Earthquake, SAR operations specialists from Allied and Partner countries provide assistance

Published: Wednesday, 27 November 2019 07:47

Following the serious situation created by the earthquake of 6.4 Richter magnitude scale, which hit our country in the early hours of November 26th, with the epicenter in the coast of Durrës, over 200 SAR specialists from allied and partner countries of NATO, have arrived hour after hour in Albania to assist our teams in this difficult situation.

Specialists from the EU, Greece, Turkey, France, Italy, Croatia, Romania, Switzerland, the US, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia are providing specialized assistance in SAR operations.

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The most powerful earthquake since 1979, Xhaçka: Our priority is to save every single life that can be saved

Published: Tuesday, 26 November 2019 20:33

Last night has been a difficult one and I know that today, many citizens are anxiously and fearfully waiting what may happen tonight. I pray for as much calmness as possible in order to avoid any injury that comes not from the earthquake, but from the panic.

We are doing all we can, we are doing our duty as Government to address the aggravated situation in earthquake-prone areas. The whole state is standing by Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, Military and Police servicemen, doctors, prefects, mayors, MPs, the entire Government Cabinet, and hundreds of hundreds of citizens who are showing their solidarity by giving their tireless help and unsparing support.

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Voluntary contributions to help the families affected by the earthquake

Published: Tuesday, 26 November 2019 19:35

The Albanian Government through www.e-albania.al/donate provides the opportunity for any donated funds to go into the bank account of the Ministry of Finance and Economy and to be used by the Civil Emergencies to assist the families affected by the earthquake.

The procedure is very simple. You can fill in your personal information as your name, surname, e-mail, before proceeding with setting up a donation value, which then passes through the bank payment platform via your credit or debit card

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Earthquake rattles the country, Xhaçka: Unfortunately there are casualties, but the whole country is standing up

Published: Tuesday, 26 November 2019 11:24

 Dear citizens,

This is a hard time for all Albanians, whether they are in areas that were hit by the powerful earthquake, or in safe areas with no consequences.

The event is very serious indeed. The situation is difficult. Unfortunately, there were not only many damaged buildings but also many injured people and casualties as well. So far, 7 citizens have been confirmed to have lost their lives. It is our hope and the prayer of every Albanian citizen that this number does not increase further. Our hearts and minds are with all those citizens who have not been able to restore contact with their relatives yet.

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