Minister Peleshi warmly receives the young representatives of Albania who participated in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge

Defense Minister Niko Peleshi welcomed a group of gifted young individuals from the "Chiron11" team, who earned recognition and nomination for an award in the international competition of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge. The jury, comprised of experts, selected them from a pool of 58,000 participants worldwide. These talented youths proudly represented Albania in this prestigious global competition.

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"Cyber Security -Challenge for Defence and Security", Peleshi: We invest in new systems and human capacities

The theme of the conference organized by the Armed Forces Academy and the Military Scientific Research Institute was "Cybersecurity: A Challenge for Defense and Security," with the participation of Defence Minister Niko Peleshi.
Minister Peleshi addressed the conference, highlighting the cyber attacks that impacted Albania last year and discussing the valuable lessons learned by the state and institutions from these incidents.

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Minister Peleshi at the U.S- Adriatic Charter Defence Ministerial: Albania will continue to contribute for peace and security in the region

Defense Minister Niko Peleshi participated in the Defence Ministerial within the framework of the US-Adriatic Charter initiative (A5), chaired by North Macedonia. The discussions focused on current security and defense issues in the Balkan region and beyond.

In a dedicated session, significant emphasis was placed on engagement within the initiative, the implementation of the Adriatic Charter's revitalization concept, participation in NATO missions, regional cooperation in security and defense, and contributions to global security.

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The conference of the Primary Commission is currently taking place

From November 7 to 9, 2023, the Institute of Geography and Military Infrastructure (IGJIU) is hosting the three-day conference of the PRIMAR Advisory Committee (PAC). This event centers around discussions on policies, projects, technical specifications of marine charts, inancial models, and the exchange of experiences in the realms of hydrography and marine cartography.

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Difficult circumstances emerged in the country due to heavy rainfall

November 4th, 8:00 PM

Fortunately, dedicated teams from Civil Emergency and Armed Forces personnel are actively addressing the challenges posed by severe weather conditions, and the affected areas have not witnessed any further expansion.

In the Gjirokastër region, ongoing efforts aim to restore normalcy to the road axis connecting the city of Gjirokastër with the villages of Karjan, Mingul, and Gjat, which experienced blockages due to heavy rainfall.

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