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What Albania teaches us about Kushner's real estate tactics

Jared Kushner, Donald Trumpโ€™s son-in-law, has finalized a deal with Albanian officials to allow construction on Sazan Island in the Adriatic Sea. The $1.6bn project is expected to build luxury tourism real estate on the pristine island and surrounding waters and wetlands. Spurned

What Albania teaches us about Kushner's real estate tactics
Guardian Business โ€” 10 June 2026
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Jared Kushner, Donald Trumpโ€™s son-in-law, has finalized a deal with Albanian officials to allow construction on Sazan Island in the Adriatic Sea. The $1.6bn project is expected to build luxury tourism real estate on the pristine island and surrounding waters and wetlands. Spurned by the potential environmental impact of the plan and the possibility of corrupt dealings, demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital city demanding an end to the project. Cate Brown, the Guardian's political enterprise reporter, examines what the Kushner real estate deal on Sazan Island can teach us on how Donald Trumpโ€™s son-in-law pursues real estate ventures and examines why Albania isn't alone in its fight

Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort

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