Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Albanian protesters clash with police over Kushner resort plan
In Albania, people are protesting against a plan by Jared Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, to build a big, fancy hotel by the sea.
The protesters are called the 'Flamingo Revolution' because they want to protect the birds that live in the area.
The government says the protests are not real and are being caused by political opponents.
The protesters want the government to stop the hotel plan because they think it is bad for the environment and involves dishonest deals.
The police used water cannons and tear gas to stop the protesters, who threw eggs and bottles.
Some people think the land for the hotel was bought dishonestly, but the people building the hotel say it was bought fairly.
The protests have been going on for almost two months, and some people even want the prime minister to leave his job.
Protesters in Albania, known as the 'Flamingo Revolution,' clash with police over Jared Kushner's planned resort.
Protests have been ongoing for nearly two months, with demonstrators alleging corruption and environmental threats.
Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters who threw eggs and bottles.
Prime Minister Edi Rama claims protests are artificial and orchestrated by political opponents.
Protesters demand the resignation of government officials and a halt to development projects.
- Who
- Protesters, Albanian police, Jared Kushner, Prime Minister Edi Rama
- What
- Clashes between protesters and police over a planned resort by Jared Kushner
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Tirana, Albania
- Why
- Protesters oppose the resort due to allegations of corruption and threats to wildlife
Protesters
Government
Purpose of Protests
Protesters
Protesters aim to push the government out, alleging corruption and threats to wildlife from development projects.
Government
Prime Minister Edi Rama claims the protests are artificial and orchestrated by political opponents.
Land Transaction Validity
Protesters
Protesters and prosecutors question the validity of land transactions, citing potential forgery and money laundering.
Government
Developers assert that the land transactions are valid.
- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Date
- July 23
- Protest Duration
- Nearly two months
- Key Figures
- Jared Kushner, Edi Rama, Belinda Balluku
- Protest Name
- Flamingo Revolution
- Resort Investor
- Jared Kushner
- Protester Demands
- Resignation of government officials, halt to development projects