Thousands of people in Albania have protested against a proposed €4 billion luxury resort project associated with Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.The development is planned for Sazan Island and the nearby Vjosa-Narta coastal wetlands, an environmentally sensitive area in southern Albania.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has described the project as a major investment opportunity for the country, while critics argue that it threatens protected natural areas and prioritizes private interests over public resources.

The controversy intensified after Ivanka Trump discussed the project during a podcast interview, describing the island as a beautiful and unique Mediterranean location that inspired her vision for a luxury resort.

Her comments focused on the area's natural beauty and the project's design aspirations, but she did not address the ongoing public opposition.Meanwhile, demonstrations in the Albanian capital, Tirana, have continued for several days under slogans such as 'Albania is not for sale.' Protesters have accused government officials of allowing valuable national assets to be transferred to private developers.Reports cited in the article indicate that police used water cannons to disperse crowds during some demonstrations.Opponents of the project have also called for greater scrutiny of the approval process.According to the article, Albania's Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutors (SPAK) opened a formal investigation related to the development.

Protesters have demanded accountability from government leaders and expressed concerns about environmental protection, transparency, and the long-term impact of the resort.

The dispute has become a significant political and social issue in Albania, highlighting tensions between economic development goals and the preservation of public land and natural ecosystems.