The fires caused 16.75 million euros in damage to the forests - So far, the flames have burned almost 2800 hectares
Temperatures are rising, and along with them, the damage from the fires that are ravaging thousands of hectares of forests in Albania is also increasing.
According to data from the European Forest Fire Information System, which monitors the state of fires in Europe and processes statistics, about 2,800 hectares of forests and pastures have burned so far.
The majority of these fires have occurred near the cities of Vlora and Lezha, according to EFFIS reports. The economic damage, calculated using the standard formula for assessing damage from forest fires, is approximately 16.75 million euros to date.
Compared to last year, even though we are only in the first half of the year, the economic damage from fires is significantly lower. During 2024, fires caused damage worth around 280 million euros in forests and pastures. The year 2024 is considered a record year for Albania, both for the number of fires and the economic damage they caused over the last 15 years, according to EFFIS.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Defense and the National Civil Protection Agency are intensively engaged in monitoring and preventing fires in Albania.
To support the intervention on the ground, the ministry has activated 64 firefighting vehicles. Meanwhile, the situation in the country's skies is being monitored in real time by the Bayraktar TB2 drone, part of the Air Force's modernization, which patrols continuously to ensure observation and rapid response to fires.
Canada cancels digital tax for US - Aims to advance trade talks with Washington
Canada has scrapped a 3% digital tax on American technology companies to avoid a trade conflict with the United States. The decision came after Trump......
Does tourism really create jobs for young people? Yes! Employment increases significantly in the summer months and drops as soon as the season ends.
Every summer, the Albanian coast becomes more and more lively. The streets fill up, restaurants are open non-stop, and hotel rooms are booked weeks in......
EU-Western Balkans meeting in Skopje - The main focus of discussions will be the Economic Growth Plan
A meeting is taking place in Skopje today between the six leaders of the Western Balkans and those of the European Union. The focus of this meeting will be......
How did this month end for foreign currencies?
The US dollar closed this month negatively after continuing its decline at the beginning of the week, being bought this morning at 83 lek and being sold at......
Kosovo without an Assembly, millions of euros pending - The country could benefit from over 880 million euros from the Growth Plan
Kosovo risks falling behind in the race for millions of euros from the European Union, while its neighbors have already started to benefit. The political......
The mini-maturity exam is over, ninth graders take their final exam - 28,000 students nationwide are tested in a foreign language
Around 28,000 9th grade students will take their final exam today, the foreign language exam. The exam starts at 10:00, while students will have 2 hours and......
Albania towards the global luxury tourism map
Albania joins countries such as the US, Japan, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Italy and Egypt in its ambition to become an ultra-luxury travel......
Albpetrol is committed to the rehabilitation of pollution in the Gorisht-Kocul oil-bearing area!
Albpetrol has decided to clean up the oilfield in Gorisht-Kocul. The company emphasizes that this commitment has become even more necessary due to the......
