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The Journal. · Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Kushner's Albania Project Called a 'Quagmire' Amid Protests and Legal Issues

What began as a grand vision for high-end resorts in Albania has reportedly turned into a 'total quagmire' for Jared Kushner and his partners. The project has faced significant controversy, including large anti-government protests dubbed the 'Flamingo Revolution', and legal entanglements related to land acquisition.

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It has turned into this total quagmire.
It has been dubbed the Flamingo Revolution and over the weekend tens of thousands of Albanians once again joined huge anti-government protests.
Jared Kushner tried to get ahead of the curve by investing in the Balkans, and it has exploded in his face.
Heard on The Journal. — “Jared Kushner's Albania Headache: Flamingos, Contested Land and Cocaine, published Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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