Trump's Daughter's Ambitions in Albania Spark 'Earthquake' Protests

Protests have gripped Albania since early June, sparked by plans for a luxury resort on the Adriatic coast linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. What began as opposition to the development has evolved into a broader political movement.

American journalist Simon Ostrowsky recently visited Albania and shared his observations with "Delfi." He described the current protests as unprecedented in scale, marking the first such widespread public dissent since the collapse of the communist regime 35 years ago. The scale of the demonstrations suggests a deep-seated discontent that extends beyond the immediate concerns over the resort project.

The involvement of high-profile figures like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner has amplified the situation, drawing international attention to the unfolding events in the small Balkan nation. The project's potential impact on the pristine Adriatic coastline and the local community's concerns appear to be fueling the widespread opposition.

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For the first time since the fall of Albania's communist regime – and 35 years have passed since then – we are witnessing protests of unprecedented scale.