Protesters, police clash in Albania over Trump-linked project

Albanians have protested for more than 100 days against a planned luxury hotel linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.Published On 8 Sep 20268 Sep 2026Police in the Albanian capital, Tirana, clashed with protesters and blocked them from reaching parliament as the latest rally against a luxury development linked to US President Donald Trump’s family turned violent.Tuesday’s march came as parliament resumed following summer recess and one day after the demonstrations marked their 100th day. Demonstrators challenged a police cordon in the centre of the capital, pelting officers in riot gear with eggs and tomatoes.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Mamdani says 9/11 illnesses killed more than attacks didlist 2 of 3US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensionslist 3 of 3Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled after UK air traffic control glitchend of listSince late May, angry Albanians have rallied against the planned construction of a vast luxury hotel in a coastal nature reserve, a project linked to Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, and her husband Jared Kushner.Cars transporting lawmakers to the parliament building were confronted by the crowds and hit with plastic wat...