All posts tagged: resort

Albanians Protest Corruption and Kushner-Linked Resort

Albanians Protest Corruption and Kushner-Linked Resort

Published by Sam Flores

new video loaded: Albanians Protest Corruption and Kushner-Linked Resort transcript Back transcript Albanians Protest Corruption and Kushner-Linked Resort For more than three weeks, thousands of Albanians have been protesting a planned luxury hotel development on the Adriatic coast that is partially financed by President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. This prime minister should leave. And it’s not about any more flamingos. It’s about healthcare. It’s about education. It’s about people getting poorer and poorer every day. It’s about people leaving their country because they don’t want to live here. It started as a protest because of the investment that’s happening in Sazan and Narta Lagoon from Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. It started because of that, but that was only the tip of the iceberg. Now we’re protesting for our rights and for a new Albania. It is about a private property. It is not about a land that is public. And the Albanian government is giving by selling out the country. For more than three weeks, thousands of Albanians have been protesting a planned luxury …

Drone Footage Captures Massive Fire at Dominican Resort

Drone Footage Captures Massive Fire at Dominican Resort

Published by Sam Flores

new video loaded: Drone Footage Captures Massive Fire at Dominican Resort 0:49 A large fire at a beach resort in the Dominican Republic forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and killed one person, emergency officials said. By Julie Yoon June 20, 2026 U.S.-Iran Talks Delayed After Fighting in Lebanon 1:07 Starmer Says He Will Run if There Is a Leadership Contest 1:35 Labour’s Andy Burnham Wins U.K. Special Election 1:00 Pete Hegseth Scolds NATO Allies 1:34 Trump Signs Preliminary Deal to End the War With Iran 1:03 Hot Mics at G7 Summit Offer Glimpse Into Leaders’ Conversations 1:14 Video › Today’s Videos U.S. Politics Immigration NY Region Science Business Culture Books Wellness World Africa Americas Asia South Asia Donald Trump Middle East Crisis Russia-Ukraine Crisis Visual Investigations Opinion Video Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT Source link

Viva Dominicus Bayahibe fire: Horror blaze erupts at holiday resort as smoke fills the air | World | News

Viva Dominicus Bayahibe fire: Horror blaze erupts at holiday resort as smoke fills the air | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

A horrific fire is ripping through a holiday resort in the Dominican Republic. Shocking images show thick clouds of smoke rising from a section of Viva Dominicus Bayahíbe resort in La Altagracia province. Firefighters and other emergency personnel were dispatched to contain the blaze, and they are working out to figure out its cause and the extent of the damage. It’s also unclear if there have been any injuries, The Mirror US reports. Social media reports from locals say the fire was too aggressive for the first emergency responders on scene, with firefighters struggling to tackle the blaze. One person said: “Help. The Dominicus hotel, in Bayahibe, is being affected by a fire. “Although fire trucks are already on the scene, the magnitude of the blaze exceeds the available equipment and greater support is required with higher-impact units to fully extinguish it.” The message accompanied a video showing heavy dark smoke coming from the resort hotel. Viva completed extensive renovations to common areas in recent years, including improvements to food and drink offerings. It also …

The Wilshire spa and golf resort which is perfect for a reset

The Wilshire spa and golf resort which is perfect for a reset

Published by Daniella Wilson

Driving up the winding, woodland path to the Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Wiltshire, made me feel like I’d been transported to movie set in the British countryside. The beautiful setting with wild deer meandering around made for a magical approach — and that was just the beginning.  My husband and I were lucky enough to experience this masterclass in modern hospitality, from the championship fairways to the sanctuary of its award-winning spa and its flagship restaurant… and we only had to travel an hour. Room with a view © BowoodThe rooms are bright and spacious at the Bowood Our expansive room featured high ceilings and large windows that framed the golf course and woodlands. The decor struck a perfect balance between country house heritage and chic boutique and was extremely comfortable with its king-size bed and high quality linens.  The spacious bathroom featured a walk-in rainforest shower and deep bathtub. A perfect place to unwind and with cozy bathrobes and slippers provided, I wasn’t the only one walking the halls to the …

In Albania, Protesters Rally Against Multi-Billion-Dollar Luxury Resort Backed by Jared Kushner

In Albania, Protesters Rally Against Multi-Billion-Dollar Luxury Resort Backed by Jared Kushner

Published by Sam Flores

The light of 6:00 p.m. casts a glow on the facade of the government building in the capital city of Albania, Tirana. In front of the building housing the office of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, traffic flows along a detour marked by barriers. A river of people marching from Skanderbeg Square is gathering here in front of the building, waving red flags bearing a two-headed black eagle in the center—the country’s historic symbol, associated with the national hero George Castriota Skanderbeg, after whom the square was also named. There are families, elderly people, young people, children in strollers, a soundtrack of whistles and drums. A red staircase appears in the middle of the street, carried by some protesters: they have a microphone, a speaker, and a generator to power it all. One by one, students, retirees, and activists climb those few steps to address the crowd. The Albanian revolution begins like this, with a red staircase placed in the street in front of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s office. “We’re not just defending the lagoon,” …

