Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are facing mounting criticism over their plans to develop a billion-dollar resort on Sazan Island, located off Albania's Adriatic coast. The couple envisions a luxurious retreat featuring eco-homes and hotels, believing it will attract affluent tourists to the previously secretive Soviet military site. However, local ecologists and activists are alarmed by the potential environmental impact, arguing that the project threatens the island's pristine beaches and diverse wildlife. Protests have erupted in Albania's capital, Tirana, with demonstrators chanting against the government's decision to permit such developments. Critics, including ecologist Joni Vorpsi, emphasize that the project could destroy vital habitats and undermine Albania's credibility in its pursuit of European Union membership. Despite the backlash, Ivanka has described the project as 'incredible' and 'massive in scale.' The island, which has a history as a military exclusion zone, was opened to the public in 2015 and is now part of the Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park, a designated area for wildlife protection.