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Albania Withdraws Bulldozers From Trump-Backed Resort Site After Protests but Prime Minister Vows Project Will Proceed
Equipment was pulled from a billion-dollar resort project in the Vjosa-Narta protected zone after demonstrators opposed the development backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
Jun 6, 4:31 PM·1m read1 source
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Bulldozers and excavators were withdrawn from the construction site of a billion-dollar resort development in Albania after protesters rejected plans for the project backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. " They said wildlife in the Vjosa-Narta protected zone will be destroyed if the project proceeds.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who has led the country since 2013, has insisted the project will go ahead despite rising public pressure.
Rama has championed the development as a potential economic boon for Albania, which has one of the lowest GDP per capita rates in Europe. @CBSNews reported the withdrawal of equipment followed the demonstrations at the site inside the protected zone.
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