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Thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets of Tirana to protest a $5.8 billion luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Demonstrators chanted ‘Albania Is Not for Sale’ and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, accusing the government of ignoring environmental concerns and public transparency.

The controversial project is planned near a protected wetland that is home to flamingos, seals, and sea turtles.

As the so-called ‘Flamingo Revolution’ grows, the European Union is also watching closely, raising questions about Albania’s environmental commitments and its future EU membership ambitions. Joshua Barnes tells you more. — continue reading HERE