2019 Albania earthquake

2019-11-26 Mamurras, Albania M6.4 earthquake shakemap (USGS).jpg
Map of Albania, showing location and intensity of shaking. Star marks epicenter.
2019 Albania earthquake is located in Albania41.511°N 19.515°E
2019 Albania earthquake
Durrës
Durrës
Kodër-Thumanë
Kodër-Thumanë
Kurbin
Kurbin
Lezhë
Lezhë
Tirana
Tirana
Laç
Laç
UTC time2019-11-26 02:54:12
ISC event616919407
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date26 November 2019 (2019-11-26)
Local time03:54:12 CET (UTC+1)
Magnitude6.4 Mw
Depth20.0 km (12.4 mi)
Epicentre41°30′40″N 19°30′54″E / 41.511°N 19.515°E / 41.511; 19.515Coordinates: 41°30′40″N 19°30′54″E / 41.511°N 19.515°E / 41.511; 19.515
TypeThrust
Areas affectedMamurras, Durrës, Kodër-Thumanë
Total damage7,900 buildings damaged/destroyed[1]
Max. intensityVIII (Severe)
Peak acceleration0.5062 g[2]
Peak velocity43.01 cm/s[3]
Aftershocks
  • 1,300
  • Four Mw ≥ 5.0
  • Eighteen Mw 4–4.9
Casualties
Location of epicentre and aftershocks in the first seven days

Northwestern Albania was struck by a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake with an epicentre 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west-southwest of Mamurras, at 03:54 CET (UTC+1) on 26 November 2019.[4][5] The earthquake lasted 30 seconds and was felt in Albania's capital Tirana, and in places as far away as Taranto and Belgrade,[6] some 370 kilometres (230 mi) northeast of the epicentre. A total of 51 people were killed in the earthquake, with about 2,000 injured. [7][8][9] It was the second earthquake to strike the region in the space of three months. [10][11] It was the strongest earthquake to hit Albania in more than 40 years, its deadliest earthquake in 99 years[12][5][13] and ​is currently the world's deadliest earthquake in 2019.

Tectonic setting

Albania lies across the convergent boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the Adriatic Plate, part of the complex collision zone with the African Plate. The structure of the western part of Albania is dominated by active thrust tectonics. The region is seismically active, with several M ≥ 6 earthquakes in the last hundred years. In 1979, the largest of these events struck 70 kilometres (43 mi) further north, in Montenegro, killing 136 people (101 in Montenegro and 35 in Albania).[14][4] The most recent significant earthquake in the area was an M 5.6 event on 21 September 2019 with an epicentre ENE of Durrës, which was at the time the most powerful in 30 years and damaged 500 houses.[15][10]

Earthquake

The earthquake had magnitude of 6.4 Mww, according to the ANSS Comprehensive Catalog. The observed focal mechanism is consistent with reverse movement on a NW-SE trending fault, parallel to the known thrust faults in the area. The maximum perceived intensity was VIII (severe) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale (MMI).[4]

Aftershocks

By 1 December, there had been 1,300 aftershocks,[16] of which four were greater than M 5.0 and a further twenty-one between M 4 and 5 as of 20:00 (UTC) 3 December.[17][10] The largest aftershock occurred at 07:08 CET (UTC+1), less than four hours after the mainshock, with a magnitude of M 5.4. This event caused shaking of intensity VII (very strong).[18]

Aftershocks of the 2019 Albania earthquake above Mw  4.0
Date Time (UTC) M MMI Depth Ref.
November 26 02:59:24 5.1 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [19]
November 26 03:03:00 5.3 VII 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [20]
November 26 06:08:22 5.4 VII 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [21]
November 26 07:27:02 4.8 V 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [22]
November 26 12:14:13 4.4 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [23]
November 26 13:05:00 4.9 IV 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [24]
November 26 15:11:56 4.2 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [25]
November 26 17:19:13 4.7 VI 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [26]
November 27 11:03:35 4.1 III 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [27]
November 27 14:45:24 5.3 VI 12.6 km (7.8 mi) [28]
November 27 17:11:04 4.5 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [29]
November 27 22:19:00 4.3 III 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [30]
November 27 22:50:15 4.5 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [31]
November 27 22:51:24 4.4 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [32]
November 27 23:02:49 4.2 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [33]
November 28 00:50:09 4.4 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [34]
November 28 10:25:05 4.5 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [35]
November 28 10:52:42 4.9 IV 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [36]
November 28 20:33:24 4.4 II 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [37]
November 28 23:00:43 4.6 IV 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [38]
November 30 20:53:52 4.4 III 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [39]
December 1 06:04:19 4.2 – 10.0 km (6.2 mi) [40]

Damage

The damage was mostly in the large port city of Durrës and the village of Kodër-Thumanë, which are near the epicentre of the earthquake.[41] Two hotels and two apartment blocks collapsed in Durrës.[41][42] Four buildings, including a five-storey apartment block, collapsed in Kodër-Thumanë and the town was hardest hit from the earthquake.[41][42] The town of Laç was extensively damaged.[43] A state of emergency lasting 30 days was declared by the Albanian government for Durrës, Thumanë and Tirana and later extended to Lezhë and Laç.[44][43][45] Aftershocks followed that shook structures ruined during the earthquake and caused concern among locals.[10] Subsequently numerous homes were no longer safe to reside in.[45]

Albanian soldiers, numbering in the hundreds, and some 2,000 Albanian police officers were dispatched to the earthquake affected localities of Thumanë, Durrës, and the nearby wider area.[46] They were tasked to assist with the rescue operation and the installation of shelter facilities for displaced people.[46] Three hundred emergency tents to shelter some 1,000 people have been erected at a sportsfield within Thumanë and close to a stadium in Durrës.[47][42] Albanian troops working with limited resources rescued people from debris of collapsed structures and they were assisted by 250 troops from the United States and various European countries.[13]

As the last severe earthquake in Albania was in 1979, it lacked expertise in rescue operations.[48] Subsequently, rescue crews with specialised equipment, sniffer dogs and emergency supplies came to Albania from neighbouring countries and other European nations to help in the search efforts and provide for those left homeless.[49][48] Many homeless people in Kodër-Thumanë spent two nights in tents, refusing to stay in hotels on the Adriatic Sea. Special forces (RENEA) continued searching for several people that were reported missing, and at least 45 individuals were rescued alive from the rubble.[50]

According to official information 51 people were killed - 25 in Durrës, 24 in Thumanë, and 1 each in Kurbin, Lezhë and Tirana.[51] Among the deceased were 7 children aged between 2-8.[43] The aftershocks, some of which were quite large, made it difficult for the search and rescue teams. Albania's Minister of Health Ogerta Manastirliu initially announced over 900 injuries, of which 731 were treated at the hospitals in Tirana and Durrës alone.[43] The Ministry of Health reported that it was caring for 62 injured in stable condition, with the exception of 3 people who are in intensive care.[9] In the aftermath of the event, 5,200 locals were without any shelter.[43]

An Albanian military owned dwelling in Durrës, social centres in Tirana and various privately owned buildings such as 90 gyms in Krujë, Tirana, Lezhë, Durrës and numerous hotels in Vlorë, Durrës and Tirana were adapted and opened to shelter displaced people.[47] Some 2,500 displaced people have been housed in hotels,[10] another 2,100 are in tents,[48] whereas others affected by the earthquake have slept in gyms or their cars.[52][1] In Durrës, authorities are distributing food throughout the city and reports of complaints emerged that some people had not yet obtained supplies.[13] Due to safety concerns and aftershocks, some people were not allowed to reenter their own homes[53] and became dependent on food donations[13] until engineers checked buildings.[48] Stemming from concerns caused by the earthquake, there were locals who did not want to return to their homes.[43]

