The Municipal Council of Tirana finally decides the demolition of the National Theater

 The National Theater and a banner of artists seeking its non-demolition

 The Municipal Council of Tirana has decided to demolish the National Theater. In the decision of the Municipal Council provided to media "For the approval of the demolition of the building of the 'National Theater', property owned by the municipality of Tirana, based on the expertise act drafted by the Construction Institute 'On the evaluation of the building of the National Theater '' Which bears today's date, it is stated that with the proposal of the Mayor, the Municipal Council decided to approve the demolition of the buildings of the National Theater.

The municipality takes all measures to initiate and follow the construction procedure of the modern building and with the standards of the National Theater. The document is signed by Tony Gogu, chairman of the City Council.

We recall that the Theater has been the subject of debate and conflict for two years between some artists and the municipality of Tirana. One party wants not to be destroyed because it is of special value, while the Municipality wants to demolish it and build a bigger contemporary theater.