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Mass protests, dubbed the 'flamingo revolution', have erupted in Albania over plans to build mega-resorts on Sazan island and the Zvërnec peninsula, backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Locals and diaspora are outraged by the perceived exploitation of natural reserves and denial of access to cherished sites, fueling broader discontent with the government and oligarchic interests.

Albania's Sazan Island, known for its beauty and history, has become a focal point for protests against a large-scale real estate development planned by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Environmental concerns have escalated into anti-government demonstrations demanding the Prime Minister's resignation.

Albanien plant ein Luxusresort auf der Insel Sazan, das Hotels, Villen und einen Jachthafen umfassen soll. Trotz Umweltbedenken und Protesten hält die Regierung an dem Projekt fest, das von Jared Kushners Firma Affinity Partners umgesetzt wird. Kritiker fordern einen Stopp und den Rücktritt von Premier Rama.

En investering på 1,4 miljarder dollar av Trump-Kushners bolag Affinity Partners i lyxresorter på Sazan och Zvërnec i Albanien möts av starka protester. Kritiken riktas mot inhemsk korruption, miljökonsekvenser och bristande samråd, trots regeringens stöd.

Ivanka Trump und Jared Kushner planen ein Luxusresort auf der albanischen Insel Sazan. Premierminister Rama verteidigt das Projekt, während Umweltschützer und Bürger Bedenken äußern und Korruptionsermittlungen eingeleitet wurden.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner plan a €1.4 billion luxury resort on Albania's Sazan Island, sparking outrage among locals and environmentalists. Critics accuse the government of corruption and prioritizing private interests over public and environmental concerns.

Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Sazanov announced that discussions are underway with the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding a potential excise tax on imported steel. A final decision is expected in the fall, coinciding with the budget process.

Google'ın ana şirketi Alphabet destekli proje, California ve Florida'da milyonlarca bakterili sivrisinek salmayı planlıyor. Amaç hastalık taşıyan sivrisinek popülasyonunu azaltmak olsa da, eleştirmenler bunu büyük bir açık hava biyolojik deneyi olarak nitelendiriyor.

Des milliers de citoyens ont manifesté à Tirana pour demander la transparence sur un projet touristique de luxe lié à Jared Kushner. Des protestations ont eu lieu à Tirana et Zvërnec, avec des accusations de menaces pour la biodiversité et des enquêtes sur l'origine des fonds.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are leading a €1.4 billion luxury tourism development on Albania's Sazan Island, a former military outpost. The project aims to transform the 1,400-hectare island into a high-end destination with hotels and villas, attracting international travelers but raising environmental concerns.
A $1.4 billion luxury tourism project on Albania's Sazan Island, backed by the government and involving Kushner Company, faces growing opposition from environmental activists and locals. Protesters accuse authorities of prioritizing private development over environmental protection and displacing minority Greek families.

Russia's Finance Ministry states no current discussions on introducing a windfall tax, with decisions to be made comprehensively during the 2027-2029 budget planning based on macroeconomic forecasts.

Tekirdağ'ın Ergene ilçesinde tarımsal sulamada kullanılan Ulaş Göleti'nde dün akşam toplu balık ölümleri yaşandı. Binlerce ölü sazan balığı gören vatandaşlar durumu Ergene Tarım ve Orman Müdürlüğü'ne bildirdi. İnceleme başlatan ekipler, sudan ve ölü balıklardan numune aldı.

In a wide-ranging interview, Albanian PM defended ongoing talks with Jared Kushner over the sale of Sazan Island in the Adriatic.