At a news conference, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, said that today are the last trips to Italy, a measure that comes after the Italian Prime Minister's decision to declare Italy a red zone.
?As part of the overall measures taken by the Albanian government to cope with the situation created by the emergence of Covid-19 cases, we continue to keep you informed regarding air and sea transport. Following the decision taken by the Italian state to declare Italy a total red zone, we are also obliged to take action to stop flights departing from Italy to Rinas, or from Rinas to Italy. So now all the Italian airports left open, like Rome or Bari, will no longer be accessible. The last plane landed at 10.30am and the passengers were checked and required insulation. The last AlItalia plane departed for Rome and all flights are interrupted. "
Further, the Minister added:
"It is a problem that has been raised by both the Embassy and the Italian authorities that when the Italian authorities decide to withdraw their nationals from the Republic of Albania or other passengers seeking to travel to Italy, it will be only possible if Italian company planes come empty-handed from Italy to pick up passengers from Albania. "
With regard to shipping:
?Tonight the last ferries will depart from Vlora and Durres. So, the last Vlora-Brindisi and Durres-Bari ferries with all the passengers who bought tickets and travel today. After this itinerary there will be no trips to Bari and Brindisi. In this case, too, [ie, for the transport of those who wish to leave for Italy] it will be treated as if it were air transport. Only with empty ferries coming from Italy. "
Merchant ships have no blockage, will depart and arrive. The same is true for air freight, which is more restricted. "Ship personnel will be controlled by medical staff."
