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News Albania » Tirana » Tourism: What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort project

News channel or source: https://apnews.com/article/albania-kushner-trump-development-protest-tourism-sazan-8d7d0e216c28d23fe1b2e51cbb05b926

Published on: Wednesday 03 June 2026

A coastal development project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner is facing widespread resistance. The government claims the development on the Adriatic coast will transform the nation as it seeks high ...

News Albania » Tirana » Tourism: Protests sparked by Kushner-backed resort plans gain steam in Albania

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/protests-sparked-by-kushner-backed-resort-plans-gain-steam-in-albania/ar-AA26gG8n

Published on: Monday 22 June 2026

Plans backed by investors including Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in Albania drew protests that have grown into an anti-corruption movement.

News Albania » Tirana » Tourism: Once-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom with launch of El Al direct flights

News channel or source: https://www.jta.org/2025/03/28/global/once-isolated-albania-hopes-for-israeli-tourist-boom-with-launch-of-el-al-direct-flights

Published on: Friday 28 March 2025

TIRANA, Albania — One block off Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square, Harel Kopelman is bringing traditional Albanian culture — in the form of dazzling wedding rituals, colorful costumes and delicious wines and ...

News Albania » Tirana » Tourism: Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/albanian-police-use-tear-gas-and-pepper-spray-as-tirana-protest-turns-violent/ar-AA2757S0

Published on: Thursday 02 July 2026

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump ...

News Albania » Tirana » Tourism: Albania starts mass COVID vaccinations before tourist season

News channel or source: https://www.koin.com/news/international/albania-starts-mass-covid-vaccinations-before-tourist-season/

Published on: Saturday 27 March 2021

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania started a mass inoculation campaign Sunday ahead of the summer tourism season after acquiring 192,000 doses of Chinese coronavirus vaccine Sinovac earlier this week.

News Albania » Tirana » Tourism: Albania defends funding Kanye West concert

News channel or source: https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0710/1582747-albania-defends-funding-kanye-west-concert/

Published on: Friday 10 July 2026

Albania's government has defended its payment of €4 million to support the upcoming performance by US rapper Kanye West in the capital, Tirana, amid reports of weak ticket sales.