Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi said that, “Thanks to the rescue team’s swift and professional response, the tourist was successfully pulled from the ravine. He sustained a fractured leg and was airlifted to the Trauma Hospital in Tirana, where he is currently receiving medical care”.

According to Nufi, the other four tourists are in good health.

” Air Force stands ready to save lives”, wrote Nufi.

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Police launched an immediate search and rescue operation with the National Security Force and the Fier Alpine Unit after family members reported losing contact with the pair.

Police used drones to spot the two stranded tourists trapped in the rugged canyons by difficult terrain.

The rescuers from the National Security Force, Fier Alpine Unit, Skrapar Police Commissariat and Skrapar Canyoning Team joined forces to safely extract the tourists from the mountain.

The Czech tourists thanked the rescue teams for their quick response, professionalism, and dedication.

The State Police remains committed to helping citizens and tourists during emergencies across the country. /gj.m/j.p/r.e/p.s./

During a patrol, the crew spotted an inflatable boat departing from Türkiye’s coast and acted immediately, the Navy said.

The group included eight men, nine women and eight children of Afghan and Syrian nationality.

“The swift action and timely cooperation ensured the successful rescue and transfer of all persons to the competent authorities,” the Albanian Navy said, adding that the mission demonstrated Albania’s commitment to safeguarding lives at sea and strengthening cooperation with international partners.

Albania’s Naval Forces have saved thousands of illegal immigrants trying to cross the Aegean, supporting the NATO-led operations in the Aegean Sea as part of international efforts aimed at curbing human trafficking.

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Defense Minister underlined “this is another successful operation conducted by the boys and girls of Albania’s naval force.

The operation was conducted in close cooperation with coastal guards of Greece and Türkiye and ended without any incidents.

This is the fourth search and rescue operation conducted by Albanian Navy’s vessels, saving 111 illegal migrants in the Aegean.

Albania’s Navy continues contributing to NATO-led Sea Guardian mission as part of the international efforts to stop illegal trafficking and migration in the Aegean Sea.

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The Navy reported that during patrol in the Aegean Sea in the early hours of this morning, the “Butrinti” ship carried out a rescue operation (SAR), coming to the aid of a dinghy boat with 32 migrants from Afghanistan on board. The migrants had departed from Çeşme and had Chios island as a destination.

The Navy/Coast Guard is continuing with dedication its humanitarian mission at sea, the Ministry of Defense said.

Within the last four days, there have been rescued a total of 70 migrants, confirming its commitment and readiness to guarantee safety and save lives in the international waters. /r.e//a.f/p.s./

Defense Minister said in a post on the social media that crew at Albanian patrol vessel “Oriku”, in coordination with coastal guards of Türkiye and Greece, conducted a search and rescue operation to save 12 men, 18 women and 10 children aboard of a rubber dingy.

Illegal migrants are in good health conditions and were handed over to Turkish Coast Guard for further procedures.

The Albanian patrol boat successfully rescued 19 people in October.

Albania’s naval forces have joined the NATO Alliance crews in the international patrolling mission in the Aegean. During their patrolling missions, the Albanian navy’s vessels have helped in saving hundreds of people in the Aegean, namely immigrants who tried to reach Europe.

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The 19 migrants from the Middle East were saved during a joint rescue operation with the Turkish and Greek coast guards, the Albanian Navy said on Tuesday.

The illegal migrants are in good health conditions and were handed over to Turkish Coast Guard for further procedures.

The Albanian patrol boat have successfully rescued 20 people in July

Albania’s naval forces have joined the NATO Alliance forces in the international patrolling mission in the Aegean. During their patrolling missions, the Albanian navy’s vessels have helped in saving hundreds of people in the Aegean, namely immigrants who tried to reach Europe.

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Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu said today that, thanks to the coordination between the Armed Forces, the State Police, Albcontrol, the National Medical Emergency Center, the Civil Aviation Authority, the General Maritime Directorate and many other institutions, there have been carried out about 90 search and rescue operations, finding or saving the lives of about 600 citizens, Albanians and foreigners.

Only in January-September period, there were carried out 5 coordinated operations at the national level, from which 24 citizens were saved, 14 of whom are foreigners. /p.s./

The Ukrainian was reportedly swimming in the Mirror (Pasqyra) beach and was trapped amid rocks when the sea conditions deteriorated and was unable to move due to high waves and the tide.

Local Border Police and Saranda Coastguard Unit responded to the call-out and immediately headed to the area and launched a rescue operation.

The Ukrainian tourist was rescued and brought to safety in very good health conditions.

Border Police called on holidaymakers to show utmost care due to the bad weather conditions and high seas.

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Defence Minister noted that Albanian Navy ships are contributing to the international efforts as part of the NATO maritime mission to stop illegal trafficking and migration in the Aegean Sea.

Peleshi said that the crew of the Albanian patrol boat have successfully rescued 20 people on board.

“The illegal migrants, mostly Palestinians, were handed over to Greece’s Coast Guard for further procedures,” Defence Minister added.

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