Prime Minister Edi Rama held a discussion in Theth on 21 July 2026 with residents, property holders and business owners, including people who have applied to the programme known as the Mountain Package. According to the official announcement, the initiative is intended to create development opportunities for families who inherited land in mountain areas where tourism is the main economic potential.
The meeting addressed obstacles involving property documents, applications through municipalities and e-Albania, development permits and cases where official maps do not match conditions on the ground. Government representatives said the process should move through the municipality, the State Cadastre Agency and the National Territorial Development Agency.
One new element mentioned at the meeting was a dedicated digital page for the programme. The prime minister said it would be expanded with guidance, projects and direct contacts for the responsible institutions. Officials also said some applicants who previously received negative answers may reapply after specific obstacles, including the classification of land as orchards, were addressed.
Beyond the government's presentation, implementation will be the real test. Clear ownership, respect for protected areas, transparent permits and meaningful participation by local residents will determine whether tourism development preserves the landscape and identity of mountain communities. Statements made at the meeting should ultimately be assessed against published decisions, deadlines and measurable results.
The discussion also showed the link the government wants to create between property, finance and family-run tourism. The Double Your Enterprise programme was cited as offering lower-interest credit, a state guarantee and a longer repayment framework; however, eligibility conditions must be checked with the responsible institutions and should not be read as automatic approval.
This article was written from scratch by ON MEDIA.AL using the Albanian Government's official announcement and transcript published on 21 July 2026. It separates government statements from editorial analysis; the image is used only as an editorial illustration and does not depict the meeting in Theth.