Albania: Trump Family's $5.8 Billion Resort Sparks Massive Protests (www.firstpost.com)
from Babalugats@feddit.uk to world@lemmy.world on 12 Jun 21:27
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Thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets of Tirana to protest a $5.8 billion luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Demonstrators chanted ‘Albania Is Not for Sale’ and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, accusing the government of ignoring environmental concerns and public transparency.

The controversial project is planned near a protected wetland that is home to flamingos, seals, and sea turtles.

As the so-called ‘Flamingo Revolution’ grows, the European Union is also watching closely, raising questions about Albania’s environmental commitments and its future EU membership ambitions. Joshua Barnes tells you more. — continue reading HERE

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fizzle@quokk.au on 12 Jun 23:38 next collapse

Is this their equivalent to the fascists Argentina?

… or is it more like the Tate brothers permissive jurisdiction.

Probably both I guess.

ripcord@lemmy.world on 13 Jun 02:56 next collapse

Oh are they watching closely

IS IT RAISING QUESTIONS

Akasazh@lemmy.world on 13 Jun 10:09 collapse

That family does not have w great track record with private islands