Government gives green light for expansion of central heating, coverage to exceed 50%

The Kosovar executive has approved a series of decisions, among which the approval of the agreement for the expansion of the central heating network in the capital stands out, a project supported by a grant of 17.2 million euros.

Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti described this agreement, which will be signed between the Ministry of Finance, the company “Termokos” and the European Investment Bank, as one of the most vital infrastructure initiatives in the energy sector.

According to him, this action paves the way for the finalization of a crucial financial partnership to advance a project with concrete consequences in improving residents’ lives.

On his part, acting Minister of Finance Hekuran Murati stressed that this investment will make the percentage of citizens covered by central heating in Prishtina exceed the 50 percent threshold. He added that the initiative aims to extend pipelines to new neighborhoods and users, significantly increasing the quality and reliability of the service. Moreover, Murati highlighted that the project is expected to make a significant contribution to the fight against air pollution, by reducing dependence on electricity and other fuels for heating.

At the same meeting, the Government also gave consent for the International Agreement with the European Union for participation in the “EU Roam Like Home” area, a necessary step for the full implementation of European roaming legislation.

Also, the request of the Kosovo Forestry Agency for the leasing of an area for the extraction and processing of limestone was approved, with a 15-year term. The list of approved acts also includes the Draft Regulation on recruitment procedures for firefighters, the decision to transfer to the Ministry of Justice a plot of about 30 ares owned by the Forestry Enterprise in Prizren, as well as the Framework for Building Digital Capacities in the central administration.