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Albanian Protesters Storm Construction Site Amid Fury Over Jared Kushner's Project | AC1G
DRM News youtube ^ | June 22, 2026 | DRM News

Posted on 06/22/2026 11:44:42 AM PDT by Morgana

Angry protesters in Albania vandalized a construction site linked to a controversial development project, accusing political leaders of enriching themselves at the expense of ordinary citizens. Demonstrators denounced Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha, saying Albanians have been forced into emigration while their ancestral lands are exploited. The unrest reflects growing opposition to major development projects and alleged corruption.

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I kinda get the feeling their upset.
1 posted on 06/22/2026 11:44:42 AM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

I just don’t see investing in foreign countries if I had that kind of “ef” you money.


2 posted on 06/22/2026 11:54:49 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: Resolute Conservative

If it were me I’d want something more close to home.


3 posted on 06/22/2026 11:59:25 AM PDT by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul 🇺🇸 )
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To: Morgana

Just wait a few months for Cuba.


4 posted on 06/22/2026 12:05:11 PM PDT by HYPOCRACY (There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )
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To: HYPOCRACY

Albania’s a muzzie/atheist shithole.


5 posted on 06/22/2026 12:07:32 PM PDT by HYPOCRACY (There is no gravity. The earth just sucks. )
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To: Morgana

Albania is practically devoid of people under 35 years of age.


6 posted on 06/22/2026 12:08:50 PM PDT by allendale
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To: allendale

Explains why they have no kids.
Too damned self centered.


7 posted on 06/22/2026 12:18:22 PM PDT by 1ScrappyArmyMom
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To: Morgana

Albania is the most underdeveloped nation in Europe. This seemed like a big chance to put them on the map with a world-class resort. Guess not.


8 posted on 06/22/2026 12:26:50 PM PDT by montag813
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To: montag813

They must think it’s Commodore Perry threatening to blow up Japan.


9 posted on 06/22/2026 12:29:00 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Resolute Conservative; Morgana; montag813

Well, as I understand it, the spans the uninhabited Sazan Island and the Vjosa-Narta protected area. The area serves as a critical habitat for endangered species like the Mediterranean monk seal, loggerhead sea turtles, and migrating flamingos.

To pave the way for the resort, the Albanian parliament amended strict environmental protection laws in February 2024 to lift bans on building inside nature reserves.

there were zero public consultations before work began.

So the protest is not about Jared, rather about local corruption


10 posted on 06/22/2026 2:36:57 PM PDT by Cronos (Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.)
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To: Morgana
Yes its one thing to invest in this kind of thing (a private island no less) when Trump is NOT in office, a whole other to do this while he is.

Reckless PR.

11 posted on 06/22/2026 2:40:33 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🗺️)
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