Why Ivanka’s Albanian Dream is a Protestors Nightmare

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Ivanka Trump's investment in an Albanian luxury resort development has sparked fierce opposition from environmental activists and local residents who say the project threatens pristine coastline and violates Albania's environmental protections. The former first daughter's company purchased land near Sarandë in 2023, planning an exclusive residential complex. Protesters argue the development will destroy protected ecosystems and set a dangerous precedent for foreign investment overriding local concerns. The dispute reflects broader tensions in Albania between economic development ambitions and environmental preservation, with critics questioning whether foreign investors receive preferential treatment from the government.