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Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences amid anger over coastal projects

Protesters who say their land has been taken unjustly tear down the fence where a tourist resort is to be built by the Adriatic coast, in Rrjoll, near Shkodra, Albania, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
Protesters who say their land has been taken unjustly tear down the fence where a tourist resort is to be built by the Adriatic coast, in Rrjoll, near Shkodra, Albania, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say

A drone view shows a fisherman sailing his boat near the Vjosa-Narta Protected Area, where a luxury resort is planned by a company linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
A drone view shows a fisherman sailing his boat near the Vjosa-Narta Protected Area, where a luxury resort is planned by a company linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists

People take part in a protest against a luxury resort, a plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
People take part in a protest against a luxury resort, a plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law

Demonstrators take part in a protest against a luxury resort, a plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
Demonstrators take part in a protest against a luxury resort, a plan by a company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on an environmentally sensitive part of the Adriatic coast, in Tirana, Albania, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

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.

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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.