Sazan Island in Albania, once a Cold War military base, is now a protected natural area that has become the focus of a heated debate over land use. Prominent international developers, including Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, have proposed building a luxury resort on the island. This plan has met with strong opposition from local residents who want to safeguard the island's natural environment and cultural heritage. The conflict reflects a broader tension between economic development and environmental conservation.
A detailed report by special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin explores the island's significance and the community efforts to keep it accessible to the public. The story sheds light on the local resistance to privatization and the desire to maintain the island as a public nature preserve, highlighting the challenge of balancing modernization with preservation in Albania.