Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Albania on Monday, marking the most significant wave of civic unrest in the country in recent years.
The protests are centered on opposition to a planned luxury tourist complex on the island of Sazan, a project spearheaded by Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
The involvement of high-profile US figures has added an international dimension to the domestic dispute, drawing attention from global media outlets.
The demonstrations, which have intensified over several weeks, have expanded beyond the specific development plans to encompass broader criticism of the government's handling of the project.
According to Croatian media outlet Tportal, the scale of the mobilization represents a sharp escalation in public sentiment against the initiative.
The Sazan project has been a focal point of political and social debate in Albania, with critics raising concerns over environmental impact and transparency.
The involvement of high-profile US figures has added an international dimension to the domestic dispute, drawing attention from global media outlets.