Albania protests over Trump-linked luxury development turn violent
By The BriefBrief
Police blocked protesters from reaching parliament in Tirana as a rally against a luxury development linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, turned violent. During the march, protesters challenged a police cordon and pelted riot officers with eggs and tomatoes as parliament resumed from summer recess and the demonstrations marked their 100th day.
WHO:Protesters and police in Tirana
WHAT:Protesters pelted riot officers with eggs and tomatoes while police blocked them from reaching parliament.
WHEN:Sep 8, 2026
WHERE:Tirana, Albania
WHY:The rally was staged against a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law.
