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Take Virtual Tour of Jared and Ivanka’s Private Island Amid Resort Backlash

Take Virtual Tour of Jared and Ivanka’s Private Island Amid Resort Backlash

Summary

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner plan to build a luxury resort on Sazan Island, a remote island off Albania’s coast. The development has sparked protests and an investigation due to concerns about environmental damage and unclear approval processes.

Key Facts

  • Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner found Sazan Island during a boat trip and decided to develop a resort there.
  • Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners, is investing $1.4 to $1.6 billion in the resort project.
  • Sazan Island is near protected environmental areas with rare wildlife like Mediterranean monk seals, dolphins, and sea turtles.
  • Environmental groups say the resort development is harming sand dunes and important coastal habitats without proper permits.
  • There are ongoing protests against the project due to its effects on nature and worries about corruption in how it was approved.
  • Sazan Island has historical significance, with ruins from past military use and natural beauty attracting visitors since 2015.
  • Google has created 360-degree virtual tours of the island for people to explore online.
  • The project threatens one of Albania’s key biodiversity hotspots, including the nearby Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park.
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