Protests sparked by Kushner-backed resort plans gain steam in Albania

Thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets of the country's capital Tirana for 21 consecutive days in protests sparked by concerns over a Jared Kushner-backed luxury tourism development in an area rich in natural beauty. Anger over the construction plans for the historically protected Pishë Poro-Narta area on the country's coast have expanded into a wider movement against alleged corruption in the Albanian government and the country's ruling elite. Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, is among a group of investors seeking to build a luxury tourism complex on Albania's Sazan Island and along the country's Adriatic coastline. Early planning documents reviewed by CBS News show the project could include 800 guest rooms and suites, luxury villas, a golf course, a casino, a water park, and townhouses and apartments. Protesters gather in front of Albania's Prime Minister's Office during a demonstration against plans for a luxury resort development near a protected natural area, in Tirana, June 20, 2026. Adnan Beci/AFP/Getty CBS News sought comment from Kushner's firm Affinity Partners earlier this month to confirm his involvement in the project. …