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Edi Rama

Person · Head_of_state · Albania · 97 dispatches indexed · last seen Jun 28, 2026
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Geopolitical Economics
Alfredo Jalife-Rahme: Under the Magnifying Glass

Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners faced investigation by Albania's anti-corruption office over a 4.7 billion dollar real estate project on island Sazan, amid public protests demanding cancellation due to environmental and sovereignty concerns.

La Jornada · Jun 7
International Relations
Newsletter: Europe’s most exclusive club might be getting bigger

EU leaders convened in Montenegro for a summit with six Western Balkan countries seeking accelerated EU membership, while Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine's accession process, marking significant progress on European enlargement amid regional reform concerns.

Euronews.com · Jun 5
Geopolitical Economics
Jared Kushner-linked development project in Albania faces growing resistance

A Kushner-linked Albanian coastal development project spanning a wildlife reserve faces mounting resistance from environmental campaigners and protesters, with police deploying water cannons as the government pursues the 4.6 billion dollar investment despite biodiversity concerns.

CBC | Top Stories News · Jun 5
Geopolitical Politics
Flamingo Revolution, Israeli footprint, and Albanian PM’s Iranophobic ravings

Tens of thousands of Albanians protested Jared Kushner's $4.7 billion luxury resort project on strategic Sazan Island, viewing it as sovereignty surrender to American billionaires and Israeli interests, while Prime Minister Rama falsely blamed Iran for orchestrating the uprising.

Tehran Times · Jun 15
Geopolitical Economics
Rejection in Albania of Ivanka Trump's island purchase

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's 1.4 billion dollar purchase of Albania's abandoned Sazan island sparked massive protests in Tirana, as environmentalists and political opponents opposed the development deal affecting protected coastal landscapes despite government backing for tourism and EU membership.

La Jornada · Jun 11
International Relations
EU pledges 6 bln USD to support Western Balkans’ path to membership

The EU launched a 6-billion-euro financial facility at a summit in Montenegro to accelerate Western Balkans integration, with Montenegro targeting 2028 EU membership and France and Germany proposing phased market access for candidate countries implementing required reforms.

Macau Business · Jun 6
International Relations
EU pledges 6 bln USD to support Western Balkans' path to membership

The EU pledged 6 billion euros to Western Balkan countries to accelerate economic reforms and EU membership, with Montenegro potentially joining by 2028, while regional leaders expressed varying support for the integration process.

Xinhua · Jun 5
Geopolitical Economics
Protest in Albania against son-in-law of US President

Thousands protested in Albania against Jared Kushner's 1.2 billion dollar luxury tourism project on Sazan Island and coastal areas, opposing what they view as environmental destruction and political corruption by Prime Minister Edi Rama.

La Jornada · Jun 5
International Relations
Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans

German Chancellor Merz announced the EU will initiate gradual integration of six Western Balkan countries seeking membership, including Montenegro, Albania, and Serbia, accelerating a process stalled for thirteen years amid geopolitical concerns.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5
Geopolitical Economics
Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania

Jared Kushner's planned $1.6 billion luxury resort on Albania's Sazan Island has sparked mass protests over environmental concerns, though the government views it as crucial for positioning Albania as a global tourism destination and advancing EU membership aspirations.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5