Thousands protest Trump-linked resort in Albania's capital
Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Thousands of demonstrators marched through Albania's capital in one of the largest protests since demonstrations began nearly three weeks ago against a resort linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Since late May, protesters have gathered nightly to oppose the construction of a luxury hotel linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, planned for a nature reserve on the Balkan nation's coast.
- The protests target the development of a luxury hotel associated with the Trump family on protected land.
Thousands of demonstrators marched through Albania's capital on Saturday, marking one of the largest protests since demonstrations began nearly three weeks ago. The protests target a resort linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump's family.
Since late May, demonstrators have gathered nightly to voice their opposition to the construction of a luxury hotel. This development is associated with Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner. The planned location for the hotel is a nature reserve situated on the coast of the Balkan nation.
The ongoing protests highlight local resistance to large-scale development projects, particularly those involving international figures and impacting protected natural areas. The demonstrations underscore concerns about environmental preservation and the influence of foreign investment on local landscapes.
Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.