Kosovo Public Wages increase + Prishtina Tourism Fair +

04/04/2011 • 13:43

Kosovo Public Wages increase + Prishtina Tourism Fair +

PRISHTINA / PRISTINA ++ The Kosovo Minister of Finance announced increasing wages for public employees starting from 5th. April. Wages are expected to increase at least by about 30% – as promised by Kosovo PM Thaci before the election. The increase of wages was harshly opposed by IMF due to the weak financial situation of the country ++ On 6th. April the “Travel and Tourism Fair 8th Edition” opens its doors at the Prishtina Youth Sports Hall. Different from former years the organizer “CEO” aims at promoting local Kosovar tourism offers, covering the local wine, handicrafts, hospitality and tour operators sectors. In the last year the fair hosted 25.000 visitors ++

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Marcie Ries Replaces James Warlick as US Ambassador to Bulgaria 26/05/2012
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