Displaced people have been relocated to Kosovo with 500 residing in a former German NATO military base in Prizren refitted as a temporary camp by the Kosovo government.[54][1][53] Some displaced people are housed in the Kosovan municipalities of Lipjan numbering 3 families, 11 families with 48 members in Podujevë, 70 people in Malishevë, 150 people in Pristina and others in Gjakova.[55][56][57][53] Other people have gone to eastern Albania.[10] Albanian physicians were also assisting in relief efforts.[43]

Albanian President Ilir Meta, Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Lulzim Basha visited the earthquake epicentre to see firsthand the situation and damage.[58] The often fraught political rivalry between Meta, Rama and Basha was put aside as all three were involved in relief efforts.[43][54] National operational centres were established by the Albanian government along with a phone line for people affected by the earthquake needing clothes or food.[13]

2,500 people have been displaced by the earthquake and are temporarily being accommodated either in the Niko Dovana Stadium of Durrës in tents or in hotels.[41] Turkey evacuated 23 of its citizens from Albania to a hospital located in Izmir province.[59] The Ashraf-3 base, used by 4,000 members of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) aka National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCR), had suffered extensive damage and casualties.[60]

  • Members of the Albanian army involved in relief work

  • Aerial view of collapsed building in Durrës

  • Search and rescue team from Italy working on a collapsed building

  • Search and rescue team from Romania working on a collapsed building

  • Emergency tents prepared for displaced people at the Niko Dovana stadium in Durrës

  • Displaced people housed in emergency tents

On 30 November Prime Minister Rama announced the end of the search and rescue operation, as no more bodies were expected to be under the rubble.[10] According to his statement, about 2,000 people were injured from the earthquake in total, with more than 4,000 being left homeless in the disaster's aftermath. Preliminary figures showed that more than 1,465 buildings in the capital Tirana suffered serious damage, in addition to about 900 in nearby Durrës.[7][10][61][45] The first funeral for the deceased was held on Friday with hundreds of people in attendance including President Meta and Prime Minister Rama.[10][61][45]

Earthquake damage is being checked by civil engineers from the European Union, United States and local experts to asses whether buildings are structurally sound, unsafe and required demolition or just needed replastering.[54][1][62] Demolition of damaged structures deemed unsafe, some through remote control explosions by the Albanian army, has begun with others to follow suit in future.[10][62][63] The Prosecutor's office ordered on Tuesday that it needed lists of damaged buildings from police and municipal authorities before permission was granted for demolition, due to pending investigations.[64] The EU office in Albania estimated that some 1.9 million people out of a total population of 2.8 million have been affected by the earthquake.[1] As of early December, more then 3,000 people are injured, 12,000 are homeless and throughout Albania 7,900 buildings are damaged.[1][63]

Aftermath

A national day of mourning was declared in Albania and neighbouring Kosovo where two of the victims were from and which has an ethnic Albanian majority population.[65][66][42] In North Macedonia, the Albanian majority municipalities of Tetovo, Struga and Čair held days of mourning for the earthquake victims.[67][68] Albanian Independence Day celebrations, held annually on 28 November were cancelled in Albania,[69][43] Kosovo[70] and in majority Albanian municipalities of North Macedonia[67] and Montenegro.[71]

Albanian and EU officials giving a press conference

In Albania, volunteers, along with some small organisations have established drop off points for donations of food, clothing, blankets and hygiene products at prominent landmarks throughout Tirana and used social media to mobilise people to provide assistance.[47][13] Three humanitarian organisations have sorted and packed the items and sent them through several truckloads for distribution among displaced people of the earthquake zone.[47] Demand is high and citizens have been urged to donate over coming days.[47][45] Hundreds of Albanians in Albania and Kosovo have opened their homes to people displaced by the earthquake.[72][43][54] Some students from Tirana went to assist relief efforts in Durrës and delivered hundreds of meals to earthquake affected people.[43] Residents of Tirana have held a candle light vigil in the city centre in honour of the deceased.[43]

The Albanian government has established a monetary compensation scheme that would give the families of deceased people scholarships to children, pensions for the elderly and 1 million lek ($9,000) for a family.[10] Prime Minister Rama said that the state budget was being reconfigured to manage the situation following the earthquake.[54] Rama stated that the draft budget of 2020 would provide frunds for the construction of homes and cost some 7 billion leke ($63.10 million) or 0.4% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).[62] The exact final ammount is unknown and apart from the aim of getting displaced people into homes, Rama wants reconstructrion to expand economic growth, jobs and consuption.[62] Apart from costs and planned projects already factored in, the government committed itself to no new budgetary expenditure except for irrigation, so as to accumulate funds for reconstruction.[62] Rama has called for additional expert assistance and monetary aid geared toward recovery from the international community stating that Albania lacks the capacity "to do this [reconstruction] alone."[73][54][1]

In Albania, a large proportion of the earthquake damage has been blamed on corruption, violations of the building code and substandard construction following the demise of communism during the early 1990s.[10][61][1] The Albanian state has drafted a law in the aftermath of the earthquake that would see investors, supervisors and architects go to prison for a period of 7–15 years if proper construction practices are violated.[10][61] Albanian prosecutors have begun proceedings to investigate violations of regulations and illegal building within the construction industry.[1][74]

The Albanian state initiated an online fundraising campaign for donations,[72][47] raising 156 million leks, €1,600,000 and $25,000.[75] The Socialist party in parliament and members of the Albanian government along with 60 mayors will forgo their salary for November and donate it to the aid effort.[76] In Albania, the Muslim Community of Albania has organised nationwide fundraising for monetary, food and material supplies and opened its mosques and madrasas as a place of shelter for earthquake victims.[77] The Orthodox Church of Albania under Archbishop Anastasios has opened the local monasteries and churches to the people displaced by the earthquake.[78] The Catholic Church in Albania held mass in its churches on 27 and 28 November for earthquake victims and is coordinating its relief efforts through local branches of the Catholic charity Caritas.[79] Football fan groups such as "Kuq e Zi" of the Albanian national team set up an emergency fund and sent volunteers from throughout the coutnry to assist in relief operations.[80][81] Fan groups from local teams such as "Tirona Fanatics" KF Tirana, "Guerrils" FK Partizani Tirana, KF Vllaznia Shkodër and players from clubs such as FK Kukësi sent food and clothing supplies and expressed solidarity with victims during matches following the first weekdend after the earthquake.[81][82][83][84]

In Kosovo, its ethnic Albanian population has reacted to the earthquake in Albania with sentiments of solidarity, moved in part by memories of solidarity and sanctuary the Albanians of Albania provided them when they fled ethnic cleansing by Serb forces during the 1999 Kosovo war.[74][53] Kosovo Albanians undertook fundraising initiatives and appeals, collected money, food, clothing and shelter donations.[85][53] In Pristina, volunteers have established a drop off point in the central square for donations of supplies and several truckloads were sent to displaced people affected by the earthquake.[47][53] Volunteers and humanitarian aid in trucks, buses and hundreds of cars from Kosovo traveled to Albania to assist in the situation and people were involved in tasks such as the operation of mobile kitchens and gathering financial aid.[85][43][54] Kosovo Albanian school children have donated clothes, food, and books.[85] By Friday, more then a 100 tons of supplies donated by Kosovo businesses and civilians had reached Albania.[43][53] Candle light vigils were held in parts of Kosovo in honour of the deceased.[86][87][53] Various football fan groups and their clubs such as "Skifterat" SC Gjilani, "Plisat" FC Prishtina, "Stuhia e Kuqe" KF Arbëria, "Tigrat" KF Ulpiana, "Legjendat" FC Llapi, "Gladiatorët" KF Vushtrria and from KF KEK were involved in collecting donations, mobilising and sending busloads of volunteers to assist in relief efforts.[88][89][90][91][92][81][93][53]

