The Albanian Business Association has urged the government to shorten curfew hours and ease other lockdown measures to help struggling Albanian businesses.
In a request published on Friday, the Business Association stated that the current curfew hours—that extend from midnight to 6 a.m—hinder their business activity. They were especially adamant in asking the government to extend the hours when music is allowed beyond 10 p.m.
“Given the low number of cases of COVID-19 infections as well as the mortality rate, we call on the government to find a solution and review the curfew hours still in force, as the economic difficulties we are facing are leading us to bankruptcy,” reads their statement.
Their request comes two days ago after business owners in the coastal city of Vlora staged a protest against current lockdown measures that continue despite the start of tourist season.
Business owners also spoke against the police who, according to them, continue to terrorize their customers. They warned that if the government fails to respond to their requests, they will shut down their activity next week.
