Reuters for business protest: Kurt's got signs he's going to take off.

While details have been given about the protest that closed the capital's main entrances, Reuters addressing Kosovo as one of Europe's poorest countries, writes that the country produces over 90% of its energy from two old coal power plants, yet still depends on imports, putting the focus on the purchase of energy worth 114m euros from the open market last year.

The country largely depends on imports to cover annual shortages. Last year, the government bought energy from the open market worth 114m euros to cover the difference,” writes Reuters.

On the other hand, it says that Prime Minister Albin Kurti has given no signs of withdrawal, despite business discontent, while quoted for his statement held before the protest, saying that “fulfilling business demand for more time does not solve the problem, but transfers energy costs to household bills. ”

The article also quoted Shacir Palushi, owner of the liquor company “Frutex”, who, speaking of the agency, has said that the annual energy bill for his company will triple, reaching about 1.3m euros, according to offers received by various suppliers.

We remember that the energy regulator announced in March that, starting on June 1st, all companies with more than 50 employees or a drive of over 10m euros will no longer benefit from state subsidies making power bills in Kosovo among the lowest in Europe. According to the regulator, this step is part of commitment to “market liberalisation”, a condition for membership in the European Union, however, businesses have protested that the move would seriously damage their financial balances.. /Periscopi/