Government approves decision, increases financial compensation for 6,000 Armed Forces personnel
- Published: Thursday, 10 October 2024 13:11
The Council of Ministers, following a proposal by the Ministry of Defense, has approved a decision to significantly improve the financial compensation for Armed Forces personnel. This move is aimed at strengthening national capabilities and enhancing the quality of Civil Defense services.
Minister Vengu addresses AFA students: Increasing investments to transform it into a command school
- Published: Wednesday, 09 October 2024 13:33
At the start of the academic year, Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu addressed students at the Armed Forces Academy, alongside Minister of Education and Sports Ogerta Manastirliu, Kosovo's Minister of Defense Ejup Maqedonci, and Chief of General Staff Major General Arben Kingji.
Minister Pirro Vengu welcomes his Kosovar counterpart Ejup Maqedonci: Kosovo, a national priority for Albania
- Published: Tuesday, 08 October 2024 20:02
Albanian Minister of Defense, Pirro Vengu, welcomed his Kosovar counterpart, Ejup Maqedonci, in a meeting aimed at strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries. Vengu reiterated that Kosovo is a top priority for Albania, emphasizing his ministry’s commitment to supporting Kosovo’s inclusion in regional and international initiatives, such as the Adriatic Charter A5.
Civil Emergencies, Minister Vengu calls on mayors: Use the conditional fund, submit your projects
- Published: Tuesday, 08 October 2024 15:15

Defense Minister Pirro Vengu joined Prime Minister Edi Rama and other officials in a meeting with mayors to discuss community-focused initiatives, including civil emergencies and social aid.
Minister of Defense participates in the ADRION Initiative Ministerial: Albania committed to providing security and stability in the region
- Published: Monday, 07 October 2024 14:32
The Albanian Minister of Defense, Mr. Pirro Vengu, attended the ADRION Initiative Ministerial (Adriatic and Ionian Initiative) held in Venice. During his address, Minister Vengu expressed his appreciation to his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, for the hospitality extended to him and underscored the critical role of regional collaboration in maintaining stability and security in the Adriatic-Ionian region.
Articles from Newsroom
Monday, 26 January 2026
Defence Minister Vengu hosts Belgian counterpart: Cooperation to strengthen our capabilities
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Albanian Air force trains with the U.S. Air Force, focusing on rapid crisis response
Monday, 19 January 2026