EU '%s' joins Albania, gives 100m euros to Albanians

We've heard stories that affect the heart of this tragedy. This is a history of pain and healing. This participation proves that we are on your side. Solidarity saved lives from this Albanian tragedy. Albania's needs are great and urgent. Today we are here to testify and take our commitments to the Albanian people. We together have to make Albania stronger”, she said.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has thanked those present and prayed for help.

I want to say I'm very moved and I want to start by saying it very simply, thank you. Please enter «if I can tell you in my mother tongue, thank you and please”. Please help us a little more. Please help us as we try to recover from the earthquake. Thank you, Ursula, thank you, Michael”, Rama said. /tch