In a social media post, Gogu stressed that violence cannot be a solution to disagreements and that every citizen should have the opportunity to defend themselves and seek a solution through the law.

“When faced with violence, no one should feel alone or unprotected. The law exists to guarantee the rights of every citizen and to provide solutions to any situation through legal channels,” the minister stated.

He noted that free legal aid enables citizens to receive the necessary legal support, even when they cannot afford the costs of a lawyer.

“No dispute should ever escalate into violence. However, it is not enough to simply say ‘resolve it through the law’; we must also make that possible,” Gogu emphasized.

The minister urged citizens in need of legal support to reach out to the free legal aid service. “Do not stand alone in the face of any injustice,” read his message.

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The exercise demonstrated rapid-response protocols for maritime incidents, alongside essential first-aid procedures for beachgoers.

National Emergency experts briefed vacationers on emergency procedures, providing instructions for immediate action and safe conduct prior to the arrival of medical personnel.

Skënder Brataj, head of the National Emergency, urged citizens to prioritize summer safety and learn basic, life-saving first aid.

As part of our seasonal tourism safety measures, this activity focuses on proactive prevention and swift emergency management.

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During the visit to Kavaja and Rogozhina, Minister Salla emphasized the significance of listening to farmers and their involvement in adapting the scheme, enabling them to provide suggestions and highlight any issues related to the scheme or their benefits.

“We have a budget of around 52 million euros for this scheme, so that the farmers can apply and benefit,” said the minister, adding that his tour will continue in all municipalities of Albania.

Regarding the damage caused by the floods in several areas, Minister Salla said that the government has set a financial package for all the affected farmers. He added that work is underway to fully document the damages in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, civil emergency and municipalities, in order to come up with concrete decisions and quick compensation for the affected farmers.

“As you saw a few days ago, we have finalized a comprehensive funding package from the Albanian government so that all those affected will be included in the financial package. We are documenting the damages caused together with the Ministry of Agriculture, civil emergency and municipalities so that we have a complete record and come up with a decision, which will be made public very soon”, he said. /e.xh/a.f/p.s./

In a Facebook post, Kurti wrote that the shipment, worth 500,000 euros, includes tents, food packages, blankets and 158,000 hot food rations for the local residents in need.

Kurti’s government had allocated the money for the humanitarian shipment in January, but its delivery was only made possible now, Kurti wrote, after the ceasefire reached in October, brokered by US President Donald Trump.

Kurti added the humanitarian aid, “represents Kosovo’s commitment as part of international solidarity to support the civilian population facing immense hardship in Gaza.”

The Gaza War was sparked by an October 7, 2023, attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel, which killed 1,200 people and abducted 251 others. Israel’s retaliatory war in Gaza has since then killed more than 70,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities. /p.s./

Attending the formal ceremony was Director General of the Albanian State Police Ilir Proda, International Liaison Manager from the Office of International Operations Stephen Law, as well as other leaders of the Albanian State Police.

In his speech during the ceremony, Proda thanked the Office of International Operations and the UK Home Office for their continued support for the Albanian State Police structures.

Proda highlighted the successful cooperation with British partners and that the contribution is of particular significance for strengthening the logistical capacities of the Albanian State Police and mainly of the structures to which it is addressed.

Meanwhile, Law said during the ceremony that, “I feel proud that we were able to support the Special Unit for Border and Migration “Delta”, Vlora”.

The support includes improvement of the premises of the Special Unit for Border and Migration “Delta”, Vlora, as well as 1 vehicle in function of the work of this Unit. It also includes 4 multispectral thermal binoculars and 7 screens with high technological parameters that will be put into operation by the Border Police and the Passenger Information Unit. /m.q/r.e/a.f/p.s./

The forum was organized by the State Agency of Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination (SASPAC) with development partners and donors.

The forum brought together ambassadors, senior representatives of the government, organizations, agencies and international financial institutions with leaders of key sectors, the head of the State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination (SASPAC), Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj and others.

PM Rama emphasized that the discussion is a necessary step to address the challenges of cooperation, especially in the field of financing development projects.

“At the large table of our international partners, to address the achievements and challenges of cooperation in the field of financial support for Albania and development projects”, said Rama.

