Albanian MP in Croatia talks about situation there after earthquake

Lekaj-Prlajskaj said that even this time in Croatia, Albanians showed many people and sheltered many families who remained homeless as a result of the earthquake.

She said that bakers who come mainly from Hasi's circle are continuing to distribute bread to all affected by the quake.

There were seven dead people and over 20 injured. As we know Albanians are human and many Albanians who are here in Croatia and have made their contribution, the centre of Petrinje was completely destroyed. They have also experienced the war 20 years ago and said it is worse than war”, she said.

Albanians in Croatia have also opened a page for the collection of funds, while during the interview, the Albanian MP in Croatia also cited the occasion when an Albanian family, which is owner of a furnace in Croatia's Petrinje, have given bread for affected ones.

That day, with me, they sent over two thousand loaves. Most of them are from the circle of Hasi, and every day they send bread to the touch. Many of them even get to take refuge in their” residences, she said on a TV.

About 20 thousand Albanians live in different cities in Croatia, meanwhile, the Albanian MP there said they believe there are many more Albanian people there, but have not yet been declared.

There are about 20,000 Albanians in Croatia, declared Albanians living, but we think there are more than that. We have a part here, when the child is born and doesn't have parents of Croatian origin, those areas where nationality is not complete, it leaves it empty so that when they reach adulthood they can choose for themselves how they want to be written, how they feel. Therefore, there are many more Albanians, but are not declared”, Lekaj-Psljaskaj said.