
Beyond environmental and political discussions, the project is increasingly being seen as a competition for the future of tourism in the eastern Mediterranean, where Albania is seeking to occupy a place that until yesterday was considered reserved for the region's traditional destinations.
Jared Kushner's giant project in Zvërnec and Pishe Poro is not only being discussed in Albania. In recent weeks, it has also occupied an important place in the Greek media, which are increasingly treating it as a development with a direct impact on the region's tourism balance.
In a chronicle broadcast by the Greek television Star Channel, journalists openly say that behind the great interest in this project lies a strong reason: competition! According to them, the investment of over 4 billion dollars has the potential to transform the Albanian coast and attract a category of tourists who have so far chosen Greek destinations.
The Greek media are not hiding their concern that Albania is entering a new phase of tourism development. Their interest is not the protection of Albanian nature, but the Greek economy. Kushner's project envisages the development of an area of about 2.5 million square meters in the area of Zvërnec and Pishe Poros, an investment that, according to analysts, could change not only the local economy, but also the tourism balance.
"We are talking about two and a half million square meters. To put it in perspective, 150 times the size of the National Garden. We are talking about the area of Zvërnec and Pishe Poros, which are a unique natural beauty for anyone who has visited them. It is an investment that exceeds the value of 4 billion dollars. Do you understand what this means for the Albanian economy? And what does it mean for Greek tourism, especially for the islands in the Ionian Sea? Let's talk about the fever that this plan brings," the journalist says.
Meanwhile, the other journalist clearly states that this investment is very large for the Albanian economy and this plan brings concern to the Greek islands located in the Ionian Sea, such as Corfu and Kefalonia.
"We are talking about two and a half million square meters. To put it in perspective, 150 times the size of the National Garden. We are talking about the area of Zvërnec and Pishe Poros, which are a unique natural beauty for anyone who has visited them. It is an investment that exceeds the value of 4 billion dollars. Do you understand what this means for the Albanian economy? And what it also means for Greek tourism, especially for the islands in the Ionian Sea?" , the journalist says.
This is precisely the element that is dominating the debate in Greece. The chronicle mentions islands such as Corfu and Kefalonia, which for decades have been consolidated tourist destinations in the region. Now, with the arrival of large international investments in Albania, a new competitor is being created that aims to attract tourists with high incomes and luxury investments.
The more the Albanian Riviera's potential to attract capital and international tourists increases, the more the attention of countries that have dominated the tourism market in the region increases.
This is why the debate over Zvërnec has transcended Albania's borders. Beyond environmental and political discussions, the project is increasingly seen as a competition for the future of tourism in the eastern Mediterranean, where Albania is seeking to occupy a place that until recently was considered reserved for the region's traditional destinations.
" Not only Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are involved in this project. There is also talk of investors from Qatar, as well as Albanian shareholders. There is an interesting detail in Albanian legislation: if you own up to 25% of the shares, your identity may not be made public. Officially, this is done to encourage investments. Whoever has ears, let him listen.
On the other hand, there is also the environmental debate. It is a wetland area, the habitat of flamingos and many other species. Opponents of the project argue that this ecosystem could be affected by the planned development.
But perhaps the most interesting element is the political weight of this investment. It is a project that has managed to secure support beyond the usual political divisions in Albania. And when you see Edi Rama being photographed with Jared Kushner, when Ivanka Trump publicly promotes the investment in the American media, you understand that this story goes beyond tourism. This is an issue with clear geopolitical dimensions," said the Greek journalist.
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