Uproar in Albania: Locals Tear Down Fences in Protest Against Luxury Resorts

In Albania, protests are intensifying against luxury developments on environmentally sensitive land. Demonstrators removed fencing at a site on the Adriatic coast, driven by dissatisfaction with projects linked to Jared Kushner. In Rrjoll, locals contest land confiscation for a five-star resort, demanding compensation and consultation.

On Saturday, tensions surged on Albania's Adriatic coast as some 200 protesters dismantled fencing surrounding a luxury development site. The demonstration reflects mounting discontent over construction on environmentally sensitive land

Protests, sparked by plans for a resort linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, continue near Vlora, a region known for its wildlife, including flamingos and turtle nesting sites.

In Rrjoll, residents opposed another project on confiscated land, demanding compensation and accusing investors of bypassing local consultation. Despite clashes, police did not obstruct fence removal efforts.