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Bushati and Xhacka in flooded Sub-Shkodra areas

: Published: Friday, 23 March 2018 18:22

Today, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ditmir Bushati and Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka closely inspected the flooded areas in the district of Shkodra. They have looked closely at the situation in the Administration Units of Dajç, Ana e Malit, Shkodra Municipality and Jushi Mountain, and Vau i Dejës Municipality.

During the conversation with the residents, Minister Xhacka said that, in coordination with the Emergency Headquarters, the Prefecture and the Municipality we are doing their utmost to keep the situation under control. "So far we have evacuated about 2500 heads of livestock and are distributing fodder throughout the area.

Floods in Shkodra, Xhaçka: Our priority is evacuation and coordination among structures

: Published: Thursday, 22 March 2018 18:17

Today Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka, visited flooded areas in Shkodra. During her visit in the administrative units of Ana e Malit and Dajç, Minister Xhaçka emphasized the readiness of the Armed Forces to assist the inhabitants of these areas, which are in a difficult situation due to extreme weather:
"So far we have engaged about 550 military men, with dozens of high-pass vehicles, and motorbikes. Certainly, we will continue to be present these days to help residents until the end of this emergency situation.

Armed Forces close to residents affected by flooding in Shkodra

: Published: Tuesday, 20 March 2018 18:11

The Armed Forces continue to be engaged uninterruptedly in coping with flooding in the Sub-Shkodra area.
A team from Tirana's regional support battalion with sailing vessels and high traversability was sent in support of the first infantry battalion of Vau i Dejës.

In Dajç village, military of First Infantry Battalion (1stIB) urgently transported to the regional hospital in Shkodra a 27 - year - old man with health problems, who suffered a respiratory insufficiency and had an urgent need for oxygen.

Armed Forces involved in aiding the flooded low-lying areas of Shkodra

: Published: Monday, 12 March 2018 11:11

Albanian Armed Forces are being engaged for several days in coping with flooding situation in several villages near the banks of the Buna River in the Shkodra Municipality.

The 1st Infantry Battalion in Vau i Dejës is mainly operating in the village of Obot of the Administrative Unit of Ana e Malit in the Municipality of Shkodra. The high water level has made it impossible for city car class vehicles crossing the road that connects the village to the center of the administrative unit and the city.

Minister Xhaçka celebrates the 8th of March with military women and girls: You are an example of dedication to family and country.

: Published: Thursday, 08 March 2018 11:56

Over 1300 women and girls are serving today in the Albanian Armed Forces. At a meeting with women and girls in uniform, attended also by NATO ambassadors and their spouses, Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka praised the role of women in society, highlighting military girls and women’s sacrifice.

"All of you, dear women and girls, are admirable! You are the inspirational example for the model you give and the love you give with the dedication to love and protect our country Albania, to protect the freedom and peace of the countries where you often engage in missions, away from family," - said Minister Xhaçka who also emphasized the role of every woman for more rights.