The first initiatives against smoking A quantity and quality limit is proposed for imports ETJOS XHAXHANKO TIRANË — “The only proposed measure of the Trade Commission has been the establishment of a minimum retail price for cigarettes and a reduction in the number of brands on the market. This is to avoid the import of cigarettes of unknown brands and to protect consumers.” This was stated to “Gazeta Shqiptare” by the head of the industrial products sector at the Ministry of Trade, Spartak Kacani. According to him, these proposals have been sent to the relevant ministry, and their approval would bring a certain order to cigarette imports and, to some extent, protect smokers from low-quality brands. According to the head of the sector, a minimum price would not be enough to drive many kinds of cigarettes off the market, but it would be a criterion to prevent price abuses and to control quality. Meanwhile, another measure would be to limit the number of imported brands. At present, the Albanian market has dozens of kinds of cigarettes, some of them of unclear origin and quality. The aim of these measures is to protect the consumer and establish a certain standard in the market. However, under market-economy conditions and the lack of full control, implementation remains difficult. In addition to the economic aspect, the health side of tobacco consumption is also being discussed. Doctors continue to draw attention to the serious consequences that smoking brings to the health of the population, especially among young people. This makes the creation of a clearer policy for the import and sale of cigarettes even more necessary. New-style cigarettes Tiranë

The municipality opposes while waiting for the market-something[?] A Coca-Cola terminal On the outskirts TIRANË — Minister Fatmir Xheki[?] lets out the steamer[?] and has spoken about the dissatisfaction that has arisen. He says that, for the distribution of land, a solution is needed between the municipality and the investors. “Coca-Cola” is still waiting for permission to set up its new point, and the blockage is coming from the discussions over the plot of land. According to sources, the selected property is located on the outskirts and for this reason administrative objections have increased. Municipal officials are asking for further clarification regarding the ownership and use of the land, while company representatives are asking for the procedures to be expedited. If the issue drags on, the investment risks being delayed even further.

TIRANË — “LAST WEEK in Tiranë, stop, and the Italian firm “Tirane[?]” arrived, which will prepare a modernization project for Rinas Airport.” This is what Petrit Ymeri[?], a specialist at the Ministry of Transport, said. According to him, the project provides for the extension of the runway, improvements to the terminal, and an increase in capacity for receiving aircraft and passengers. He stressed that the modernization of the airport is an urgent necessity for better links between Albania and other countries and for the development of air traffic. The intervention is expected to be carried out with Italian assistance.

Shkodër / Exported cattle skeltti[?] ALVINA CANOSHI Shkodër has become the center of a new scandal linked to the export of livestock and goods under suspicious conditions. Local sources say that a financial police officer is suspected of having helped the products cross the border by bypassing embargo rules. According to the first data, the investigations are focusing on several loads that were sent toward the border area. There is still no official statement, but the suspicions are strong and a detailed verification of the documentation is expected. The case has sparked reactions in local public opinion and further developments are expected.

TIRANË — “The Special Envoy of the EC for the problems of the Middle East, Mr. Miguel Angel Moratinos, will arrive tomorrow in Albania for a 24-hour visit, during which he will meet the President of the Republic, Mr. Sali Berisha. Mr. Moratinos’ visit is taking place within the framework of a tour he is carrying out in several countries of the region.” This is announced by the press office of the Presidency of the Republic. “Moratinos will also meet the Foreign Minister, Mr. Alfred Serreqi, the chairman of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Commission, Mr. Sabri Godo, and the Palestinian representative in Tiranë, Mr. Muhamed Jousuf. The purpose of the talks will be to become acquainted with the regional situation and exchange views on the peace process in the Middle East.”

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