Rama declares state of emergency in Durres, Tirana

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared the state of emergency in Tirana and Durres, following the earthquake, which so far reportedly has caused 24 victims.

Rama's announcement:

I want to tell everyone that they've made this guilt show of what the state of emergency really is and without giving us time to do things in a row.

Yesterday wasn't the time for this. Yesterday we actually had communication with each other, but only in digital ways because we were all at the front line.

We today will declare a state of emergency based on the constitution and relevant legislation. Just as the constitution and legislation explain and from the nature of the problem and the situation will be a state of emergency in the perimeter of the two regions where the wounds are most open in Durres and Tirana. The state of emergency is not just a matter of finance, but it is a series of measures. I do not know if those who preached to him to submit to such provisions are willing. That's why we've reflected, because the state of emergency corresponds to taking or creating a new level of governance for a 30-day period.