Albania’s Rama Vows to Push on With Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Despite Protests

Albania’s Rama Vows to Push on With Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Despite Protests

Published by Sam Flores

TIRANA, June 8 (Reuters) – Albania will plough on with a luxury resort planned ⁠by ⁠Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on a remote stretch ⁠of Balkan coast despite persistent protests over its environmental impact, Prime Minister Edi Rama told Reuters on Monday. Thousands of ​people have taken to the streets of the capital Tirana and on the southern coast where the resort has been proposed, calling for the project to be scrapped because ‌of the impact on a protected wetland home ‌to flamingoes, seals and sea turtle nesting sites. The flamingo has emerged as the movement’s symbol: protesters hoist inflatable pink birds and signs saying “Flamingo Revolution”.  Rama is unmoved, telling Reuters ⁠that the developers will “stun” ⁠onlookers with their plans in the coming months and that parts of the resort could be open ​to the public before the end of the decade.  “I’m telling you, it’s going to be a beautiful project and we’re going to do it and we’re going to be proud to contribute to Europe,” Rama said during an interview in …

Kushner luxury resort plan sparks mass protests in Albania

Kushner luxury resort plan sparks mass protests in Albania

Published by Sam Flores

Ivanka Trump, Trump’s daughter who is married to Kushner, has promoted the project several times since it was announced in 2024. “It’s an unbelievable, beautiful” private island in the middle of the Mediterranean, she told business podcaster David Senra in an interview last week. Developers have said their focus will be “responsible stewardship and environmental enhancement.” Vorpsey said the plan was about “urbanizing and transforming completely a natural area.” The plans announced by Kushner in 2024 also included an investment to build a luxury hotel at a former army headquarters in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. The Belgrade project was canceled after street protests last year. White House press spokesperson Anna Kelly told NBC News that Kushner is a “volunteer” and his private business activities “have nothing to do with the President or the administration.” Asked whether Rama’s government had greenlighted the project as a way to gain favor with Trump, she said: “This is the same, tired narrative that Democrats have pushed against President Trump, his family, and his administration for a decade.” Rama, Affinity …

Resort Wear Pieces Every Man Should Have For Summer

Resort Wear Pieces Every Man Should Have For Summer

Published by Akaay

Some of the greatest summer films all share a certain mood: languorous afternoons spent escaping the heat in wardrobes that seem to have been edited by the sun itself. There’s Alain Delon stalking the pool in paisley-print swimshorts in La Piscine, or Jude Law’s Dickie Greenleaf nursing a whisky and soda while sporting the greatest summer wardrobe ever conceived in The Talented Mr Ripley. But with summers stretching and the mercury reaching new heights every year, looking cool and keeping cool can’t be mutually exclusive. The modern vacation wardrobe needs to be adaptable, while remaining head-turningly cinematic. Here, we’ve curated the essential pieces from Mr Porter’s Summer Edit that will offer comfort and cool wherever you take them. The Printed Swim Short ORLEBAR BROWN Bulldog Portico Straight-Leg Mid-Length Printed Swim Shorts ONIA Charles Straight-Leg Printed Swim Shorts From geometric prints to bold floral scenes, printed swim shorts set the tone for your entire resort wardrobe. A mid‑length pair in a restrained pattern, such as Orlebar Brown’s Portico Bulldog style, has all the sophistication of a …

Protests in Albania over Kushner-backed luxury resort plan

Protests in Albania over Kushner-backed luxury resort plan

Published by Sam Flores

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. World Cup players set to impact historic tournament 01:48 Iran launches new attacks on U.S. allies 02:22 ‘I see no point in meeting’: Putin dismisses Zelenskyy’s offer of talks 01:21 Now Playing Backlash in Albania over plans for new luxury resort backed by Kushner 02:50 UP NEXT Miracle on Mount Everest 01:18 ‘Raw beef with spicy dip’: Laos cave survivor on the dream that kept him going underground 01:39 Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least nine Palestinians 00:42 Four migrant farmworkers killed in alleged arson attack in Italy 00:44 Japan’s fertility rate falls to record low in 2025 as part of unsettling global trend 03:37 New attacks by Iran and U.S. strain an already shaky ceasefire 02:06 Protesters clash with U.K. police over arrest of dying teenager 01:20 Huge attack on Ukraine leaves more than 20 dead 01:02 Bear attacks in Japan on the rise 01:29 Russia targets Kyiv with massive overnight attack 01:49 Race against time to find …

Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania : NPR

Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Police officers block a street during a demonstration in Tirana, Albania, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, opposing a luxury coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump over concerns about environmental impacts and transparency. Hameraldi Agolli/AP Photo hide caption toggle caption Hameraldi Agolli/AP Photo TIRANA, Albania — A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania. The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the former communist nation as it seeks to enter the high-end tourism market and pushes for European Union membership. But the venture, spanning an abandoned island and a nearby stretch of seafront on Albania’s southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of long-time Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama. Kushner and Ivanka Trump found the site on a barefoot hike The luxury project has two components: a coastal development in the Narta Lagoon area, which is a wildlife reserve, and a smaller resort on the nearby uninhabited island …