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The Commanding General of US Army Europe visits Tirana

: Published: Monday, 21 March 2016 19:44

Lieutenant General Hodges: Albania is a quite loyal member of NATO. I'm proud that military personnel are closely cooperating with the US military in various operations.

Deputy Minister of Defence Mr. Petro Koçi held today a meeting with the Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, the Commanding General of US Army Europe, during his official visit in our country. During the meeting were discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, but also the security challenges with which NATO member countries are facing today in eastern and southern borders of the Alliance.

Colorful spectacle in the sky of the capital city

: Published: Friday, 18 March 2016 18:23

After the prearranged welcoming, Minister Kodheli announced the reopening of Defense Attaché Office in Tirana.

British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Squadron has offered an unusual show for the residents of Tirana. 11 aircrafts “BAE Systems Hawk” flew for a few moments on the Boulevard "Martyrs of the Nation" drawing the attention of the citizens of Tirana who had come out to enjoy the spectacle, between them also the Mayor Mr. Erion Veliaj.

8 years after the tragedy, MoD transfers to the local representatives the remediated area of Gërdec

: Published: Tuesday, 15 March 2016 17:35

Ministry of Defence and Albanian Armed Forces have completed the remediation of over 386 thousand square meters of Gërdec village, Marqinet 1 and 2 villages and Vora.

The Minister of Defence submitted the decontaminated area to the local representatives 8 years after the Gërdec tragedy, in which were killed 26 people and were injured more than 300.

Chief of General Staff of Italian Army visits Albania

: Published: Wednesday, 09 March 2016 16:03

Chief of General Staff of of the Italian Army General Claudio Graziano is having a two-day visit in our country. After he was welcome by the guard of honor and the Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces, Major General Jeronim Bazo, General Graziano had a meeting with Defence Minister Mrs. Kodheli.

March 8th, Minister Kodheli writes a congratulatory letter to women and girls employees in the MoD and AAF

: Published: Tuesday, 08 March 2016 15:26

Today on the occasion of march 8th, International Women's Day, Defence Minister Mrs. Kodheli has written a letter of congratulation and encouragement to all female employees, military and civilian, in the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces.