Serbia clears the way for controversial Trump-linked property plan

The Serbian government has cleared the way for a controversial real estate project linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The project involves the construction of a hotel on the ruins of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters in Belgrade, which was bombed during the 1999 NATO airstrikes. The Serbian government has agreed to sell the land to a company owned by Kushner's family, sparking concerns over the potential for conflicts of interest and the demolition of a historic site. Critics argue that the decision was influenced by Serbia's close ties with Russia and Trump's administration, which maintained a friendly relationship with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The planned hotel development is part of Kushner's broader efforts to expand his real estate business in the Balkans region. The project has faced significant opposition from local activists and heritage preservation groups, who argue that it undermines the country's historical and cultural legacy.