MINISTER OF FINANCE SHKËLQIM CANI IN THE US: WE WILL NOT RAISE THE PRICE THE ELECTRICITY BILL CHANGES Albania accepts the IMF condition “How we will act on electricity. Citizens have complained about meter readings. The changes will reduce abuses and simplify procedures” In an interview for “Voice of America” after the meeting with representatives of the IMF and the World Bank, Minister of Finance Shkëlqim Cani confirmed once again yesterday that the discussions also included reform of the energy system. As for the price of electricity, the head of Albanian finance assured that the removal of the 300 kV bracket will not increase the price of electricity for consumers; on the contrary, it will put an end to theft and speculation with electricity. Furthermore, the minister assured that the Albanian economy is on the path of progress, and added that at the meeting with the IMF a more flexible fiscal package was discussed, which foresees a reduction of the tax burden with flexibility, which foresees a reduction of the tax burden with relief, which foresees a reduction of the tax burden for 2015. “Standard & Poors” changed Albania’s rating from stable to positive. What does this mean for the ordinary resident of Albania? For the ordinary resident of Albania, it is perhaps a little difficult to explain, but what may be useful... On page 2