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Begaj: Saddened by tragic funicular crash in Lisbon

Pandi Skaka — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:22:09 +0000

TIRANA, September 4 /ATA/ President of the Republic Bajram Begaj reacted today to the tragic event in Lisbon, where after Wednesday’s deadly funicular cable railway crash dozens of people were killed and injured in a tram accident.

The president expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of the victims, while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

“Saddened by the tragic crash of Glória funicular in Lisbon. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families who have suffered such a loss. My thoughts are with the injured, to whom I wish a speedy and full recovery,” President Begaj wrote in the social media.

A national day of mourning is being observed. Gloria funicular is popular with tourists. /m.m//r.e//a.f/p.s./

Peleshi expresses condolences at helicopters crash in USA

Pandi Skaka — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:39:19 +0000

TIRANA, March 30 /ATA/ Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi described as shocking the news of the crash of two Blackhawk helicopters of the US Army, during a training mission in Kentucky.

Peleshi expressed his condolences for the victims while wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured.

“Our thoughts and prayers go to the crew members and their families at this difficult time. We wish a speedy recovery to all those injured by the trauma of this tragedy! The deepest and most sincere condolences to our friendly USA”, said the minister.

Nine people died after two US military helicopters collided on Wednesday evening in Kentucky. The incident involved the 101st Airborne Division and happened during a training mission near a military base./m.m/p.s./

Bulgaria bus crash/Albanian authorities send messages of condolences

Pandi Skaka — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:29:43 +0000

TIRANA, November 23 /ATA/- Albanian authorities expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the victims of the tragic accident that happened in Bulgaria.

At least 46 people, including 12 children, died after a bus crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria.

The bus was registered in North Macedonia and was mainly carrying tourists returning from Turkey.

In his reaction after the tragedy, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that he remained speechless at the tragedy where almost all passengers have passed away.

“I am speechless at the tragedy of the bus on the way back to North Macedonia moving along Bulgaria, where almost all the passengers lost their lives…Pain “, wrote PM Rama.

On her part, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka expressed her condolences to the bereaved families of the victims of the tragic accident in Bulgaria.

“The most sincere condolences to the families of the victims and speedy recovery of the injured. Albania stands close to North Macedonia and its people in this difficult moment”, said Xhaçka.

President Ilir Meta and Chairman of the Democratic Party Lulzim Basha also expressed their condolences./p.s./