Citizens and activists in Prishtina will protest on April 5 against a 15% electricity price increase, calling for solidarity from local businesses. A protest is set to take place in Prishtina on Saturday, April 5, in response to the 15% increase in electricity tariffs. . Kosovo citizens will pay 16 percent more on electricity tariffs starting on May 1, the Kosovo Energy Regulatory Office decided on Wednesday. The Kosovo Energy Regulatory Office, ERO, approved the new electricity tariff structure on Wednesday, reflecting a 16. 1 percent increase. Starting on May 1. . With banners in their hands reading “When you can't afford bread, you don't need lights” and “Our wages aren't enough to survive, yet you raise electricity prices,” hundreds of citizens gathered in Prishtina to protest the increase in electricity prices. The protest, which began at 12:00, is being. . This average is based on 11 price points. At this point it is only a guess. Latest update: March 02, 2025. Are you moving to Prishtina? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living? Find out what is the real equivalent in Priština of your current salary. . Their discontent stems from a new energy directive set to take effect on June 1, which mandates that companies with over 50 employees or an annual turnover exceeding 10 million euros purchase electricity from the open market. Businesses warn this change could lead to a 200-300% increase in their. . Business owners in Kosovo blocked roads in protest against a regulatory change mandating power purchase from the open market, drastically increasing electricity bills. Companies with over 50 employees or a turnover of more than €10 million will no longer receive subsidies, affecting the region's. . Citizens gathered today in the Kosovo capital, Pristina, to protest against an upcoming increase in electricity prices, the Kosovo publication “Koha Ditore“ reported. 1 percent increase in electricity prices for the period May 1 - March 31, 2026. .