Vjosa-Narta protected landscape

Albanian protesters demand Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation amid corruption accusations, focusing on a $4 billion luxury resort project by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The project involves Sazan Island and Zvërnec, a protected landscape, with critics alleging environmental harm and corruption. Former ambassador Agim Nesho defends the investments, while analyst Eric Czuleger highlights Rama's denial of protests and shifting government narratives.

Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating changes to the protected status of a coastal wetland in Zvërnec, where a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner faces environmental opposition and violent protests. The project, led by Kushner's firm Affinity Partners, involves developing 10,000 hotel rooms and villas, with ongoing government discussions. Protests intensified after security guards allegedly assaulted demonstrators, leading to revoked licenses for two security companies and charges against 15 protesters.

Albanian anti-corruption prosecutors are investigating changes to the protected status of a coastal wetland linked to a luxury resort project by Jared Kushner's firm, Affinity Partners. Protests and violent clashes have erupted over the project, which involves environmental concerns and allegations of corruption.