Sazan
Coverage of Sazan in the Nexus archive.
- The Guardian view on the flamingo revolution: Albanians are standing up for their rights, as well as for nature | Editorial
Thousands in Tirana are protesting against the Albanian government over plans for a mega-resort backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, which threatens a nature reserve. The protests, dubbed the 'flamingo revolution,' focus on environmental concerns and broader political accountability.
- Meet 3 members of Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ trying to torpedo a Kushner-linked development
Albanian protesters, known as the 'Flamingo Revolution,' oppose a coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, citing environmental damage to a wildlife reserve. The movement, led by artists and tour guides, uses flamingo cut-outs in nightly rallies demanding the project's halt and Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
- Ivanka called it captivating. Protesters call it destruction: What to know about the Kushner unrest in Albania
A coastal development project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump faces protests over environmental concerns. Protesters argue the luxury resort threatens protected migratory bird habitats, while the government claims it will boost tourism and EU membership prospects. Prime Minister Edi Rama defends the project and accuses Iran of inciting the protests.
- ‘I hope Rama resigns’: Why Albania’s Flamingo Revolution isn’t actually about flamingos
Protests in Albania against a Trump-linked luxury resort project in a protected natural area have evolved into broader anti-government demonstrations. The project, backed by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, sparked environmental and sovereignty concerns, leading to large-scale public unrest and clashes with security forces.
- AP Interview: Albania's leader defends Kushner-linked luxury development
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama defends a luxury development linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner amid protests over environmental concerns. The project, which includes hotels and a marina in a nature reserve, faces opposition from demonstrators and an anti-corruption investigation, though the government claims it will boost Albania's tourism and EU membership prospects.
- Kushner's island land grab: Albanians are revolting against a system, not a resort
Albanians are protesting a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, accusing them of acquiring land in Sazan, an Albanian island, without regard for local ownership and history. The article criticizes the Trumps' portrayal of the island as unclaimed and dismisses their narrative as entitlement and detachment from the local population.
- AP Interview: Albania’s leader defends Kushner-linked luxury development
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama defends a luxury development linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, despite protests and environmental concerns. The project, which includes hotels, apartments, and a marina in a nature reserve, faces criticism over potential ecological harm and disputed land ownership.
- What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania
Protests in Albania are growing against a coastal resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, which the government claims will boost tourism and EU membership efforts but faces environmental and political opposition. The development, involving a wildlife reserve and a former military island, has drawn condemnation over ecological concerns and allegations of land privatization disputes.
- What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania
Protests grow over a Trump family-linked resort project in Albania, which includes developments in a wildlife reserve and a former military base, facing environmental opposition and legal disputes. The Albanian government supports the project as a tourism and economic boost.