Albanian protests escalate over Jared Kushner-backed $1.6bn luxury resort in protected coastal area
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Summary
Thousands of protesters in Albania are demonstrating against a $1.6bn luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner, citing environmental concerns over construction in a protected coastal area. The protests have been ongoing for three days in Tirana, with demonstrators using inflatable flamingos to symbolize feared ecological damage. Albania's prime minister offered to discuss solutions but opponents rejected the offer. Conservation groups say groundwork has begun in a protected area, while the prime minister defends the project as a source of jobs and investment.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThousands took to the streets of Tirana for a third straight day on Wednesday, some of them brandishing inflatable flamingos in a nod to feared environmental damage
Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment
Opponents rejected an offer from the country's prime minister 'to discuss solutions'
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