Jared Kushner Finalizes $1.6 Billion Luxury Resort Deal on Albania's Sazan Island Amid Protests Over Environmental Impact
The project would develop tourism facilities on the island and surrounding wetlands. Demonstrators in Tirana have protested over environmental and corruption concerns.
The GuardianJared Kushner has finalized a deal with Albanian officials to allow construction of a luxury tourism project on Sazan Island in the Adriatic Sea. 6 billion and would cover the island along with surrounding waters and wetlands. Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital city to demand an end to the project.
Protesters cite the potential environmental impact on the island's wetlands and the possibility of corrupt dealings. The Guardian reported that Cate Brown, the newspaper's political enterprise reporter, examined the Sazan Island agreement to illustrate how Kushner pursues real estate ventures.
The article also noted that Albania is not the only location where similar disputes have arisen over Kushner-backed developments.
The project targets one of the last undeveloped islands in the Mediterranean for high-end resort construction. Albanian officials approved the plan after negotiations with Kushner.
