Thousands of people [2] have taken to the streets of Tirana to protest a resort development linked to Jared Kushner [2].
The demonstrations represent a growing conflict over national sovereignty and environmental protection. Protesters said the government is selling Albania’s natural land to foreign investors through the project, which they view as harmful to the environment [1, 4, 5].
Nightly demonstrations have continued for more than two weeks [1, 3], beginning in mid-June 2026 [1, 3]. The unrest has centered on the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama, with protesters accusing the administration of prioritizing foreign interests over domestic preservation [1, 2].
During a demonstration on Monday night, crowds chanted "Rama në burg, Berisha në burg" [3]. The phrase calls for the imprisonment of both Rama and Sali Berisha.
Prime Minister Rama has responded to the unrest with sharp criticism. He said the protesters are "fascist" and compared them to Nazis [1]. Rama also said the protests serve as a stage for anti-Trump forces [1].
While the government frames the unrest as politically motivated by foreign interests, the protesters maintain their focus is on the ecological impact of the resort. Some reports indicate the protests have escalated into a diplomatic standoff with Iran [2], though other reports do not mention such a conflict [1].
The movement, which some have called the "Flamingo Revolution," continues to mobilize citizens against the development project [2].
“"Rama në burg, Berisha në burg"”
The unrest in Tirana highlights a volatile intersection of local environmental concerns and international geopolitics. By linking a domestic land deal to the Trump family and subsequently framing the opposition as 'anti-Trump' or 'fascist,' the Rama administration is shifting the narrative from a policy dispute over land use to a broader ideological struggle. The potential involvement of foreign entities, such as the reported standoff with Iran, suggests that Albania's internal stability is increasingly tied to its diplomatic positioning between Western and Eastern powers.
