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Environment & Energy

wyn borkins

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7. Just A Bit More Information

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 08:11 AM

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This newsy is from Aljazeera News, so those of you who would rather not partake, then do not click the linked article; however, I found this piece interesting, relevant, current, and free from political posturing.

Aljazeera News (Explainer) (Environment) (By Urooba Jamal on 5 Jun 2026)

Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania. The government hopes the high-profile project can position Albania as a major global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.

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"This Will Completely Destroy Us" Thousands Protest Jared Kushner's $1.6B Resort in Albania - DRM News [View all] Rhiannon12866 Yesterday OP

Long live Albania!! 🇦🇱 ❣️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #1

Just Does Not Seem Feasible wyn borkins Yesterday #2

Excellent points. Plus, what would attract that number of tourists to that remote site in Albania to begin with?? Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #3

Gambling ? Legalized vices ? The Epstein Memorial Theme Park and Statutory Rape Pavilion ? nt eppur_se_muova Yesterday #9

I've concluded that it's Trump's escape plan. Baitball Blogger Yesterday #5

What I like about this protest the most is that it might stop the Kushners from setting up Baitball Blogger Yesterday #4

Excellent point! And we know that he's looking for a safe exile if he ever completes his "ballroom" Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #6

Just A Bit More Information wyn borkins Yesterday #7

Thanks so much! Rhiannon12866 Yesterday #8