of the venture, which critics say treats Albania’s coast as inventory for elite foreign investment.