The electricity bill changes
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...
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Agim Hushi: I was expelled from the Opera because I was Sali Berisha’s rival
Interview / The tenor: I was removed from the stage for the 100th anniversary of Independence
(In the photo:) Tenor Agim Hushi with former Prime Minister Fatos Nano. Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha
“I am returning after 7 years with the work I staged in ’91. “Toska” is a tribute to loves and poems. In Albania it is hard to separate art from politics”
By FATMIRA NIKOLLI
My dream of love,
Has vanished forever.
That moment flew away and I will
die in despair. And never
before did I love...
On page 5
Speaks “Anna Frank”, the 9-year-old girl who kept a diary about the war in Kosovo
Interview / Rrezja: Memories in a Book
Supplement
Tirana, Albania – A gardener trims the decorative bushes in the large courtyard of a building on “Ismail Qemali” street....
Opinion of the Day
Continues on page 21
Albania, love it or leave it!
By GIDEON LEVY
Albania, love it or leave it!
Tirana the most polluted by dust, Elbasan holds the record for nitrogen
Environment Agency report in 9 cities
On page 9
The national team inaugurates ‘Elbasan Arena’ with a draw
Albania-Denmark ends 1-1
On page 22
The charges against Zydi Dajti are clarified, here are the violations that penalize him
Trial on 17 October
On page 11
Bozdo: 6 km of cable and 1,500 manhole covers are stolen
Appeal to the police
On page 10
Rama: Anti-corruption fight is more effective with innovation
“Digitalization of services”
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