The Islamic Community of Kosovo organised a fundraising effort on 29 November after Friday prayers across all its mosques within the country and has sent several convoys of aid to earthquake victims.[94][95] The Catholic Church in Kosovo sent members from the local branch of the Catholic charity Caritas to assist in Albania.[96] In Kosovo, the Catholic Church held mass on 1 December across the country and it collected charitable donations by parishioners for earthquake victims and their families.[97][98] President Hashim Thaçi was part of a presidential delegation that visited the earthquake epicentre and expressed his condolences on behalf of Kosovo.[99] On Friday, outgoing Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and his possible successor Albin Kurti visited Durrës to survey the damage and expressed Kosovan commitment to relief efforts and the need for institutional cooperation between both countries.[43][100] In Serbia, ethnic Albanians of the Preševo valley donated aid and sent it through several convoys to earthquake victims.[101]

Albanians from North Macedonia have responded in large numbers to the Albanian government's appeal for financial assistance through donations to various humanitarian organisations and special bank accounts fundraising for aid.[102][103] The Islamic Religious Community of Macedonia organised a fundraising effort on 29 November after Friday prayers across all its mosques within North Macedonia.[102] Parliamentary speaker Talat Xhaferi, Deputy Prime Minister Bujar Osmani and leader of DUI Ali Ahmeti were part of a delegation of Albanian politicians from North Macedonia visiting the earthquake epicentre that expressed their condolences to President Meta.[104] The mayor of Čair, Visar Ganiu visited the earthquake epicentre and brought fans known as "Shvercerat" from the football club FK Shkupi to volunteer assistance.[105] Other football fan groups "Ballistët" KF Shkëndija and "Ilirët" KF Bashkimi collected donations and sent busloads of volunteers to assist in relief efforts.[106][107][81]

Blue and white coloured emergency tents for displaced people near stadium in Durrës

In Montenegro, ethnic Albanians from Ulcinj are involved in a major relief effort sending items such as food, blankets, diapers and baby milk through a local humanitarian organisation Amaneti and in Tuzi through fundraising efforts.[71] A blood donation effort for earthquake victims was organised by the Bosniak Youth Forum of Montenegro with hundreds of Albanians from Ulcinj partaking in the initiative.[71] In Ulcinj, the Islamic Community of Montenegro is collecting aid for earthquake victims in all mosques of the city and surrounding area.[71]

Various prominent businesses owned by ethnic Albanians and charities in Albania and Kosovo along with notable members of the Albanian community in the Balkans including businessmen, politicians, journalists, actors and socialites have made large financial contributions for humanitarian aid.[76][108][75] Businesses making large donations include the International Albanian Airport (€1,000,000) and Balfin Group (€1,200,000), the charities Fundjavë Ndryshe ($1,400,000) and Shqiptarët për Shqiptarët ($590,000), along with individuals such as Kosovo politician Behgjet Pacolli (€1,000,000) and Albanian businessman Shefqet Kastrati (€1,500,000).[75][109]

Globally, the Albanian diaspora has expressed its solidarity[69] and held multiple fundraisers to send money to Albania and assist people impacted by the earthquake.[110] In the United States, an Albanian-American organisation named Albanian Roots has raised $1,300,000 for earthquake victims.[110][108][43] Global celebrities of Albanian descent such as Bebe Rexha, Rita Ora, and Dua Lipa have since pledged support, sent donations, and made visits to the country's most quake-ravaged regions in hopes to rebuild some of the affected areas' infrastructure.[61][111][112][113] In all, these non-state donations by Albanians from the Balkans and global diaspora totaled some 13 million dollars of humanitarian assistance to Albania.[108]

Individual donations by people from 76 countries were also made through online fundraising on the websites GoFundMe and Facebook totaling $3,600,000.[72][13][75] Money from the Albanian diaspora has continued to arrive in Albania and Prime Minister Rama has tasked a group of fundraisers, that includes a Muslim imam experienced in housing the needy, to combine the donations and maintain oversight of their usage.[62]

The European Union, the Catholic Pope, the Ecumenical Patriarch, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General, presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Serbia, Montenegro, United States and Greece, the German Chancellor, the monarchs of Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, the Bulgarian Prime Minister and the Iranian and Estonian foreign ministers expressed their condolences to the people of Albania.[114][115][116][117][118][119][120][121][122][123][124][125][73][126]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his condolences, called for aid from other Muslim countries and states he will lobby them to give assistance to Albania for future reconstruction.[127] Prime Minister Rama contacted President Erdogan and asked for the creation of an international donors conference with one involving western countries and the other with states from the east.[128] Rama has also written to US President Donald J. Trump and other countries such as Sweden, Malaysia, Japan, Great Britain, Germany and Australia asking for assistance.[54][129]

President Erdogan, citing close Albanian-Turkish relations, has committed Turkey to reconstructing 500 earthquake destroyed homes in Albania.[130][131][132][133] Discussions between the governments of Albania and Turkey have commenced over the locations in the earthquake hit zone and other details of the Turkish reconstruction effort.[134] Qatar has committed itself to the future reconstruction effort.[135][136] At the NATO 2019 London summit (3–4 December), constructive discussions were held by Rama with President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European leaders over establishing an international conference for financial aid.[63][137] German chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that Germany would provide future assistence.[63]

International assistance

Turkish and French search and rescue teams coordinating efforts

A number of countries and businesses have offered assistance for relief:

