Albanians protest against another luxury development on Adriatic coast
Protesters in Albania tore down fences at a luxury development site in Rrjoll, citing land confiscation and environmental concerns. This follows ongoing public opposition to various luxury projects, including one linked to Jared Kushner.
Why it matters
The protests reflect growing public frustration over land rights and the environmental impact of rapid tourism development in Albania.
Police stand by as protesters tear down a fence where a tourist resort is planned in Rrjoll, near Shkodra, Albania, on 13 June 2026. Photograph: Florion Goga/Reuters View image in fullscreen Police stand by as protesters tear down a fence where a tourist resort is planned in Rrjoll, near Shkodra, Albania, on 13 June 2026. Photograph: Florion Goga/Reuters Albania Albanians protest against another luxury development on Adriatic coast Fencing removed at environmentally sensitive site, mirroring protests against Trump son-in-law’s project
Reports on local grievances and environmental concerns with a neutral tone regarding the developers.
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