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Villagers Protest $6.1B Trump-Kushner Linked Resort Deal

6/15/2026

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Villagers allege a gangster illegally sold land to a development linked to businesswoman Ivanka Trump and adviser Jared Kushner, sparking protests.
The $1.4 billion Sazan Island and $4.7 billion Zvërnec resort lack permits and have not started construction.
Residents will seek court order to halt development, citing a 2013 ruling after fences blocked access.
Conservation leader Aleksandr Trajce says it is an issue, while Prime Minister Edi Rama claims protests were exaggerated.

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Villagers allege a gangster illegally sold land to a development linked to businesswoman Ivanka Trump and adviser Jared Kushner, sparking protests.
The $1.4 billion Sazan Island and $4.7 billion Zvërnec resort lack permits and have not started construction.
Residents will seek court order to halt development, citing a 2013 ruling after fences blocked access.
Conservation leader Aleksandr Trajce says it is an issue, while Prime Minister Edi Rama claims protests were exaggerated.