Violent clashes occurred between police and demonstrators outside Albania's parliament on July 2, 2026, amid protests against a luxury hotel development linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The protests began in late May over the planned construction in a nature reserve in Zvernec, located on Albania's southwestern coast. Demonstrators gathered outside parliament for the second time that week, confronting lawmakers and blocking entry to the building. Riot police responded by using tear gas, pepper spray, and water cannons to disperse the crowd. According to police reports, 15 officers were injured, with four requiring hospitalization, while 25 demonstrators were detained. The health ministry reported that two protesters were also injured and treated in a hospital. Earlier in the week, six individuals were arrested for throwing eggs at lawmakers' vehicles. The protests, which initially began peacefully, have escalated in response to the development project, which has been criticized for perceived corruption and a lack of transparency from Prime Minister Edi Rama.
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Protests Erupt in Albania Over Resort Development Linked to Kushner Family
Protests in Albania against a luxury hotel development linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner escalated into violent clashes with police on July 2, 2026. The demonstrations, which began in late May, have drawn attention to issues of corruption and transparency in the government, leading to multiple arrests and injuries on both sides.
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Protests Erupt in Albania Over Resort Development Linked to Kushner Family