Dua Lipa Backs Albanian Protests over Trump-Linked Resort
The singer said the daily demonstrations highlight concerns over environmental protections and government transparency as opposition grows to the planned development.
- On Tuesday, British singer Dua Lipa called the ongoing protest movement in Albania "inspiring" during a podcast appearance, as demonstrations against a resort project linked to President Donald Trump's family continue to rattle the government in Tirana.
- Demonstrations began in late May after fencing and construction equipment appeared on a protected coastal nature reserve, sparking public anger over a luxury hotel project involving Ivanka and Jared Kushner.
- The 30-year-old singer, who is of Kosovan-Albanian descent, criticized the government for changing environmental laws without public consultation, stating the situation reveals a structural need to rebuild "in a way that supports the people."
- Local environmental activist Besjana Guri welcomed the comments, telling AFP that the musician's support sends a "powerful message" to the Albanian government regarding the development approval process.
- Opposition to the development has evolved into a broader flashpoint for systemic corruption concerns, with protesters now demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama to address the national crisis.
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The singer born in London, but daughter of Kosovo Albanian refugees, called the claims for the ecological damage caused by the project “inspirators”
The singer considers "concerning" the attitude of the Albanian government in allowing the change of environmental legislation to allow the construction of the resort on the island. Protests last 45 days.
British singer Dua Lipa said in a podcast released on Tuesday that the ongoing protest movement in Albania against a resort linked to US President Donald Trump's family, which has alarmed the Tirana government, is "inspiring".
Ivanka Trump's husband Jared Kushner plans to build a luxury hotel in a nature reserve. Demonstrators now receive prominent support.
Pop star Dua Lipa denounces the change in environmental laws for the eyes of American investors. The post Dua Lipa: Resounding intervention for Albania - In favor of the Flamingo Revolution, against Rama appeared first on in.gr.
The singer is joining the protest against the hotel project planned by Trump's son-in-law. It is to be built in an Albanian nature reserve.
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