Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania
Summary
A planned luxury resort project on Sazan Island, Albania, linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, has sparked protests. The government supports the project, which aims to boost tourism and economic growth, but many Albanians and environmentalists oppose it.Key Facts
- Sazan Island is an uninhabited island off Albania’s west coast.
- Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner are connected to the resort plan.
- The project includes hotels, apartments, and villas in a protected natural area.
- Construction work started recently, leading to large protests from locals and environmental activists.
- The Albanian government values the project at around $1.6 billion, with a wider plan worth about 4 billion euros including nearby areas.
- The resort will convert a former military base into a tourist destination.
- The government believes the project will help Albania become a major tourist spot and move away from its communist past.
- The development is led by Sazan Real Estate Development LLC, with some investors involved personally.
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