Albania protests rage into 17th day over Trump-linked resort project
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Anti-government protests in Albania entered their 17th consecutive day on Wednesday as demonstrators in Tirana rallied against a controversial tourism project linked to former US President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump. Protesters chanted “Albania is not for sale” and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, whose government has faced mounting criticism over the $1.2 billion development in the coastal town of Vlorë. The project, which includes luxury resorts and a golf course, has drawn accusations of corruption and environmental damage, with environmentalists warning of irreversible harm to the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park.
The demonstrations, which began on June 1, have drawn support from opposition parties, trade unions, and civil society groups. Opposition leader Lulzim Basha of the Democratic Party accused Rama’s Socialist Party of “selling off national assets to foreign interests” and vowed to escalate pressure until the project is scrapped. “This is not just about a development—it’s about sovereignty,” Basha told reporters outside the prime minister’s office. The government has defended the project, arguing it will create 5,000 jobs and boost tourism revenue, but has faced scrutiny over opaque bidding processes and alleged ties to organized crime.
The unrest coincides with broader regional tensions over foreign investment in the Balkans. In Italy, far-right firebrand General Roberto Vannacci launched a new political party on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of betraying right-wing ideals by failing to curb migration. Vannacci, a former army chief, has lured defectors from Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party and is polling at 12% ahead of next year’s general election. Meanwhile, in France, far-right leader Jordan Bardella faced criticism from President Emmanuel Macron’s allies over alleged “migration fraud” in his party’s campaign promises.
In the UK, a new far-right party, Restore Britain, is poised to disrupt Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in a Thursday special election. Led by ex-football chairman Rupert Lowe and backed by Elon Musk, the party has adopted an even more hardline anti-immigration stance, threatening to split the right-wing vote and hand victory to Labour. Lowe, who split from Reform UK in February, has framed the election as a referendum on “national survival,” warning of “cultural replacement” if immigration is not halted.
Back in Albania, the protests show no signs of abating, with organizers calling for a nationwide strike on Friday. “The government is deaf to the people’s voice,” said environmental activist Eriona Hasani. “We will not stop until this project is dead.” The prime minister’s office has not responded to requests for comment.
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