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Ivanka Trump's project sparks protests in Albania
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Ivanka Trump's project sparks protests in Albania

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thousands of protesters gathered in Albania's capital, Tirana, to demonstrate against a large construction project involving Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.
  • Protesters voiced opposition to the project, citing allegations of corruption and environmental damage, with signs stating "Albania is not for sale."
  • The controversy stems from a planned massive tourist destination on an island, drawing public outcry against the development.

Tensions are high in Tirana, Albania, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest a major construction project spearheaded by Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner. Chants of "Stop the project" and signs declaring "Albania is not for sale" and "Go home, Ivanka" filled the capital city.

Stop the project

— ProtestersChants by demonstrators in Tirana.

The core of the public's anger lies in a planned, expansive tourist destination set to be built on an island. This development is mired in serious allegations of corruption and concerns over the destruction of natural habitats. The scale of the project and its potential impact have ignited widespread opposition.

Albania is not for sale

— ProtestersSlogan on signs held by demonstrators.

Adding a personal anecdote to the unfolding situation, Ivanka Trump shared in a podcast her experience during a boat trip in the Adriatic Sea with her husband and a friend. While the details of her account are not fully elaborated in the context of the protests, it offers a glimpse into the personal involvement of the prominent figures amidst the controversy.

Go home, Ivanka

— ProtestersSlogan on signs held by demonstrators.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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