Albania: thousands rally on 12th day of protests against Trump-linked resort

No Comment Video. Albania: thousands rally on 12th day of protests against Trump-linked resort Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 12/06/2026 - 9:26 GMT+2 Thousands of protesters gathered in Tirana on 11 June for a twelfth consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, warning that the project threatens Albania’s protected Vjosa-Narta wetlands. Albania witnessed another large demonstration on 11 June as thousands of people gathered in Tirana for a twelfth consecutive day of protests against a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Marchers called for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and criticised the government's support for the development planned along the Adriatic coast. Protesters carried signs, chanted slogans and displayed inflatable flamingos, highlighting concerns about the impact on protected bird habitats within the Vjosa-Narta landscape, one of Albania's most significant wetland areas. The dispute has become a wider debate about development priorities in a country seeking European Union membership and increased foreign investment. Environmental groups warn that construction could damage sensitive ecosystems that support migratory species, while opponents argue that public funds and political attention should focus on hospitals, schools and infrastructure. The Albanian government maintains that the project would boost high-end tourism and economic growth. Meanwhile, Albania's state anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation linked to the development, although officials have not released further details about the inquiry. Albania Tirana Jared Kushner Donald Trump Environmental protection Protests Top stories Now playing Next Albania: thousands rally on 12th day of protests against Trump-linked resort Now playing Next Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa Now playing Next World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 11th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next World Cup: Mexico beats South Africa as Czechia loses to South Korea Now playing Next Mexico's President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway Now playing Next Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff Now playing Next Nearly eight hours apart: Who works the longest weeks in Europe? Now playing Next Bulgaria to end weapons supplies to Ukraine, PM Radev says Now playing Next US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard' Now playing Next Rama repeats claims of Iranian cyberterrorism as protests continue Now playing Next 'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices jump again Now playing Next Which countries have the most strikes in the EU? Now playing Next Europe Today: World Cup fever, new EU migration era and the Pope's message to Spain Now playing Next Inside DATALAND: The world’s first AI art museum will let visitors see, hear and smell art Now playing Next God bless America: Ralph Lauren unveils stamp collection for 250th US anniversary ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment China tests AI robot cleaners in homes No Comment Congo motorcyclists mobilise as Ebola outbreak fuels fear No Comment Haiti embraces World Cup dream after 54-year wait No Comment Clashes erupt as police use water cannon near Belfast Iran Iran says no decision made on peace deal with US after Trump touts 'great settlement' Spain Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route Europe News ILA Berlin: Fighter jets still fly but drones dominate the conversation Europe News German, French and UK envoys meet Lavrov's deputy in Moscow amid E3 peace push Culture news 'Genius of the Renaissance': Leonardo da Vinci exhibition opens in Astana Europe News UK defence secretary resigns with stinging attack on Keir Starmer's military spending plans Iran US will seize and control Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil facilities, Trump says Economy ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years as Iran war fuels inflation ADVERTISEMENT Health news WHO says Europe must act after 200,000 preventable heat-related deaths Culture news Here comes the sun: Stunning Amaterasu show celebrates 160 years of Belgium-Japan relations Europe News Pope Leo XIV calls for a stronger response to migration crisis during Canary Islands visit The Cube Can France's justice system really review 70,000 child sexual abuse cases in five weeks? Sport World Cup 2026: supercomputer backs Spain, former stars favour Argentina Europe Today 'It's up to the host': EU sports chief responds to World Cup visa row after Somali referee barred Europe in Motion Baptism of fire: What are the five most stressful countries for beginner drivers in Europe? Europe Today Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT