Thousands of Albanians protest a planned luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner

NPR | By Megan Williams

Published June 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM EDT

Albania braces for bigger protests as Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort sparks environmental outrage.

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