  •  Austria — €600,000 were allocated by the Austrian government for humanitarian aid and future reconstruction to Albania.[138]
  •  Azerbaijan — €500,000 were allocated by the Azerbaijani government for humanitarian aid to Albania.[139][140]
  •  Bosnia and Herzegovina — About €30,000 (BAM60,000) it has collected together one association, 120 tonnes of goods for the people of Albania and it will be allocated at the end of next week.[141] Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina has allocated about €50,000 (BAM100,000) to help Albania.[142]
  •  Bulgaria — €100,000 were allocated by the Bulgarian government for humanitarian aid to Albania.[143] An additional €50,000 worth of aid in the form of 1,000 tents, 1,000 blankets and pillows and other materials were sent as well.[144]
  •  China — Chinese authorities have stated that they will provide future financial assistance.[145] Two Chinese companies have raised €2,000,000 for the relief effort.[145]
  •  Croatia — A search and rescue team, composed of 15 members of the Directorate for Civil Protection of Ministry of Interior and search and rescue dogs, plus two military helicopters was sent to Albania.[146]
  •  Czech Republic - Czech Republic offered assistance to Albania shortly after 9 am, depicting the deployment of one medium USAR team, which has the Czech Fire Rescue Service. The central USAR team from the controller consists of 36 people - cynologists, doctors,technicians, detachment commander, platoon commander, 1 + 9 firemen-rescue teams and statics. Czech Parliament showed solidarity by holding 1 minute silence honoring the victims of earthquake in Albania.[147]
  •  European Union — Albania activated the Civil Protection Mechanism on the day of the earthquake.[11][43] As such, the EU became involved in the international assistance effort that followed in relation to mobilisation of three teams from Romania, Greece and Italy, aid and the need for structural engineers to evaluate earthquake damage.[11][43][148] The EU promised to provide further future assistance to the state and people affected by the earthquake.[11] The EU is working with the United Nations to cordinate earthquake relief assistence.[63] The EU has allocated €15,000,000 for earthquake relief in Albania and it will send 200 individuals to assist with the rebuilding process.[63]
  •  Estonia — €50,000 were allocated by the Estonian government for future reconstruction in Albania.[124]
  •  France — Three teams representing a total of 100 rescuers belonging to the Sécurité Civile, the Bataillon des Marins-Pompiers de Marseille, and the firefighters of the south of France were deployed. They are backed by two Sécurité Civile's planes: a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 for light transport duties and a cargo Bombardier Dash 8.[149]
  •  Greece — Two earthquake expert ΕΜΑΚ (Special Units for Disaster Management) units consisting of 40 members and search and rescue dogs were deployed, along with trucks, and one C-130 airplane with food parcels.[150][151][152][153] In addition, doctors and medicines were sent in order to help and support the civilians.[154] Moreover, three military mobile kitchens together with their personnel were sent.[155] Greece also sent a team of civil engineers to assess damage, and a team of surgeons to operate on the injured.[156] The Greek teams pulled two people alive from the ruins.[157] Greek Red Cross teams assisted with humanitarian needs and issues related to the quake, such as 800 blankets, 800 mattresses, rugs and hundreds of backpacks with various personal items.[158] Furthermore, there were independent initiatives by schools, educational institutes, local governments such as the Municipality of Patras and regional governments such as the Periphery of Central Macedonia, for additional gathering of emergency aid for Albania.[159][160] Additional aid was gathered by local associations, such as the "Albanians of Zakynthos Association", in response of the local populations to Leonard Petritaj's pleas.[161] Fans of the Greek football team Hercules announced that members of their association travelled to Albania with emergency supplies for the earthquake victims.[162] On December 3, 2019, a large-scale initiative named "All Together We Can" was completed successfully, in cooperation with the Periphery of Attica, the Greek Red Cross, and the Albanian Embassy in Athens. The response of the Greek people was "huge" and resulted in the gathering of 250 tons of emergency supplies for the affected in Albania.[163] Prime Minister Rama thanked "the Greek people", expressed admiration for the Greek rescuers, and stated that he hoped "we can be like you one day".[164]
  •  Hungary — In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, Hungary sent €33,000 worth of aid consisting of self-heating food packages, blankets, camp beds, sleeping beds and tents.[165] Hungary sent a second consignment of similar supplies worth €62,520 to Albania.[166][167] In early December, a group of seven Hungarian engineers and structural specialists were sent to survey earthquake damaged structures in Albania.[167]
  •  Israel — Israel has sent a rescue and service team from the regional council of Mevo'ot HaHermon to Albania.[168] Some days after the earthquake Israel sent 10 troops from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to assess buildings on whether they are structurally sound.[169]
  •  Italy — Italy sent an urban search and rescue team from the National Firefighters Corps composed of more than 20 field specialists in search operations, medical assistance, and engineers. Soon afterwards, 200 trained volunteers from the Civil Protection (Protezione Civile) were dispatched.[170] The Catholic Church in Italy has donated €500,000 for relief efforts.[171] Football teams expressed messages of support and in several weekend matches following the earthquake, Italian football fans waved banners with messages of solidarity.[172]
  •  Kosovo[a] — Outgoing Prime Minister Haradinaj allocated €500,000 on behalf of the Kosovo government to Albania for humanitarian aid[93] and over €3,500,000 were sent by the Kosovar population. 110 specialised operators of the Kosovo Police were dispatched, as were 40 members of the Kosovo Security Force's (KSF) Urban Search and Rescue Units.[173] The Kosovo Finance Ministry allocated €10,000 to the families of 2 earthquake victims from Gjilan, Kosovo.[174] The municipality of Pristina sent €50,000 in humanitarian aid and engineers to asses damaged buildings.[93] The municipalities of Gjakova sent €14,000, Kaçanik €10,000, Malishevë €5,000, Klina €5,000, Dragash €5,000, Mitrovica €20,000 and Obiliq sent €15,000 and supplies of packaged food.[93][175][176][177][87][178] Skënderaj muncipality sent €20,000 and an additional €40,000 was raised from local donations of which €5,000 was allocated to the families of 2 earthquake victims from Kosovo.[179] Gllogoc muncipality sent €10,000 and an additional €12,000 was raised from local businesses.[180] Deçan municipality fundraised €20,000 from its citizens for relief efforts and sent 6 trucks with clothing and food to Albania.[181] The Trepça and Artana Mines sent rescuers and the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) sent a fire brigade unit.[93] The Kosovo Liberation Army War Veterans' Organisation sent €5,000 for humanitarian aid.[93] At an awards ceremony on 4 December in Kosovo, President Meta on behalf of Albania expressed its gratitude and thanked Kosovo for its civilian, business, state and political contributions "to support their Albanian brothers and sisters".[182][183] Meta awarded all members of the KSF, the Golden Medal of the Eagle and made the Kosovo Police Special Operations Unit part of the National Flag Order to honour their assistance to the relief effort.[182] Meta also awarded the Particular Civil Merits Medal to the KSF K9 unit, the Artana and Trepça Mine rescue units, the team from the Kosovo Energy Corporation and to a team from the Kosovo Fire Brigade.[182] Haradinaj in turn awarded Meta the Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg Medal and stated that "when we are united, no earthquake can weaken us".[182][184]
  •  Montenegro — Montenegro sent 18 rescue service specialists. Podgorica and Bar municipalities each donated 20,000 euros for humanitarian aid.[185] Albanian majority municipalities of Montenegro such as Ulcinj sent €10,000 and firefighting teams and newly formed Tuzi sent €3,000.[186][71]
  •  North Macedonia — North Macedonia sent €100,000 in financial aid,[68] as well as drones with thermal cameras to search for survivors under the rubble. Rescue teams were also sent, as well as mechanical equipment to clear the rubble.[187][188] Albanian majority municipalities of North Macedonia such as Tetovo sent humanitarian aid and 500,000 denars, Struga 1,000,000 denars, Debar 300,000 denars, Kičevo €12,000, Želino €5,000 and did additional fundraising, Čair sent firefighters and Gostivar sent humanitarian aid and teams of firefighters and doctors.[67][189][105][190] Majority Macedonian municipalities with an Albanian minority such as Jegunovce sent €1,500 and Gazi Baba €5,000 for relief efforts.[191][192]
  •  Qatar — Qatar through the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Charity has sent supplies consisting of food, blankets, beds and clothing.[193]
