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A new loan will aid construction of a major link in Albania

In Albania the government is giving its approval for an €80 million (US$104.4 million) loan being provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The project is for the Fier bypass, which forms part of the Tirana-Vlora highway. The project has faced a series of delays since work commenced a number of years ago. However this new funding will help ensure the work is completed
April 19, 2012 Read time: 1 min
In Albania the government is giving its approval for an €80 million (US$104.4 million) loan being provided by the 1054 European Investment Bank (EIB). The project is for the Fier bypass, which forms part of the Tirana-Vlora highway. The project has faced a series of delays since work commenced a number of years ago. However this new funding will help ensure the work is completed

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