The Council of Ministers approved the expropriation of a private property in Vlorë. The land is needed for the “Multi-Functional Center in the Vjosa Valley.”

The owner will receive 1,079,595 ALL in compensation. The government will also cover 70,000 ALL in procedural costs. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment will fund these expenses.

The state will pay the compensation from the “Expropriation Fund” at the Bank of Albania.

The expropriation process starts immediately after publication in the Official Gazette. It must finish within three months. The owner will be paid after submitting full documents to the State Expropriation Agency. The agency will handle all payment procedures.

The State Cadastre Agency in Vlorë will map the project site within 30 days.

The center will promote the natural and cultural values of the Vjosa River. It will include walking trails, visitor stops, and an information museum.

The winning design group includes CEBRA A/S, Arup International Projects Limited, Barker Langham Limited, and UNO.

The government assigned the implementation to five institutions:
– The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy
– The Ministry of Tourism and Environment
– The State Cadastre Agency
– The Local Directorate in Vlorë
– The State Expropriation Agency

The decision takes effect immediately and will appear in the Official Gazette.

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