  •  Romania — Romania sent one Alenia C-27 J Spartan airplane and one Lockheed C-130 Hercules airplane, one military helicopter, trucks, as well as a RO-USAR team with a total of 52 IGSU firefighters, and SMURD doctors and nurses, plus 12 tons of its own search and rescue materials, including four search and rescue dogs accompanied by two specialised volunteers.[194][195][48] The Romanian Orthodox Church launched a fundraiser campaign on 26 November.[196] Prime Minister Rama thanked Romania by stating that "Albanian people will never forget Romania's help".[197]
  •  Serbia — The Special Search and Rescue Team, as well as first aid, was sent to Albania.[198][199]
  •   Switzerland — 15 specialists of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA) were sent to support Albanian emergency forces.[200][48] The Swiss sent 130 beds and 30 tents for people of the Durres area and 280 beds and 70 tents for the Kurbin region.[201] Switzerland has sent engineers to assess the structural integrity of earthquake affected buildings.[201]
  •  Turkey — The day after the earthquake Turkey sent assistance and used local branches of its aid agency Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in Albania and Kosovo to coordinate distribution and deliver aid.[202][203] Turkey sent one Airbus Atlas airplane with 28 search and rescue personnel, three vehicles, dozens of hygiene kits and tents, and a total of 500 blankets and 500 food packs containing flour, sugar, pasta, oil, rice, beans and other products to the victims of the earthquake.[204][205] Turkey intends to distribute 3,000 blankets and 3,000 food packages over several days.[206] Fifteen search and rescue personnel operated in Durrës looking for survivors trapped in rubble.[205] Other Turkish rescue teams provided medical assistance to quake survivors.[205] AFAD humanitarian and Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) teams erected tents and assisted with other needs and issues related to the quake.[205] The TRC was involved in the providing assistence to the earthquake hit town of Vorë and the village of Bubq.[136] On Tuesday, a supply of tents were delivered by a Turkish airplane for villagers who want to remain near their animals and land during the winter.[62] In Kosovo, Turkey's Kosovo Force (KFOR) contingent provided relief efforts of food, clothing and other assistence to 500 displaced people housed in a camp at Prizren.[207] Prime Minister Rama expressed his "gratitude to Turkey and President Erdoğan" and further stated that the "Albanian people will never forget Turkey's help".[59]
  •  United Arab Emirates — The UAE in its initial assistance sent sheltering, food and medical supplies for 555,000 people.[208] The Emirates Red Crescent will distribute additional relief assistance from the UAE worth Dh13 million to people impacted by the earthquake.[208]
  •  United States —United States Army personnel from the Civil-Military Support Element, Kosovo, arrived in Albania to support relief efforts.[209][210] The US sent engineers to asses damaged buildings.[211] USAID provided the Albanian Red Cross with a grant for immediate relief efforts and supplies such as hygiene kits and blankets to displaced people.[211] Due to stocks depleting, the United States European Command (EUCOM) is going to send additional disaster equipment and other materiel to Albania.[211] Children affected by the earthquake will also receive psychosocial support services from UNICEF whose funding comes from USAID.[211] Prime Minister Rama regarded the contribution of aid by the US as "positive".[63] The Soros Open Society Foundations through its branch in Albania donated €500,000 for relief efforts.[75]
  •   Vatican City — Pope Francis made the decision to send a first contribution of €100,000 via the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development to support immediate relief efforts.[212]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia. The Republic of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on 17 February 2008, but Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. The two governments began to normalise relations in 2013, as part of the 2013 Brussels Agreement. Kosovo is currently recognized as an independent state by 98 out of the 193 United Nations member states. In total, 112 UN member states recognized Kosovo at some point, of which 14 later withdrew their recognition.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "EU Leads International Help to Albania Quake Recovery". Voice of America (VOA). 2 December 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  2. ^ ANSS: Albania 2019 , Shake Map: PGA (as of 3 December 2019)
  3. ^ ANSS: Albania 2019 , Shake Map: PGV (as of 3 December 2019)
  4. ^ a b c ANSS. "Albania 2019: M 6.4 - 16km WSW of Mamurras, Albania". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 26 November 2019
  5. ^ a b Razak, R.; Prifti, A.; Westcott, B.; Picheta, R. (26 November 2019). "At least 50 killed, 913 injured, as 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Albania". CNN World.
  6. ^ "Very Strong earthquake - Albania - November 26, 2019". Earthquake-Report. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Albania's search for quake victims ends; death toll up to 51". apnews.com. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  8. ^ "51 viktima nga tërmeti/ Vdes në spitalin e Traumës 20-vjeçarja, i ra një tullë në kokë duke dalë nga shtëpia në Kombinat - Shqiptarja.com". shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  9. ^ a b "No. of Injured from Earthquake Rises to 900". Albanian Daily News. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Albania's search for quake victims ends as death toll rises to 51". Al Jazeera. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  11. ^ a b c d "EU mobilises emergency support to Albania after deadly earthquake". The Brussels Times. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  12. ^ "Significant Earthquake". www.ngdc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g "Search ends for survivors of Albanian quake as death toll reaches 51". The Straits Times. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  14. ^ "Zemljotres od 15. aprila 1979. godine" (in Montenegrin). Seismological Observatory of Montenegro (Seizmološki Zavod Crne Gore). 16 April 2010. Archived from the original on 4 July 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
  15. ^ Withnall, Adam (26 November 2019). "Albania earthquake: 16 dead and hundreds injured as most powerful quake in decades hits Tirana". independent.co.uk.
  16. ^ "Pasgoditjet nga tërmeti/Sizmologu Ormeni: Nuk ka vend fare për panik, proces normal". ata.gov.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  17. ^ ANSS. "Search results (earthquakes in Albania from 26 November to 3 December of M>4)".
  18. ^ ANSS. "Albania 2019a : M 5.4 - 22km W of Mamurras, Albania". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 28 November 2019
  19. ^ "M 5.1 - 6km NNW of Shijak, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  20. ^ "M 5.3 - 9km WNW of Vore, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  21. ^ "M 5.4 - 22km W of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  22. ^ "M 4.8 - 21km WSW of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  23. ^ "M 4.4 - 12km N of Durres, Albania, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  24. ^ "M 4.9 - 13km W of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  25. ^ "M 4.2 - 19km WNW of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  26. ^ "M 4.7 - 21km N of Durres, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  27. ^ "M 4.1 - 16km W of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  28. ^ "M 5.3 - 19km WSW of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  29. ^ "M 4.5 - 20km W of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  30. ^ "M 4.3 - 21km NNW of Durres, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  31. ^ "M 4.5 - 16km N of Durres, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  32. ^ "M 4.4 - 13km N of Durres, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  33. ^ "M 4.2 - 12km N of Durres, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  34. ^ "M 4.4 - 16km N of Durres, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  35. ^ "M 4.5 - 22km WSW of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  36. ^ "M 4.9 - 23km W of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  37. ^ "M 4.4 - 1km NW of Shijak, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  38. ^ "M 4.6 - 2km N of Shijak, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  39. ^ "M 4.4 - 18km W of Mamurras, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  40. ^ "M 4.2 - 21km N of Durres, Albania". United States Geological Survey. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  41. ^ a b c d International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (27 November 2019). "Information Bulletin" (PDF). Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  42. ^ a b c d "Albania earthquake: Tears, prayers in village near epicenter". Deutsche Welle. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  43. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Kostreci, Keida (30 November 2019). "Albania Search, Rescue Operation For Earthquake Survivors Ends". Voice of America (VOA). Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  44. ^ "Rama shpall gjendjen e jashtëzakonshme në Durrës dhe Tiranë" (in Albanian). Insajderi. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  45. ^ a b c d e Good, Richard (30 November 2019). "Plea to help Albanian earthquake survivors as Durres search resumes". Euronews. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  46. ^ a b McLaughlin, Daniel (26 November 2019). "Earthquake in Albania leaves at least 21 dead and 600 injured". Irish Times. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  47. ^ a b c d e f g "Albanians inside the country and beyond in solidarity with earthquake victims". Tirana Times. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  48. ^ a b c d e f Jamieson, Alastair (28 November 2019). "Albanians sleeping in cars at roadside to stay safe after deadly quake". Euronews. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  49. ^ Semini, Llazar (28 November 2019). "Hopes fade for any more survivors in Albania quake; 40 dead". The Associated Press. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  50. ^ Shehu, A. (28 November 2019). "Të dhëhat deri tani: 42 të vdekur, 45 të nxjerrë gjallë e 750 të plagosur" (in Albanian). Joqalbania. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  51. ^ "51 viktima nga tërmeti/ Vdes në spital 20-vjeçarja, i ra një tullë në kokë duke dalë nga pallati në Kombinat" (in Albanian). Shqiptarja. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  52. ^ "Albania's Flag Day marked by rescuers amid rubble of deadly earthquake". Euronews. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  53. ^ a b c d e f g h i Bami, Xhorxhina (29 November 2019). "Sheltered from War by Albania, Kosovars Return Favour". Balkaninsight. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  54. ^ a b c d e f g h Kostreci, Keida (2 December 2019). "Albania Seeks International Support for Earthquake Recovery". Voice of America (VOA). Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  55. ^ "Komuna e Malishevës: I kemi akomoduar rreth 70 persona të prekur nga tërmeti në Shqipëri". Kosova.info. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  56. ^ "Komuna e Lipjanit formon komision për pranimin e personave të prekur nga tërmeti". Indeks Online. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  57. ^ "48 persona nga Shqipëria strehohen në Podujevë". Kosova.info. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  58. ^ Mero, Armand; Agolli, Ilirian (27 November 2019). "Strongest Quake in Decades Kills at Least 25 in Albania". Voice of America (VOA). Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  59. ^ a b "Turkey's aid will never be forgotten: Albanian PM". Hürriyet Daily News. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  60. ^ "Devastating earthquake destroys the PMOI/NCR base in Albania, possibly dozens dead, survivors blame Iran". The Balkans Post. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  61. ^ a b c d e "Albania quake toll hits 51 as search for survivors ends". Deutsche Welle. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  62. ^ a b c d e f g Koleka, Benet (4 December 2019). "Albania says rebuilding after quake won't hit other spending priorities". Reuters. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  63. ^ a b c d e f g "EU pledges €15 million to Albania for earthquake relief". Deutsche Welle. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  64. ^ "Prosecution Order, No Earthquake-Affected Building to Be Demolished". Albanian Daily News. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  65. ^ "The Latest: UN sends disaster assessment experts to Albania". AP NEWS. 26 November 2019.
  66. ^ Robinson, Jack (26 November 2019). "Day of mourning declared as two Kosovars among earthquake victims". Prishtinainsight. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  67. ^ a b c "Komunat shqiptare në Maqedoni anulojnë kremtimet për festat e nëntorit" (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  68. ^ a b "Maqedonia e Veriut jep 100 mijë Euro për Shqipërinë" (in Albanian). TV Klan. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  69. ^ a b Koleka, Benet (28 November 2019). "Rescuers keep working in Albanian town as death toll hits 40". Euronews. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  70. ^ "Aktivitetet e 28 Nëntorit në Kosovë anulohen për shkak të tërmetit në Shqipëri" (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  71. ^ a b c d e "Mali i Zi me sy nga Shqipëria- vijojnë ndihmat nga qytete, institucione dhe individë" (in Albanian). TRT. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  72. ^ a b c "Shqiptarët solidarizohen me tërmetin, ja sa është shuma e grumbulluar deri më tani" (in Albanian). Insajderi. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  73. ^ a b "Albania earthquake: Germany's Angela Merkel vows aid for victims". Deutsche Welle. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  74. ^ a b "Albania Probes Illegal Buildings after Earthquake Devastation". Balkaninsight. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  75. ^ a b c d e "Shqiptarët solidarizohen me tërmetin, ja sa është shuma e grumbulluar deri më tani". Top Channel. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  76. ^ a b "Fundraising calls raise over eight million euros". Tirana Times. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  77. ^ "Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë aksion për grumbullimin e ndihmave për familjet e prekura nga tërmeti, ja se si mund të ndihmoni" (in Albanian). Lajme.al. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  78. ^ "Anastasios of Albania: Monasteries and Churches or Open for the Displaced". Defence-point.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  79. ^ "Kisha Katolike dhe Karitasi Shqiptar pranë të dëmtuarve nga tërmeti" (in Albanian). Vatican News. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  80. ^ "Tifozët Kuq e Zi u dalin në ndihmë të prekurve nga tërmeti në Shqipëri". Gazeta Alo. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  81. ^ a b c d "Edhe tifozët e klubit të Tiranës bashkohen për t'i ndihmuar të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri". Reporteri. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  82. ^ "Solidarizohen edhe te Kukësi, miliona për të prekurit nga tërmeti". ABC News. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  83. ^ "KF Kukësi i bashkohet nismës për ndihmë, lojtarët dhurojnë një pjesë të pagës". Droni. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  84. ^ "Tifozët shkodranë solidarizohen me familjet e prekura nga tërmeti". Shkodra Sport. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  85. ^ a b c Krasniqi, Jeta (28 November 2019). "Kosovo's Heart Bleeds for Albania's Suffering". Balkaninsight. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  86. ^ "Ndizen qirinjë në Suharekë për nder të viktimave nga tërmeti në Shqipëri". Suhareka Online. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  87. ^ a b Ekmekçiu, Rezart (27 November 2019). "Komuna e Malishevës ngre shtab koordinues për ndihmat drejt Shqipërisë". Agjencia Telegrafike Shqiptare. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  88. ^ "Tifozët kosovarë ndihmojnë familjen gjilanase që humbi dy djem nga tërmeti në Shqipëri". Gazeta Express. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  89. ^ "Tifozët nga Lipjani paratë e grumbulluara gjatë aksionit i'a dhuruan familjes nga Gjilani". Kosova Live. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  90. ^ "Një autobus me ndihma, tifozët e Vushtrisë solidarizohen me të prekurit nga tërmet". Almakos. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  91. ^ "Podujeva mobilizohet për t'u dalë në ndihmë të prekurve nga tërmeti në Shqipëri". Llapi. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  92. ^ Sherifi, Elife (3 December 2019). "SC Gjilani dhuron edhe një donacion për të prekurit nga tërmeti". 2 Lonline. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  93. ^ a b c d e f "500 mijë Qeveria: Edhe komunat e Kosovës solidarizohen me të dëmtuarit, ndajnë para". Gazeta Metro. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  94. ^ "BIK-u nis konvojin e parë të ndihmave drejt Shqipërisë" (in Albanian). Gazeta Alo. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  95. ^ "Të premten, në të gjitha xhamitë e Kosovës, aksion për ndihmë të prekurve nga tërmeti në Shqipëri" (in Albanian). Telegrafi. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  96. ^ "Caritas Kosova niset për Shqipëri për të ndihmuar zonat e prekura nga tërmeti". Lajmi.net. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  97. ^ "Kisha Katolike në Kosovë organizon meshë dhe mbledhje të hollash për të prekurit e tërmetit në Shqipëri" (in Albanian). Epoka e Re. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  98. ^ "Kisha Katolike e Kosovës kujton viktimat e tërmetit në Shqipëri". Vatican News. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  99. ^ Mortimer, Caroline (28 November 2019). "Kosovan president caught up in aftershock when visiting Albanian earthquake victims". Euronews. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  100. ^ "Haradinaj e Kurti e vizitojnë Shqipërinë pas tërmetit" (in Albanian). RTV 21. