‘I’m not the Godfather’, Albanian PM says

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   Albanian PM denies corruption claims amid luxury resort protests

   Prime Minister Edi Rama has stated "I’m not the Godfather" in response to anti-corruption protests. The unrest centers on a luxury resort project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law. Rama intends for the statement to restore trust in his administration.

   What's confirmed:

   • Prime Minister Edi Rama denied accusations that he is the "Godfather" of a corrupt system.
   • Anti-corruption protests are ongoing in Albania.
   • The protests relate to a luxury resort project associated with Donald Trump's son-in-law.
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2. 1h ago

   Albanian PM Edi Rama Denies Corruption Claims Amid Luxury Resort Protests

   Prime Minister Edi Rama has rejected accusations that he is the "Godfather" of a corrupt system in Albania. The comments follow over three weeks of anti-corruption protests sparked by a $4 billion luxury project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The development is planned for Sazan island, an area known for its flamingo population.

   What's confirmed:

   • Prime Minister Edi Rama denied claims that he is the "Godfather" behind a system of corruption in Albania during an interview with the Financial Times.
   • Protests against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have lasted more than three weeks.
   • The luxury project is valued at $4 billion and is planned for Sazan island.
   • Protesters have torn down a construction site related to the luxury resort.
   • Rama stated, "People say I’m the one in charge of all this. I tell them, ‘fuck you.’"

   Still unconfirmed:

   • International media have dubbed the protests the "Flamingo Revolution".
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