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Not denouncing the arsonists on time, makes us all responsible

: Published: Monday, 25 March 2019 13:45

The Ministry of Defence and the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies are following with concern the unusual situation of recent days when dozens of fires have covered multiple areas, in some administrative units in almost all prefectures.
From March 3 to this day, i.e. in 22 days, there have been detected 69 fires, which have burned 167 hectares, pastures, orchards and forests, considered as protected areas, resulting in enormous consequences such as in economy as well as in the environment.
According to the analysis performed by the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies, in all cases, this situation, which, I repeat, is unusual for the season is deliberately triggered. All fires have been ignited by humans, aiming at the burning of shrubs, thorns and dried herbs for the opening of new land for pastures or the creation of construction sites.

55 years Archive of Armed Forces, Xhaçka: Guardian of Historical Memory

: Published: Thursday, 21 March 2019 16:21

The Central Archive of the Armed Forces (CAAF) marks the 55th Anniversary of Foundation , by recording 516 archival funds and a 35 million-sheet records . Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, who was present at the ceremony organized at the premises of the National Museum, described the Archives as guardian of historical memory and values of the Armed Forces.

20th Anniversary of EOD, Xhaçka: AF are irreplaceable, Gërdec is testimony of this role

: Published: Wednesday, 20 March 2019 15:36

Two decades since the creation of the first group for the disposal of excessive and dangerous ammunition, EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) presents an extraordinary work balance. Over 1000 ha of cleared surface from unexploded ordnance, on and underground. Over 55,000 tons of disposed ammunition, of various types and calibers. 15 certified warehouses and participation in international missions, such as ALTHEA in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUTM Mali, and the NATO Group - Battalion in Latvia.

Brig. Gen. Sallaku takes over as Commander of Support Command

: Published: Friday, 15 March 2019 18:29

Brigadier General Ndriçim Sallaku took on his new duty as Commander of the Support Command, replacing Colonel Gasper Lala, who held this assignment for approximately 2 years.
Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Bardhyl Kollçaku, congratulated Colonel Lala for successful continuation in other career assignments and expressed the conviction that he himself feels honored to pass on the duty to one of the most prominent professionals of the logistics field and one with great ambition to do the best, as General Sallaku.
Attending the ceremony were the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Bardhyl Kollçaku, Force Commanders and Directors of the General Staff and the Ministry of Defense.

Minister Xhaçka official visit to Croatia: A new cooperation impetus in the field of Defence between the two countries

: Published: Tuesday, 12 March 2019 15:56

Albania and Croatia will significantly increase cooperation in the domain of Defense and Security after signing a Memorandum of Understanding between Croatian Defense Minister Damir Krstičević and Minister Olta Xhaçka during her official visit to Zagreb, which coincides with the 10th Anniversary of Membership of the two countries in NATO.

At the meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Croatian Defense Minister Krstičević with Minister Xhaçka, there were evaluated the excellent bilateral relations over the years, as well as discussing the current security challenges in the Western Balkans.