Speaking at the Farka Air Base, Rama outlined government plans to deploy thermal camera drones for real-time forest surveillance and early fire detection, alongside drones designed to reseed areas damaged by wildfires. “We must significantly expand our drone fleet,” he said. “We are procuring thermal drones to capture fire signals immediately, while also evaluating drones capable of replanting scorched territories.”

The government head added that Albania will gradually build up its air fleet with firefighting aircraft and is investing in early-warning systems supported by new control centers to ensure rapid ground response.

Rama also confirmed that the Air Force Academy in Vlora, already in the process of establishment, will soon open its doors physically to begin training new pilots and further strengthen the country’s aerial capacities.

Describing the fight against wildfires as “a real battle that demands patience and strength,” Rama stressed that the government is closely following international practices, citing large-scale investments made in Greece, Italy, and other countries to improve resilience and reduce fire damage.

The event was attended by Defense Minister Pirro Vengu, Interior Minister Albana Koçiu, and Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo.

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Addressing a ceremony marking the 111^th anniversary of the Albanian Post, an event attended also by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Albania David Wisner, Balluku praised this institution’s role in delivering services to the citizens, adding that the retirees will be able to withdraw their monthly pension payment from the banks’ automated teller machines (ATM) soon.

The Deputy PM focused on a major innovation project to advance service delivery by the Albanian Post.

“The Albanian Post has for some time now launched an innovation project, given that this institution delivers its services throughout the country’s territory. No other state institution moves from Vermosh to Konispol delivering also services to the vulnerable groups. Now with the new innovative and technology project designed, it is time for it to promote. We aim to make sure that the Post provides e-payment service and allow every retiree to withdraw their monthly pensions from the banks’ ATMs in 2024,” Balluku said, adding that the postal service plans also to launch drone technology to deliver parcels and services starting as of 2024.”

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