Albanian police block protesters at rally against Kushner-linked coastal development

Police in Albania prevented a group of demonstrators from reaching the parliament on Tuesday, halting the latest rally against a proposed luxury coastal development tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son‑in‑law, Jared Kushner. The gathering, which participants dubbed the “flamingo revolution,” featured signs depicting the pink bird that they argue could be endangered by the project. Organisers said the demonstration was intended to pressure authorities to suspend the plan, which they claim would cause significant environmental harm and restrict public access to the shoreline.

The contested scheme envisions a large‑scale resort complex on a stretch of Albania’s Adriatic coast, a location that environmental groups and local residents have identified as a critical habitat for wildlife, including the iconic flamingo. Critics argue that the development would damage fragile ecosystems and privatize a traditionally public beach area. While police cited public order concerns for blocking the protesters, the opposition movement has vowed to continue its campaign, urging the government to reconsider the project in light of the alleged ecological and social impacts.