139 new military members in Bonavia to become professional

Published: Monday, 15 January 2018 14:40

Since last November, 139 young Albanian soldiers have returned to the Troop School in Bunavia, where they are attending the Advanced Training Course. The young soldiers come from almost all units of the Armed Forces, and they are subject not only to physical training but also theoretical one. Young people in uniform belong to different specialties such as infantry, security, logistics, transportation, engineering, liaisons, military police etc.

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Xhaçka decorates United States Defense Attaché: Relations with the USA in a new and qualitative stage

Published: Tuesday, 09 January 2018 17:55

Today Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka awarded the "Medal of Gratitude" to the outgoing United States Defense Attaché Captain Sam G. Wartell, who finished his two-year mandate. At the special ceremony attended by US Ambassador to Tirana Donald Lu, Minister Xhaçka welcomed the new Defense Attaché Captain James Hilton.

The Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka appreciated the two-year contribution of Captain Wartell two-year to further enhance the level of cooperation in the field of Defense and Security between Albania and the United States. Regarding the United States of America as the main strategic partner in the field of defense, Minister Xhaçka underlined the fact that these relations have now entered a new and more qualitative stage.

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Xhaçka in Dropull and Delvinë: Two new bridges for 6000 residents. The AAF close to the community even during holidays

Published: Saturday, 30 December 2017 18:34

From today, 6.000 residents of 10 villages in the Municipalities of Dropull and Delvinë have facilitated access to the rest of their municipality and to the rest of the country. The Engineering Battalion of the Armed Forces has built in just a few days, two bridges in Vanë and Llongo, which were damaged earlier this month due to the extreme weather conditions. The Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka during the inspection of the two bridges assured the community that the Armed Forces will continue to be near them not only during the holidays, but every day of the year.

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“Holidays Need Love”, Xhaçka with the children of Infant House “Hannah and Rozafa”

Published: Thursday, 28 December 2017 17:33

Children who have lost their parental care or are in danger of losing it are not left alone to celebrate this new year's eve. The Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka joined the initiative of the Ministry of Health and Social Care, "Holidays Need Love", to celebrate together with the vulnerable part of the society. Minister Xhaxha chose to celebrate with the smallest children in the Infant House "Hannah and Rozafa" in Tirana, who unfortunately lack parental love.

Minister Xhaçka shared some affection and warmth on these festive days. She distributed gifts for these children, and she also participated in a show with animators and the most beloved characters for the little ones.

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