Protesters Return to Tirana Streets Over Coastal Resort Project
Demonstrators gathered again in Albania's capital to oppose a large coastal resort development on a protected Adriatic stretch. The project has drawn renewed public attention after earlier demonstrations.
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france24.comThousands of people returned to the streets of Tirana on Friday to protest a coastal resort development planned for a protected section of the Adriatic coast. The project has been linked in public discussion to Jared Kushner. Organizers said the development would occupy land designated for environmental protection.
Background on the Project Local reports describe the resort as a large-scale construction effort that includes multiple buildings and infrastructure. The site lies within an area previously identified by Albanian authorities for conservation. Demonstrators carried signs and chanted slogans calling for the project to be halted.
Police maintained a presence but reported no major incidents during the march.
Similar protests occurred earlier this year when initial plans for the resort became public. Organizers said turnout on Friday matched or exceeded earlier events. No statements from the developer or government officials were included in the reports covering the demonstration.
