Tola said that the draft law, “On the regulation of the production, trade, research and development of weapons, ammunition, equipment and military technologies” comes as a necessity of geopolitical developments, the conflict in Ukraine and as a commitment of our country to the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO).

“The goal is to revive the military industry, as part of our commitments as a member of NATO. NATO heads of state supported the action plan for increasing the level of stockpiles of weapons and ammunition”, Tola said.

“Actually, there are two draft laws proposed. First, the creation of the state company for the production of weapons, military technologies. And secondly, the the creation of the defense industry agency, as a responsible regulatory structure, part of the Ministry of Defense,” Tola said.

On her part, the Vice Chairwoman of the Laws Committee, the opposition Democratic Party MP Dhurata Çupi opposed the draft law on regulation of the production and trade of weapons, calling it a clientelistic and criminal law.

Deputy Minister Tola said that the law for the restoration of the arms industry has been positively evaluated by the partners and comes as a demand of the time, seeing also Russia’s unprovoked aggression in Ukraine.

“It is in accordance with the commitments we have in the NATO”, said Tola. /p.s./

Mural artists in Shkodra and many students from the 9-grade schools have worked together for the realization of this initiative supported by the municipality of Shkodra.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in the social media moments from the work being done to revitalize a building.

Rama said that, “Shkodra is painted in colors every day, where as you can see in these photos, the artists, students and citizens, being in love with the city, have taken up the brushes to revive the old buildings”.

The former Slaughterhouse near the Buna Bridge is the first object that is being colorfully restored with traditional motifs.

The municipality of Shkodra is carrying out a series of investments in the city, such as the reconstruction of roads, the installation of LED lighting, the installation of waste containers, etc.

Shkodra attracts a large number of tourists during all seasons of the year, to enjoy Velipoja’s beaches and cultural sites, fantastic food and unique nature. /k.s/p.s./

The Socialist Party MPs in Shkodra, Benet Besi and Edona Bilali, were also present at the presentation of the project.

Minister Margariti said that, “This program, which starts this year for the first time, as an initiative of the Ministry of Culture, supports the owners to maintain and revitalize their houses and businesses, in historical centers, urban ensembles, and archeological sites”.

“Shkodra is the next station in a communication tour with local residents and all interested parties, to inform them, but also to get opinions, so that this scheme can be improved and come to the aid of everyone,” said Margariti.

Minister Margariti noted that the interest in becoming part of this initiative, which brings together the state and the private, shows the confidence that citizens have created in good and concrete works, which directly affect their economic well-being.

The Ministry of Culture has launched an information and consultation campaign in various cities of Albania for the Revitalization Bonus. This initiative includes two support instruments: one for the restoration and consolidation of the house, walls, windows, doors, facade or roof, where $ 10 thousand support is given and the second instrument, for all those who will have to enter a transformation plan putting into economic operation the house, up to 50 thousand dollars.

Through this program there is provided for the first time a support for all residents in cities and historic ensembles who need to restore their home and the state will be close to them with a grant scheme./p.s./

Minister of Culture Elva Margariti said today that, “Thanks to the revitalization project, the Amphitheater of Durrës will come to light with all its millennial grandeur”.

The amphitheater of Durrës has been built according to Roman architecture at the end of the first century AD in the period of Emperor Trajan. It has been used as the arena of gladiatorial combats for nearly 2 centuries.

In the 5^th century AD, the gladiatorial combats were stopped and the amphitheater began to be abandoned. A Byzantine chapel (chapel) was built on its premises. On the walls of the chapel, there are some frescoes and mosaics.

The large axis of the amphitheater is 127 meters, while the small axis is 103 meters. The dimensions of the oval arena are 63 and 39 meters, respectively.

The monument was discovered in 1966 by renowned archaeologist Vangjel Toçi. About half of the amphitheater has been discovered so far, with the western and northern part of the stairs, as well as a part of the galleries.

In the late 1990s, KFOR forces worked to open the arena from the ground up. Italian archaeologists from the University “La Sapienza” of Rome and the University of Chieti – Pescara, making use of modern equipment and technologies found out that there are still undiscovered buildings in the arena.

Based on the data gathered so far, it is thought that the amphitheater welcomed over 15 thousand spectators at a time.

The Durrës Amphitheater has an average size among 30 discovered amphitheaters of the ancient world from Rome to Budapest and Lyon./p.s./