Sazan Island
Coverage of Sazan Island in the Nexus archive.
- The Trump Family Sparks a Revolution in Albania
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner discovered Sazan Island in Albania during a 2021 yacht trip and later secured preliminary approval for a luxury resort development. The project, involving Qatari investors and an Albanian conglomerate, faces widespread protests dubbed the 'Flamingo Revolution' over environmental and political concerns.
- Dua Lipa backs Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ against Kushner-backed resort
Dua Lipa supports Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' opposing a luxury resort project on environmentally sensitive land, backed by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The development, on Sazan Island and the Zvernec peninsula near the Vjosa-Narta landscape, faces protests over weakened environmental protections and lack of public consultation.
- Meet 3 members of Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ trying to torpedo a Kushner-linked development
Albanian protesters, part of the 'Flamingo Revolution,' are opposing a coastal development project in western Albania linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump. The project includes a resort on Sazan Island and a coastal development in the Narta Lagoon wildlife reserve, which protesters argue threatens the environment and lacks legal justification.
- Albanian protesters flood streets demanding prime minister's resignation amid corruption accusations
Albanian protesters demand Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation amid corruption accusations, focusing on a $4 billion luxury resort project by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The project involves Sazan Island and Zvërnec, a protected landscape, with critics alleging environmental harm and corruption. Former ambassador Agim Nesho defends the investments, while analyst Eric Czuleger highlights Rama's denial of protests and shifting government narratives.
- Kushner-Trump resort plan sparks protests in Albania
Kushner-Trump's proposed resort on Albania's Sazan Island, a former Cold War-era base turned nature preserve, has sparked protests from Albanians opposing the development. The real estate plan by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner faces resistance as locals seek to protect the island's status as a natural asset.
- AP Interview: Albania’s leader defends Kushner-linked luxury development
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama defends a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, dismissing environmental objections and protests. The project, which includes hotels and a marina in a nature reserve, faces investigations over land privatization claims and environmental concerns.
- ‘If it wasn’t Jared, they wouldn’t give a shit.’ Albania PM defends Kushner resort against protestors
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama defends a luxury resort project by Jared Kushner on Sazan Island and the Zvërnec coastline, dismissing protests as a politically motivated campaign against U.S. President Donald Trump. Environmental groups warn the project threatens wildlife habitats, while Rama claims it supports Albania’s economic growth through foreign investment.
- Albanians protest Kushner plan for Sazan Island luxury resort
Hundreds of Albanians have protested against plans by a Jared Kushner-linked investment firm to develop Sazan Island into a luxury resort.