'Fair to say' Kushner-Ivanka Trump resort in Albania is 'dead': reporter

The proposed luxury resort on an Albanian island, promoted as a venture involving Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, has reportedly reached a dead end. A reporter quoted by AlterNet described the project as “dead,” suggesting that the development that once attracted international attention is no longer moving forward. The comment marks a sharp reversal from earlier expectations that the resort would become a flagship investment in Albania. Coverage of the situation varies across outlets.

The Economic Times published a piece titled “Trump family’s Island project, student rage and violent protests: Albania’s crisis explained,” linking the stalled resort to a wave of student unrest and street‑level violence. Ukrainian National News reported that the European Parliament accused Albania of “hastily pushing forward” the luxury resort, indicating diplomatic concern. AlterNet’s brief centers on the reporter’s assessment that the venture is effectively dead. The controversy sits at the intersection of Albania’s drive for foreign capital and domestic political sensitivities.

The European Parliament’s criticism points to procedural worries about the speed of approval, while the student protests highlighted in The Economic Times reflect popular resistance to perceived elite deals and rapid development. Future reporting will likely monitor any official Albanian response to the European Parliament’s accusations and any legal or regulatory steps concerning the resort’s permits. Observers will also watch whether the government revises its investment strategy, whether the project is formally cancelled or revived, and how the student movement evolves in the wake of the reported collapse. These developments will shape the next phase of Albania’s engagement with high‑profile foreign investors.