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  101. ^ "Lugina e Preshevës në këmbë për Shqipërinë, gati maunia e dytë me ndihma" (in Albanian). Vizion Plus. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  102. ^ a b "Maqedoni, në të gjitha xhamitë grumbullohen ndihma për Shqipërinë!" (in Albanian). Gazeta Lajm. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  103. ^ "Përmes telefonatave janë mbledhur rreth 40 mijë euro" (in Albanian). Sharri.info. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  104. ^ "Meta në Durrës me Talat Xhaferrin dhe Ali Ahmetin: Nuk do e harrojmë kurrë ndihmën tuaj" (in Albanian). ABC News. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  105. ^ a b "Komuna e Çairit së bashku me tifo grupin 'Shvercerat' në vatrat e goditura nga tërmeti". IN7. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  106. ^ "Pas donacionit nga Komuna, Tetova nis të tjera ndihma në Shqipëri, "Ballistët": Aksioni i parë!". Pamfleti. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  107. ^ "Kumanova solidarizohet me Shqipërinë, tifozët "Ilirët" aksion humanitar deri më 28 Nëntor". Iliria News Agency. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  108. ^ a b c "Mbi 13 milionë dollarë ndihma, brenda 3 ditëve, për pasojat e tërmetit" (in Albanian). Gazeta Impakt. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  109. ^ "Behgjet Pacolli i jep 1 milion euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri" (in Albanian). Gazeta Express. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  110. ^ a b Mero, Armand; Agolli, Ilirian; Sulo, Pëllumb (27 November 2019). "Albania Death Toll Rises to 30 as State of Emergency Declared". Voice of America (VOA). Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  111. ^ "Pop stars rally for Albania following deadly earthquake". Al Jazeera. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  112. ^ Rosseinsky, Katie (3 December 2019). "Bebe Rexha visits Albania after major earthquake". Evening Standard. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  113. ^ "Rita Ora and Bebe Rexha pledge support to Albania following earthquake". Music News. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  114. ^ "The Latest: UN sends disaster assessment experts to Albania". ABC News. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  115. ^ "Prime Minister Boyko Borisov sent his condolences to his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama". FOCUS News Agency. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  116. ^ "Pavlopoulos Sends Condolences to His Albanian Counterpart Meta over Deadly Quake". The National Herald. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  117. ^ "Azerbaijani President extends condolences to his Albanian counterpart". News.Az. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  118. ^ "Pope sends condolences to victims of Albania quake". Vatican News. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  119. ^ Jamshaid, Umer (29 November 2019). "OIC Secretary General Sends Condolences To Albania On Earthquake Victims". Urdu Point. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  120. ^ "Amir condoles with Albania leader". Gulf Times. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  121. ^ "Message of support to the Church of Albania by the Ecumenical Patriarchate". 28 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  122. ^ "Jordan- King condoles Albanian president over earthquake victims". MENAFN. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  123. ^ "Saudi- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Condoles President of Albania, on Victims of Earthquake, near Tirana". MENAFN. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  124. ^ a b "Estonia to support reconstruction in Albania following deadly earthquake". Eesti Rahvusringhääling. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  125. ^ Harutyunyan, Aneta (27 November 2019). "Armenian President sends condolence letter to Albanian counterpart". Armenpress. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  126. ^ "Iran Condoles with Albania over Deadly Quake". IFP News. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  127. ^ "Erdoğan calls for support to Albania amid quake". Hürriyet Daily News. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  128. ^ "Rama në Open: Europa? Është Arabia Saudite dhe Turqia ku drejtojnë miqtë e mijë" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  129. ^ "Albania ends quake rescue operations". Outlook. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  130. ^ "Erdogan: Në Shqipërinë e goditur nga tërmeti do të ndërtojmë 500 banesa (i plotësuar)" (in Albanian). TRT. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  131. ^ ""Si vellezër", Rexhep Taip Erdogan: Turqia do te ndërtojë 500 shtëpi në Shqipëri" (in Albanian). Gazeta Tema. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  132. ^ "Lajm i mirë nga Turqia, Erdogan do të ndërtojë 500 shtëpi në Shqipëri" (in Albanian). Argjirolajm. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  133. ^ "After the Earthquakes: Turkey to Build 500 Homes in Albania". Novinite. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  134. ^ "Turqia nis punën për ngritjen e 500 apartamenteve pas tërmetit, ja ku do ndërtohen". Lajme.al. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  135. ^ "Ambasadori Katarit për Top Channel: Do të ndërtojmë shtëpitë e shembura" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  136. ^ a b "Gjysmëhëna e Kuqe Turke në ndihmë të të prekurve nga tërmeti në Bubq dhe Vorë". Tirana Today. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  137. ^ "Tërmeti në Shqipëri Boris Johnson Edi Rama na tregoi historitë e tmerrshme ramë dakort që të veprojmë kolektivisht për të ndihmuar". Gazeta Tema. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  138. ^ "Mehr als 40 Erdbeben-Opfer und Nachbeben in Albanien" (in German). Salzburger Nachrichten. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  139. ^ Mehdiyev, Elchin (29 November 2019). "Azerbaijan allocates 500,000 euros to quake victims in Albania". Trend News Agency. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  140. ^ "Azerbajxhani solidarizohet me Shqipërinë, 500 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti" (in Albanian). Aktiv Press. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  141. ^ "Građani BiH skupili 60.000 KM i 120 tona robe za narod Albanije". N1 (in Bosnian). 1 December 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  142. ^ "Vijeće ministara BiH izdvojilo 100.000 KM za pomoć Albaniji". Klix.ba (in Bosnian). 3 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  143. ^ Vasiliya, Peicheva (27 November 2019). "Даваме 200 000 лева хуманитарна помощ на Албания след земетресението" (in Bulgarian). Darik News. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  144. ^ Tsvetanova, Kameliya (28 November 2019). "Humanitarian aid for Albanians underway" (in Bulgarian). Dnes. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  145. ^ a b "Ambasadori kinez: Dy kompani dhuruan 2 mln euro! Batuta e Ramës: Atëherë nga qeveria presim më shumë". Shqiptarja. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  146. ^ Simmonds, Lauren (26 November 2019). "Albanian Earthquake: Croatia Sends Rescue Team, Dogs and Helicopters". Total Croatia News. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  147. ^ "Úvodní strana - Hasičský záchranný sbor České republiky".
  148. ^ "EU Mobilises Additional Emergency Support Following Deadly Earthquakes". Albanian Daily News. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  149. ^ "Déploiement aérien de secouristes français suite au séisme en Albanie" (in French). Avionslegendaires.net. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  150. ^ "Tërmeti i fuqishëm në vend, Greqia nis ndihma për vendin" (in Albanian). Fox Web. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  151. ^ "Ministri i jashtëm i Greqisë shikon nga afër dëmet nga tërmeti: Keni mbështetjen tonë". Dosja. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  152. ^ "Lajm i mirë, forcat greke shpëtojnë jetën e një gruaje nga rrënojat e tërmetit" (in Albanian). Argjirolajm. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  153. ^ "Earthquake in Albania". www.msn.com. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  154. ^ "Βοήθεια στην Αλβανία - Ποιοι στέλνουν γιατρούς ,διασώστες και φάρμακα [Help to Albania - Who send doctors, rescuers and medicines]" (in Greek). Lifo. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  155. ^ "Σεισμός Αλβανία: Ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια από την Ελλάδα με κινητά μαγειρεία Earthquake in Albania: Humanitarian aid from Greece with mobile kitchens" (in Greek). News.gr. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  156. ^ "Σεισμός Αλβανία: Σβήνουν οι ελπίδες για επιζώντες - Θρήνος στους καταυλισμούς των 10.000 αστέγων" (in Greek). Proto Thema. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  157. ^ Chatzispyrou, Christos (29 November 2019). "Σεισμός στην Αλβανία: "Βλέπαμε τα σκυλιά να μην αντιδρούν και φοβόμασταν ότι υπήρχαν μόνο νεκροί", λένε οι διασώστες της ΕΜΑΚ" (in Greek). Proto Thema. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  158. ^ "Earthquake Albania: Humanitarian Aid from the Greek Red Cross (original: Σεισμός Αλβανία: Ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια από τον Ελληνικό Ερυθρό Σταυρό )". NewsBomb. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  159. ^ "Albania: New humanitarian aid from Greece arrived in Tirana (original: Αλβανία: Έφθασε στα Τίρανα νέα ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια από την Ελλάδα)". NewsIt. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  160. ^ "The Prefecture of Central Macedonia sends humanitarian aid to Albania (original: Η Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας στέλνει ανθρωπιστική βοήθεια στην Αλβανία)". MakThes. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  161. ^ "Albanians of Zakynthos Assosiation: the Zakynthians send humanitarian aid to Albania (original: Σύλλογος Αλβανών Ζακύνθου: Οι ζακυνθινοί στέλνουν βοήθεια στην Αλβανία)". imerazante. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  162. ^ "Jo vetëm fjalë, tifozët grek nisen drejt Shqipërisë për ushqime dhe barna mjekësore". Sport Ekspres. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019. (Translation:) Hercules' loyal friends announced that members of their association traveled to Albania with essentials for earthquake-stricken people. The Greeks sent a wonderful message that solidarity knows no bounds.
