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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s efforts to capitalize on their more than a billion-dollar development of an island off the coast of Albania are sparking massive protests in the Balkan nation.

Together, Kushner and Trump are in the process of developing a private luxury resort with over 10,000 hotel rooms on Sazan Island in Albania, with $1.6 billion worth of construction set to take place; however, these plans have been met with widespread protests by local Albanians and posts on X, an array of media reports show.

Protests continue in Albania over a planned tourism development linked to US President Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner

Demonstrators raise environmental concerns and accuse authorities of opening protected areas to large-scale construction… pic.twitter.com/iNp97SKBH3

— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) June 3, 2026

 

Sazan is Albania’s only island.

As a guest on the All-In Podcast, Kushner told the venture capital hosts that he came across the island during a vacation stay on his friend Nathaniel Rothschild’s yacht, The New Miami Times reported.

Protesters made their case known from the Albanian coast to as far as the Albanian capital of Tirana that the development plans are not welcome.

 Jared Kushner’s $1.6 billion luxury resort plan in Albania is under anti-corruption investigation.

The project would turn a protected Adriatic coastal reserve into a 10,000-room tourism destination, and critics say the government quietly changed land protections to make it… https://t.co/vd9xMhg3oi

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 4, 2026

 

Top concerns among the Albanian picketers are environmental and also pertain to allegations of governmental corruption, given the fact that the island was riddled with red tape until President Trump took office. (RELATED: Ivanka Trump Reportedly Targeted For Assassination By Foreign Agent)

Chanting “Cancel the project” and holding banners reading “Albania is not for sale” and “Ivanka, go home” – a reference to Kushner’s wife – the protesters demanded that the government block the resort project, which has raised concerns about environmental damage and corruption.… pic.twitter.com/9dmhitUFlD

— Rudi (@Rudi46772946) June 3, 2026

 

The waters surrounding the island as well as the island itself have been described as one of Europe’s “most environmentally sensitive areas,” according to Mother Jones. Before the plans to develop were approved, the island’s wetlands were deemed a government-protected national park for ecological preservation reasons, the outlet noted.

The area is home to robust biodiversity that includes flamingos, seals, as well as sea turtle nesting sites, POLITICO Europe reported.

On the corruption front, after President Donald Trump was elected to the White House again in 2024, the Albanian government handed Atlantic Incubation Partners, an LLC tied to Jared Kushner, a “strategic investor” status, which paved the way for the longstanding environmental protections to be lifted.

Despite the backlash, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has signaled his support and has no plans to halt the development from moving forward, saying, “There is absolutely no chance that the investment will stop as long as I am here,” according to The Guardian.

Rama also denied allegations that the billion-dollar project will have any negative impacts on wildlife, the Guardian noted.

The uninhabited island has a history of being utilized for military purposes in the last century.

During World War I, Italy seized the island and, in 1920, established a military presence there until the end of World War II. During their occupation, the government erected several structures, such as a lighthouse and several Italian naval buildings, according to The Sun.

After World War II, the Italian government ceded the island back to Albania, and it has been largely uninhabited ever since, except for a military outpost.

The Daily Caller reached out to Kushner’s office but has not received a response as of publication.

https://dailycaller.com/2026/06/04/ivanka-trump-jared-kushner-albania-private-island-development-protests/

 

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Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of the capital, Tirana on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day of protests against a controversial luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

The €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) development is being spearheaded by Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners, and includes projects on Sazan Island and an undeveloped stretch of coastline near the Vjosa-Narta protected area in the south of the country. The wetland is home to flamingos, seals, and sea turtle nesting sites.

The Albanian government has defended the investment as a way to attract high-end tourism, support the economy, and achieve its long-standing goal of joining the EU. Environmental groups warn that the project threatens the fragile ecosystem and exposes broader governance issues.

Speaking to RT, political analyst Nikola Vujinovic said the controversy goes beyond environmental concerns and reflects wider political tensions in Albania. He argued that the project has become tangled up in debates over Prime Minister Edi Rama’s ties to Washington and support for the Trump administration.

READ MORE: Trump’s son-in-law to redevelop NATO-bombed buildings

According to Vujinovic, the protests also stem from broader allegations against Rama’s government, including claims of corruption and authoritarianism.

Here is the full report.

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https://www.rt.com/news/641040-mass-protests-albania-trump/

 

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MEANWHILE:

 

A demonstration in the Belgian capital against controversial cuts to education spending has descended into violence. It comes against the backdrop of mounting opposition to the government’s efforts to balance the budget. 

What began as a largely peaceful protest by thousands of students and teachers in central Brussels on Thursday later turned violent, with hooded individuals reportedly setting fires, damaging property and clashing with police. Some social media users posting videos on X claimed the unrest had been fueled by groups of migrant youths who infiltrated the demonstration.  

Protestors were opposed to a package of austerity measures put forward by Belgium’s French Community government, which oversees French-language education. The reforms would raise annual university tuition fees for most students from €835 ($964) to around €1,194 and require some secondary-school teachers to take on additional classroom hours without extra pay. 

Officials say the measures would save €300 million and help address a budget deficit projected to reach €1.9 billion. The roughly 35% increase would bring fees more closely into line with those at Flemish universities, according to the government. 

The package has sparked months of opposition from students, teachers, and trade unions, who argue that the changes will make higher education less accessible and place additional pressure on already overstretched staff. 

Despite the protests, the Parliament of the French Community approved the bill on Friday after more than 14 hours of debate, paving the way for the reforms to take effect. French Community government leader Elisabeth Degryse defended the measures as necessary to address the region’s financial challenges. 

 

https://www.rt.com/news/641081-brussels-protests-budget-cuts/

 

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SUNDAY WIRE EP 598 – The Epstein Class Head for Albania

 

This week on SUNDAY WIRE returns with host Patrick Henningsen, covering the biggest stories in the US and internationally. This week we unpack the fake Lebanon “truce” agreement being pushed by Trump and Netanyahu, which was quickly rejected by Hezbollah. Also, we get into Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s latest gaudy property deal in Albania—as the self-absorbed Epstein Class covet another private island—a public-private partnership land grab that’s now triggered a massive backlash in Albania. Later in the Overdrive segment, we’re joined by teammates Bryan “Hesher”McClain, Adam “Ruckus” Clark, and Basil Valentine for deeper comment and analysis on this week’s earth-shaking geopolitical development. All this and more…

 

https://21stcenturywire.com/2026/06/07/sunday-wire-ep-598-the-epstein-class-head-for-albania/

 

 

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