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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.

Albanians held their 35th consecutive night of protests in Tirana against a luxury coastal resort project linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, which has evolved into broader anti-government and anti-corruption demonstrations. Protesters demanded Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, constitutional reform, and an end to corruption, using symbolic acts like toppling a bust of Rama and referencing the 'pink flamingo revolution.'

Albanians held their 35th consecutive night of protests in Tirana, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, constitutional reform, and an end to corruption. The protests began over a luxury resort project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, but have expanded into broader anti-government demonstrations. Protesters used symbolic gestures like toppling a bust of Rama and carrying pink flamingo balloons, referencing environmental concerns tied to the resort.

Violent clashes between police and protesters erupted in Tirana, Albania, over a luxury resort project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s family. Demonstrators opposed the construction in a nature reserve, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama resign over corruption allegations, leading to injuries, arrests, and property damage.

Albanian police used tear gas and pepper spray against protesters in Tirana as demonstrations against a luxury coastal development linked to Jared Kushner turned violent. The protests, initially environmental in nature, have evolved into broader political opposition to Prime Minister Edi Rama's government, with thousands demanding his resignation.

Albanian police used tear gas and pepper spray against protesters in Tirana during violent clashes linked to anti-government demonstrations. The protests, part of the 'flamingo revolution,' oppose a luxury coastal development project tied to Jared Kushner, with protesters demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation and accusing authorities of ignoring their concerns.

Albanian police used tear gas and pepper spray against protesters in Tirana during violent clashes linked to anti-government demonstrations over a luxury coastal development project tied to Jared Kushner. The protests, initially focused on environmental concerns, have evolved into broader political opposition against Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama, with thousands demanding his resignation and condemning government inaction.

Plans for a NATO summit in Albania next year are in doubt due to resistance from the Trump administration and dissatisfaction among NATO members with Tirana's low defense spending, according to a NATO diplomat, European official, and three people familiar with the matter.

Protesters and police clashed in Tirana, Albania, following a visit by European Parliament members who supported the 'Flamingo Revolution' against a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. Demonstrations initially targeting the resort proposal have expanded to demand government resignation, law repeal, and a technical government, with six arrests reported during Tuesday's escalation.

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.

Thousands in Albania protest against a Kushner-linked resort project, with environmentalists opposing the socialist prime minister's support for the development. The event is dubbed the 'Flamingo revolution' in the capital Tirana.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama criticized 'Flamingo Revolution' protesters, calling them 'hajvan' and comparing the movement to Nazi Germany. The 14-day protest, initially against a Kushner-linked resort, has grown into a large anti-government demonstration in Tirana, with 100,000-200,000 participants demanding Rama's resignation.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama attended a rally of supporters in Tirana as thousands elsewhere called for his resignation. The situation involves a Trump-linked resort dispute.

Thousands of protesters in Albania's capital demonstrated against a Trump-linked resort project. Daily demonstrations over a week target the project connected to US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.

Protests in Tirana against two €5 billion resort projects linked to Jared Kushner in ecologically sensitive areas have expanded into demands for the Albanian political establishment to resign. Demonstrations began after bulldozers entered one site on May 30, with daily marches continuing in a central square.

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.

Protesters in Tirana, Albania, demonstrated against a luxury coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump due to environmental and transparency concerns. The demonstration on June 3, 2026, featured pink flamingo cutouts as a symbol of opposition.

Albanians gathered in Tirana to protest plans for a luxury resort on the country's Adriatic coast backed by Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law. The protests continue as reported by CBS News' Emmet Lyons.

Albanians gathered in Tirana to protest plans for a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner on the country's Adriatic coast, as reported by CBS News' Emmet Lyons.

A protest in Tirana, Albania, on June 3, 2026, part of Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' against the Trump family and Prime Minister Edi Rama, focuses on opposition to Ivanka Trump's luxury real estate projects.

Thousands in Tirana, Albania, protested a $1.6bn luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, citing environmental damage to a sensitive area and lack of political transparency. Builders began fencing the site, sparking public outrage over ecological risks and unclear political dealings.

Thousands in Albania have protested against a $1.6bn luxury resort project backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, citing environmental concerns and lack of political transparency. The resort, located in an ecologically sensitive area with 200 bird species, has sparked outrage as construction began with a concrete and barbed wire fence around the site.

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Azerbaijan, warning Americans to avoid the country due to escalating security risks, including armed conflict near the Iranian border, terrorism threats, and unmarked landmines along the Armenian-Azeri border. The advisory also highlights ongoing Iranian drone and missile strikes since February 2024, with similar alerts recently issued for Albania and Haiti.

The U.S. Embassy in Albania issued a travel advisory for Tirana, warning American travelers of potential attacks by pro-Iranian groups due to rising global tensions. The advisory highlights risks at crowded venues like tourist sites and hotels, while noting Tirana's appeal as a budget-friendly Adriatic destination.