Jared Kushner

Europe News

Albania protests escalate into diplomatic standoff with Iran

Protests in Albania over a Jared Kushner-backed resort project have sparked a diplomatic row with Iran. Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges that online campaigns supporting the protests are part of an Iranian-backed "hybrid war," while Iran denies the claims.

12/06/2026

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Albania: thousands rally on 12th day of protests against Trump-linked resort

Thousands of protesters gathered in Tirana on 11 June for a twelfth consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, warning that the project threatens Albania’s protected Vjosa-Narta wetlands.

12/06/2026

The Cube

Amid widespread protests, Albanian island project sparks fake claims

The heated controversy surrounding the multi-billion-euro property development project across various Albanian beauty spots has triggered a stream of misleading online claims.

09/06/2026

Europe News

Albania's PM posts AI video of himself in bra in swipe at influencers

In a speech, Rama argued that many influencers make money by promoting themselves on social media while paying no taxes to the state.

09/06/2026

Europe News

What is 'Kushner Island' and why are Albanians protesting about it?

Known as Sazan Island, the former Italian military outpost and once secret communist naval base is being contested again as plans for a luxury resort raise questions about conservation.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Edi Rama alleges 'hybrid war' over Kushner-linked Albania project

The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who sees external interference.

05/06/2026

Albania

Clash at protest against Kushner linked Albania resort project

Video shows security personnel arguing with demonstrators before pushing one protester to the ground and dragging him away. The incident took place during a rally organised by environmental groups opposing a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

04/06/2026

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Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.

04/06/2026

Europe News

Rama pushes back amid Trump family-linked resort protests in Albania

The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

03/06/2026

Europe News

Protests against Kushner-linked resort in Albania enter second day

Environmental NGOs have long raised concerns that the project could threaten the area's biodiversity and disrupt bird migration routes.

02/06/2026

Earth News

Albania urged to halt luxury resort on uninhabited island. Here’s why

Dozens of environmental organisations are urging the Albanian government to halt the mega project on Sazan.

27/01/2026

USA

Trump nominee Charles Kushner confirmed as US ambassador to France

The US Senate backed Kushner in a 51-45 vote, despite past convictions for charges including tax evasions that were later pardoned by Donald Trump.

20/05/2025

Nature

The dark truth behind a 5* resort planned on an Albanian wetland

A new international airport and luxury tourism developments could spell the end for one of Europe’s last pristine deltas.

18/05/2024

USA

New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies

Trump pardoned more than two dozen people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law.

24/12/2020