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Butrinti and Oriku exercise with SNMCMG2 flagship

: Published: Saturday, 25 August 2018 15:36

Our Naval Force ships of Butrinti and Orikum conducted a three-day Joint - Exercise at the estuary of Vjosa - Gram and Vlora Bay, with “FGS RHEIN”, NATO’s Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) flagship, part of the German Naval Force

The purpose of this exercise was to increase the interoperability between ships and crews during different sea conditions.

Fier, Air Force helicopter intervenes for extinguishing fire in Semani Forest

: Published: Thursday, 23 August 2018 15:48

After the fire started in Semani Forest in Fier, an Air Force helicopter was urgently sent to the scene. AF's "Cougar" helicopters were equipped two months ago with Bambi Bucket of 2500 liters capacity.

The new 2500 liter Bambi Bucket each, increase the capacity of the Armed Forces of seven times compared to the previous year, when the private service was contracted for the extinction of fires.

Dibra District, the Armed Forces continue to aid the inhabitants affected by earthquake

: Published: Thursday, 23 August 2018 15:40

Following the putting up of tents, the Armed Forces have started distributing food and material basis in the most affected villages by the earthquake that struck Dibra District. The Armed Forces have distributed around 200 beds, blankets, and material basis in the municipalities of Mat, Bulqiza and Klos.

The Armed Forces are also distributing food packages, so that those affected can find it easier to cope with these difficult days.

Minister Xhaçka visits families affected by earthquake: Today, a message of solidarity and tolerance particularly for destitute

: Published: Tuesday, 21 August 2018 18:03

Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka visited today the families affected by the earthquake a few days ago in the district of Dibra. She held several meetings with families in the village of Vinjoll and Dukagjini, where the epicenter of the earthquake was, and as a result, more than 20 families have since been sheltered in the tents erected by the Armed Forces.

The consequences of the earthquake, Civil Emergency Services on duty

: Published: Monday, 13 August 2018 10:24

An inspection team from the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies, headed by its General Director, Mr. Haki Çako inspected yesterday some of the villages of Mat, Dibër District since it was struck by an earthquake on 11th May followed by some aftershocks in Dibër District and in other districts of our country.

The General Directorate of Civil Emergencies carried out the inspection of buildings, dwellings in some of the most affected villages by this disaster in order to provide assistance by the state institutions, in particular the temporary need for tents supply, also they have meetings with heads of local government for the evaluation of the situation, measures taken, technical assistance for the personnel engaged in the process of finding and assessing the earthquake damages in the area.