Albanian protests sparked by Ivanka Trump’s private island plan grow into huge anti-government demonstration (opens original article in a new tab)

Protests in Albania began as environmental opposition to Ivanka Trump's private island development but have grown into widespread demonstrations demanding government change and accountability

• Protests in Tirana started as environmental concerns over Ivanka Trump's private island development but expanded to demand government change
• Demonstrators call for the imprisonment of Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha citing corruption and lack of transparency
• The protests now in their 16th day include families and children emphasizing broader issues like healthcare education and economic disenfranchisement