Albania: Energy crisis cuts working hours

TIRANA — The Albanian cabinet has decided to cut the working hours of public employees amid a national energy shortage.

Beginning 30 July, government offices will be open only five hours a day


The decision taken after a recommendation by Energy Minister Genc Ruli does not include the employees of the health system and emergency response employees.

A drought that has engulfed the Balkans this summer has lowered reservoirs and sliced the ability of the country