The Trumps are facing protests over their billion dollar plans for the island. Clearing has already begun on an area environmentalists say is key to conservation, Maira Butt reports
Albania’s state anti-corruption agency has confirmed it opened an investigation related to the project but has not disclosed details.
The government says the land earmarked for the project is privately owned but competing claims have emerged questioning the privatisation, a common dispute on similar deals.
Prime Minister Rama remains committed and says the development would align with Albania’s ambition to become a major global tourism destination.