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Fast-track procedures on new Vlora airport okayed amid environmental concerns

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TIRANA, Jan. 25 – The Albanian government has approved fast track negotiation procedures with a Turkish consortium that has offered to build a new airport in Vlora, southern Albania, making it the country’s second international airport and breaking the monopoly the country’s sole international airport has enjoyed to date. The fast track procedures are aimed at paving the way for the airport’s construction by mid-2018 through a special law and contract that will be approved by Parliament. Infrastructure Minister Damian Gjiknuri said the Turkish consortium has offered to invest Euro 100 million for the new airport in Vlora in details…

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