Tensions are running high in Albania as a proposed $1.4 billion luxury resort development, spearheaded by Jared Kushner, a former advisor to US President Donald Trump, has sparked widespread protests across the country. The project, which aims to transform the pristine Albanian coastline into a high-end tourist destination, has raised concerns among locals and environmental groups about the potential impact on the area's natural beauty and the displacement of long-time residents. As thousands take to the streets to voice their opposition, many are asking: is Albania's coast being sold to the highest bidder, and at what cost to the country's cultural heritage and identity? The controversy has put the Albanian government in a difficult position, balancing economic interests with the demands of a population determined to protect their nation's most precious assets.
Jared Kushner’s $1.4bn resort has sparked Albania’s biggest protests in years. Is the country’s coast for sale?
