TIRANA, Nov 26 /ATA/ – All public and private schools and kindergartens across Albania will remain closed also on Wednesday, 27 November 2019, following a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on Tuesday morning, the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports Besa Shahini said.
“I am deeply shocked by the loss of lives and injuries many citizens have suffered due to earthquake. Therefore, we have decided to suspend classes in all schools, kindergarten and nurseries all over the country, including non-public ones, tomorrow, 27 Nov 2019, so that families stay together to cope with the situation and express solidarity mainly with those worst-affected by this tragedy,” Shahini said.
Education Minister said that teams will assess material damages and prepare action plans for the damages school buildings.
She also extended most heartfelt condolences to the families for the loss of their beloved and wished quick recovery to the injured.
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