US helps the AAF with firefighting equipment, Xhaçka: from today we are more prepared
- Published: Thursday, 20 June 2019 15:04
The US European Military Command, through the US - Embassy in Tirana, donated to our Armed Forces fire equipment of $361k value. The presentation ceremony was attended by the Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka, the US Charge d'Affaires in our country Leyla Moses-Ones, Deputy Chief of General Staff of Armed Forces, Brigadier General Manushaqe Shehu, Senior Officers in the Albanian Armed Forces and effectives involved in civil emergencies, who will use the new equipment.
Armed Forces begin the construction of a Bailey bridge in Mirdita
- Published: Wednesday, 19 June 2019 14:43
The Engineering Battalion of the Support Command began work on the construction of a Bailey bridge in Jezull village. The new bridge, which will be about 25 meters long and will have a load capacity of about 45 tons, is being built in cooperation with the municipality of Mirdita, which has previously built its concrete legs.
The construction of the bridge will significantly facilitate the movement of 1,150 inhabitants of the villages of Jezull and Sheshaj, in the Administrative Unit Rrëshen and villages Prosek and Rrushkull of the Administrative Unit Kthellë.
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
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