On his part, Minister of Finance Malaj appreciated the constant support of international partners and emphasized that the Albanian government’s approach to public financing is based on prudent borrowing, low costs and mechanisms that accelerate the implementation of projects.

“Our approach to public financing is guided by the principle of prudent and low-cost borrowing, as well as by strengthening mechanisms that ensure acceleration of meeting the deadlines so that to guarantee that funds are rendered into things with real impact”, he said. /j.p/p.s./

Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu announced today that in support of the livestock farmers of the Gramsh municipality, the General Directorate of State Material Reserves distributed 11 tons of fodder.

Meanwhile, he emphasized, in Delvina and Himara, in recent days, livestock farmers in the area have been helped with 38 tons of fodder.

The process of evaluating the damages caused by the fires has also begun in the affected municipalities.

Earlier, Prime Minister Edi Rama assured residents affected by the fires that compensation for damages caused by the fires will be carried out in each affected municipality, according to a special procedure, which begins with their identification by the Evaluation Group for the inventory of damages.

The relevant structure is established by order of the mayor and is tasked with identifying damages to housing, infrastructure, businesses, agricultural crops, mechanical equipment, as well as to facilities with a social or cultural function.

The group completes the relevant forms, which reflect the damages along with their financial evaluation, creating a clear picture of the needs for intervention and support.

Then, the municipalities prepare lists of damaged entities, along with all accompanying documentation, which precedes the final assessment phase. /a.gj/ /a.g/p.s./

10,438 citizens have benefited free legal aid since 2019 to September 2024.

So far, the Ministry of Justice and UNDP have supported the opening and uninterrupted functioning of 12 centers.

The centers operate in the districts of Shkodra, Peshkopi, Lezha, Durrës, Vlora, Fier, Pogradec, Korça, Berat, Elbasan, Kukës and Gjirokastra and provide free legal services to all people in need.

These centers are specialized units for providing primary legal aid to categories that have insufficient income or that belong to a specific stratum in need.

The main categories that have benefited from free legal aid are people with insufficient or no income, the elderly/pensioners, people with disabilities, members of the Roma and Egyptian communities, victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence.

Since before the law entered into force, in June 2018, facilitating access to justice for individuals in need has been government priority. /r.e/p.s./

Albania has launched aid within the framework of the European Civil Protection Mechanism, the Media and Information Agency said today.

The aid is coordinated by the Ministry of Defense and the National Civil Defense Agency and this is evidence of Albania’s solidarity and commitment to being close to its partners in times of crisis.

Twelve EU countries have sent emergency supplies and deployed search and rescue teams to Bosnia and Herzegovina after the deadly floods.

Emergency support is provided through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, a platform for coordinating and sharing emergency resources.

Albania, Turkey, Hungary, Montenegro and Romania have sent shelter kits, while Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Serbia have already deployed search and rescue teams there.

The mountain village of Jabllanica, approximately 30 kilometers north of the city of Mostar, was the worst affected. /p.s./

Speaking at a joint press conference in Tirana, Blinken also underlined that Albania is one of the ten main contributing countries which have committed the most military and human aid to Ukraine.

“As a key NATO ally, as an important voice in the United Nations Security Council, we have an extraordinary relation of partnership. Albania also was a temporary member of the UN Security Council. As the Premier already mentioned during the visit with Ambassador Lisa Thompson Grinfilld, we talked about many important issues, especially regarding the co-penholding role for Ukraine, in the wake of the Russian aggression,” Blinken said.

The US Secretary quoted PM Rama’s remarks at the UN, adding that there could be no better and more beautiful way to express the importance of living in peace.

“As you know, Albania has been a very strong supporter of Ukraine since day one. Albania was the first to help Ukraine. It was one of the first countries to deliver military aid to Ukraine after the Russian aggression, providing weapons, ammunition, mine-resistant vehicles. Albania is one of the top ten contributors in terms of income per capita for the aid to Ukraine. In his speech at the UN Security Council last September, the Prime Minister said – Edi, I would like to quote you, if I may – “The struggle of Ukraine is also the struggle of everyone who aspires to live in a world where nations are free and equal, where territorial Integrity is undisputable and their right to live in peace is unquestionable,” Blinken said.

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