The roads are in bad condition, there is a lack of appropriate hotels, and water and electricity supplies are not reliable. Also, the state of the runways and the navigation and lighting equipment at most airports fall short of international safety standards for passenger traffic. In addition to Vlora, Baci said that investments in upgrading existing airports are likely to focus on Korca and Delvina, both of which are traditional tourist destinations. Currently the General Department of Civil Aviation is working on a strategy to manage air traffic. It has pledged to conclude a feasibility study on introducing domestic air traffic by the end of the year.
Doubts remain however, about the pace of the development.
The main obstacle remains the lack of infrastructure investments. KFOR or Yugoslav units are not allowed to enter the zone. There are about 100 armed Chechens in Kosovo, the sources say. Cars bearing Ichkeria flags and carrying bearded men have been spotted in various parts of Kosovo, so the final number of Chechen fighters in the area may be much higher, the sources say. Quotations Of The Week.