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New members of Albanian Special Forces

: Published: Friday, 03 August 2018 15:59

13 Armed Forces officers have been certified as the newest members of the Special Forces Battalion. The new officers became part of the elite of the Armed Forces after finishing the 11th basic course, which started with 50 participants, but only 13 managed to complete. For full 6 months, the trainees underwent an intensive training program, which included tactics of small units, special tactics, mountaineering, special reconnaissance, close fighting, water and underwater exercises with and without equipment, survival, etc.

Interview with Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka

: Published: Monday, 30 July 2018 15:58

Minister Xhaçka interviewed by journalist Thimi Samarxhiu for Vizion Plus, on Civil Emergencies, NATO Summit, Defense Budget, Macedonia, Kosovo, Russia and other security issues.

FA mobilizes Civil Emergency capacities, Xhaçka: 6000 effective on alert even when others are on vacation

: Published: Thursday, 26 July 2018 17:29

The AAF remain alert to face any emergency situation.

At the Cape of Pal Naval Base in Durrës, the Armed Forces contingent, who engages in emergency cases, exhibited the tools and equipment that they have at their disposal.

During the demonstration, which also served as an evidence of mobilization for the forces and means at their disposal in case of emergency, there were present Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, accompanied by Chief of General Staff Brigadier General Bardhyl Kollçaku and General Director of Civil Emergencies Haki Çako.

Graduated 43 new cadets, Xhaçka: They will not be just only officers, but as well financiers, doctors and lecturers

: Published: Friday, 20 July 2018 16:07

From now on the AAF will have 43 brand new officers. 43 cadets having attended the Training Course for Young Officers were graduated today during a ceremony. Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, members of the Security Commission, military and family members of the cadets were present.

During the addressing speech, Minister Xhaçka stated that these newly graduated youngsters will not be just only 43 more names in the AAF Departments, but there will be 43 young men and women ready to be the future leaders of the Armed Forces, to promote professionalism, discipline and commitment to our nation.

Sazan, "Iliria" ship helps 50 tourists

: Published: Tuesday, 17 July 2018 20:32

Due to bad weather, 50 Albanian and foreign tourists, including children, got stranded on the island of Sazan after their trip on a small vessel.

Among the tourists were also a group of foreign journalists from different news agencies. Journalists sought help from the Armed Forces since the high waves hindered their movement for several hours.