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Albania's Rama vows to push on with Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama looks on during an interview with Reuters as Albanians protest against a planned luxury resort backed by a company linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama looks on during an interview with Reuters as Albanians protest against a planned luxury resort backed by a company linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

‘Albania is not for sale’, protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland

Protesters hold banners during a protest against a luxury resort development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
Protesters hold banners during a protest against a luxury resort development planned by a company linked with Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Albanians protest over Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort on pristine coastline

The €1.4 billion (S$2.1 billion) resort is being led by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner’s investment firm Affinity Partners.
The €1.4 billion (S$2.1 billion) resort is being led by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner’s investment firm Affinity Partners.

Anthony Joshua says ‘only success’ matters as Tyson Fury fight looms

Boxing - Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga Press Conference - Exhibition White City, London, Britain - June 1, 2026 Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga face off during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Boxing - Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga Press Conference - Exhibition White City, London, Britain - June 1, 2026 Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga face off during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

Maran named Albania coach after Sylvinho exit

Cancelled in London and Poland, US rapper Kanye West to perform in Albania in July

The rapper Kanye West has blamed his hate-filled rants on having bipolar disorder.
The rapper Kanye West has blamed his hate-filled rants on having bipolar disorder.

Italy's Fincantieri and KAYO to work together on strengthening Albania's navy

FILE PHOTO: Albanian submarines demolished during the civil unrest in March 1997, are shown at the Pashaliman naval base in Vlore, some 170 km from Tirana, February 28, 2001. REUTERS//File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Albanian submarines demolished during the civil unrest in March 1997, are shown at the Pashaliman naval base in Vlore, some 170 km from Tirana, February 28, 2001. REUTERS//File Photo

Italy’s contested deal to send migrants to Albania gets legal lifeline

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Poland come from behind to beat Albania and reach playoff final

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi Final - Poland v Albania - PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland - March 26, 2026 Albania's Arber Hoxha in action with Poland's Filip Kucharczyk REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi Final - Poland v Albania - PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland - March 26, 2026 Albania's Arber Hoxha in action with Poland's Filip Kucharczyk REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

Poland's playoff pedigree won't matter against Albania, Urban warns

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group G - Poland v Netherlands - PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland - November 14, 2025 Poland coach Jan Urban before the match REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group G - Poland v Netherlands - PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland - November 14, 2025 Poland coach Jan Urban before the match REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.