TIRANA, April 30 – The government initiative “Mountain Package” attracts strong interest in Mirdita, with more than 200 applications registered across all administrative units of the municipality.

Most applicants include former residents who plan to return and invest in their hometown. They focus mainly on guesthouses, agritourism, agriculture, and livestock projects.

Mirdita Mayor Albert Melyshi describes the initiative as an opportunity for economic and tourism development. He says local residents and emigrants who return benefit the most from the scheme.

He explains that many applicants restore old family houses and convert them into guesthouses or agrotourism businesses. He adds that the law favors people who inherit property but lack formal ownership certificates, and he stresses that only local residents can benefit from these assets.

At the same time, the municipality calls on the government to support infrastructure investment. Melyshi says many mountain areas still lack adequate road access.

He underlines that stronger infrastructure remains essential for development, alongside public funding for local projects.

Based on the high number of applications, the Municipality of Mirdita identifies seven priority areas for economic, industrial, and tourism development.

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