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Parliament approves the “Search and Rescue Services” law, minister Vengu: Albania has a duty to provide reliable and efficient service

: Published: Thursday, 31 October 2024 13:37

Albanian Parliament passes law to modernize search and rescue services With 72 votes in favor and 2 abstentions, the Albanian Parliament approved the bill “On Amendments and Additions to the Law on Search and Rescue Services in the Republic of Albania.

Government approves draft law on “Reservists” to serve as additional capacity alongside active Armed Forces in operations

: Published: Wednesday, 30 October 2024 13:35

Council of Ministers approves draft law on Albania’s Reserve Force In its latest session. The Council of Ministers approved the draft law titled “On the Organization and Functioning of the Reserve Force in the Republic of Albania.” The law sets out the rules for structuring and managing Albania’s reserve service, defining the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens, state bodies, and private entities involved in mobilization.

Civil Protection Projects, Minister Vengu meets with the municipalities of Shkodra district

: Published: Tuesday, 29 October 2024 13:59

Defense Minister Pirro Vengu continued his informational tour today in Shkodra district, announcing the launch of project applications for local Civil Protection initiatives. At a meeting with the mayors of Shkodra, Fushë - Arrëz, Malësi e Madhe, and Vau Dejës—joined by Prefect Mrs. Majlinda Angoni and the General Director of the National Civil Protection Agency, Mr. Haki Çako—discussions centered on challenges faced by local authorities in responding to floods and fires.

Conference "BalkanSecure 2.0" Deputy Minister Tola: Strengthening cooperation against cyberattacks

: Published: Friday, 18 October 2024 14:20

"Enhancing Cyber Incident Response Capacities in the Western Balkans" is the theme of the two-day "BalkanSecure 2.0" Conference, held this year in Albania at the Center for Innovation, Security, and Defense.

Defense Ministers from the Coalition to Defeat ISIS met in Brussels, led by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, ahead of the NATO Defense Ministers meeting

: Published: Thursday, 17 October 2024 14:10

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin praised the dedicated efforts of allied and partner countries in the Coalition to Defeat ISIS, highlighting it as one of the most broadly supported and effective coalitions in action. During this pre-summit meeting ahead of the NATO Defense Ministerial, participants reviewed concrete steps for the partial U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and discussed NATO's continued role in training, advising, and supporting Iraqi institutions through the NMI mission.