Minister Xhacka in Germany: Justice Reform has frightened anti-reformist actors
- Published: Friday, 14 June 2019 10:17
During her visit in Berlin, the Albanian Defence Minister, Mrs. Olta Xhacka was welcomed at a special meeting by the German Defence Minister, Ursula von der Leyen. The conferred about the intensification of relations between the two countries and the European perspective of our country.
Minister Xhaçka thanked her counterpart Ursula von der Leyen for the generous support and assistance that Albania has received from the German Government, while praising the special role that Germany plays as a guarantor of security and stability in the region.
Xhaçka and Von der Leyen mostly focused on the country's integration processes into the European family and on the anticipated vote for the opening of Albania's membership negotiations.
Defence Minister Mrs. Olta Xhaçka on official visit in Germany
- Published: Thursday, 13 June 2019 11:27
Albanian Defence Minister, Mrs. Olta Xhacka is on an official visit in Berlin.
She will be welcomed at a special meeting by Defence Minister of Germany, Mrs. Ursula von der Leyen.
The focus of the discussion is expected to be the relationship between the two countries in the field of defense and security, as well as the current situation in Albania.
Albania is expecting the Council's decision by EU Ministers to open the negotiations.
Voluntary contributions to help residents affected by the earthquake
- Published: Friday, 07 June 2019 15:14
Ministry of Defense through the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies makes available three bank account number to support all families affected by the recent earthquake in the Korça district.
Voluntary contributions from businesses, associations and individuals for supporting the affected population can be deposited in the following bank accounts:
Credins Bank:
IBAN No. in ALL: AL29 2121 1016 0000 0000 0030 0001
IBAN No. in EUR: AL72 2121 1016 0000 0000 0030 0003
IBAN No. in USD: AL02 2121 1016 0000 0000 0030 0002
Coastal shooting drills by Naval Force ships
- Published: Friday, 07 June 2019 13:13
Naval Forces ships and their crew tested their ability to protect themselves against threats that might come from the ground.
For two days, seven ship out of the Albanian Naval Force and about 110 members of their respective crew, held military maneuvers in the Bay of Vlora, Sazan Island and west of the peninsula.
Minister Xhaçka visits the affected area by the Earthquake in Korça: We will restore every house
- Published: Tuesday, 04 June 2019 17:24
Every house collapsed or damaged by earthquake vibrations of June, the 1st and June, the 2nd in the Korça district will be reconstructed or rebuilt. This was the commitment of the Defence Minister Mrs. Olta Xhaçka, who accompanied by the Mayor of Korça Municipality Mr. Sotiraq Filo and the Member of Parliament Mr. Niko Peleshi, visited the Floq village, which was the epicenter of the earthquake that occurred three days ago.
Minister Xhaçka saw in firsthand the destroyed and damaged houses in that village and visited the places where the affected residents are accommodated.
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