  163. ^ "«All together we can for Albania»: More than 250 tons of emergency supplies for the affected (vid) (original: «Όλοι μαζί μπορούμε για την Αλβανία»: Πάνω από 250 τόνοι ειδών πρώτης ανάγκης στους πληγέντες (vid))". Skai. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019. (Translation:) The "All Together We Can" in cooperation with the Hellenic Red Cross and the Attica Prefecture gathered essential items at 7 locations in Attica for our fellow citizens who lost their homes. The response from the world was huge. Data show that more than 250 tonnes of essentials have been collected. [...] Blankets, sheets, duvets, pillows, toiletries and toiletries, foldaway beds and long lasting food. By 9am, crowds of people had delivered all these goods to the victims of Albania.
  164. ^ "Έντι Ράμα: Θαύμασα τους Έλληνες διασώστες, ελπίζω κάποια στιγμή να σας μοιάσουμε". ProtoThema (in Greek). 30 November 2019.
  165. ^ "Hungarian Aid Sent to Albania". Hungary Today. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  166. ^ "Hungary Sends Aid to Earthquake-hit Albania". Hungary Today. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  167. ^ a b "Hungary Sending Structural Engineers, Specialists to Earthquake-hit Albania". Hungrary Today. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  168. ^ Eichner, Itamar (27 November 2019). "Israel Rescue and Service team assisting emergency operations in Albania". Ynet news. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  169. ^ "IDF sends aid mission to earthquake-stricken Albania". The Times of Israel. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  170. ^ "Terremoto in Albania. Uomini dei Vigili del Fuoco e Protezione Civile in partenza da tutta Italia" (in Italian).
  171. ^ "Tërmeti në Shqipëri/ Kisha katolike italiane dhuron 500 mijë euro". Tetova Sot. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  172. ^ "Tifozët italianë solidarizohen me të prekurit nga tërmeti: "Pranë popullit shqiptar" sllogani në ndeshjen Genoa-Torino". Klan Kosova. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  173. ^ Robinson, Jack (26 November 2019). "Kosovars support rescue efforts in Albania". Prishtinainsight. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  174. ^ "Kosovë: Ministria e Financave i ndan 10 mijë euro për familjen e Shemsedin e Isa Abazit". Ekonomia Sot. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  175. ^ "Kaçaniku ndan 10 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti". Literal Media. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  176. ^ "Komuna e Klinës ndanë 5 mijë euro për tërmetin në Shqipëri". Kosova Live. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  177. ^ "Komuna e Obiliqit ndan 15 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri". Top Channel. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  178. ^ "Komuna e Dragashit ndanë 5000 euro për të ndihmuar Shqipërinë". Opoja.net. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  179. ^ "Komuna e Skënderajt mbledh rreth 60 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti dhe për familjen në Gjilan". Fakti Ditor. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  180. ^ Ramadani, Drenushë (30 November 2019). "Komuna e Drenasit ndan 10 mijë euro për Shqipërinë". Kallxo. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  181. ^ "20 mijë euro dhe 6 kamionë me gjëra, Deçani ia zgjatë duart Shqipërisë". Indeks Online. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  182. ^ a b c d "'Thank you Kosovo! Thank you Saviors!'". Albanian Daily News. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  183. ^ "Albanian president thanks Kosovo for helping relieve the earthquake's aftermath". Gazeta Express. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  184. ^ "'When Kosovo-Albania are united, no earthquake can weaken them'". Albanian Daily News. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  185. ^ "Podgorica sa 20.000 evra pomaže Tirani" (in Serbian). Nezavisne novine. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  186. ^ "Komuna e Ulqinit jep 10 mijë euro për të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri" (in Albanian). Gazeta SHQIP. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  187. ^ "Земјотрес во Албанија - Македонија прати помош [Earthquake in Albania, Macedonia sends help]" (in Macedonian). Gevgelijanet. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  188. ^ "Albania hit by a devastating earthquake, North Macedonia to send rescue teams". Nezavisen Vesnik. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  189. ^ "Komuna e Zhelinës solidarizohet me vëllezërit dhe motrat e goditur nga tërmeti". IN7. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  190. ^ Todorovska, Vera (27 November 2019). "Dibra ndau 300.000 denarë për të prekurit nga tërmeti në Shqipëri". Media Information Agency (MIA). Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  191. ^ "Komuna e Gazi Babës në Shkup ndanë 5 mijë euro donacion për Shqipërinë". Dardania. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  192. ^ "Komuna e Jegunovcës dhuron 1500 euro për Shqipërinë". Aktuale.mk. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  193. ^ "Qatar rushes aid to Albania quake victims". Gulf Times. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  194. ^ "Echipa RO-USAR a început operațiunile de salvare-căutare în Albania" (in Romanian). mai.gov.ro. 27 November 2019.
  195. ^ "Comunicat de presă" (PDF) (in Romanian). IGSU. 26 November 2019.
  196. ^ Ioniţe, Sorin (26 November 2019). "Patriarhia Romana solidară cu poporul albanez afectat de cutremurul din 26 noiembrie 2019" (in Romanian). Basilica. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  197. ^ "Nimeni din această ţară nu va uita vreodată ce aţi făcut". epochtimes-romania (in Romanian). 1 December 2019.
  198. ^ "Balkan States Show Solidarity after Albanian Earthquake". Balkaninsight. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  199. ^ "Vucic sends condolences to Edi Rama after the earthquake: Special team from Serbia headed to Albania". Telegraf. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  200. ^ "Swiss rescue team sent to Albanian earthquake disaster". Swissinfo. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  201. ^ a b "Switzerland expands support to people affected by quake". Albanian Daily News. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  202. ^ "TIKA vazhdon aksionin në Shqipëria, me mijëra pako ushqimore dhe batanije për viktimat e tërmetit" (in Albanian). Gazeta Ere. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  203. ^ "Shqipëri, TIKA ofron ndihma për banorët e prekur nga tërmeti" (in Albanian). Gazeta Impaktk. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  204. ^ "Türkiye'nin yardım uçağı Arnavutluk'ta (Arama kurtarma ekipleri çalışmalara başladı)" (in Turkish). NTV. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  205. ^ a b c d Guler, Abdullah Yasin (27 November 2019). "Turkish rescue, aid teams active in quake-hit Albania". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  206. ^ Cuka, Fatjon; Aliju, Dzihat; Aytekin, Emre; Ozturk, Talha (26 November 2019). "Albania gets 1st aid from Turkey after deadly quake". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  207. ^ "KFOR-it Turk në ndihmë të viktimave të tërmetit, 47 vjeçarja nga Durrësi nuk përmbahet nga lotët". Gazeta Ere. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  208. ^ a b "UAE aid to quake victims in Albania". Gulf News. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  209. ^ "U.S. Embassy-Tirana". www.facebook.com.
  210. ^ Associated Press (26 November 2019). "The Latest: UN Sends Disaster Assessment Experts to Albania". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  211. ^ a b c d "U.S. Government Support for Earthquake Recovery Efforts". U.S. Embassy in Albania. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  212. ^ Associated Press (28 November 2019). "Press Release of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, 28.11.2019". Press Office of the Holy See. Retrieved 28 November 2019.

External links