Eighteen years now mark the anniversary of the Gërdec tragedy. Gazeta Express reported on March 15, 2026, at 7:58 AM, detailing the 18th anniversary of the devastating disaster in Gërdec. The event remembers the lives lost – 26 individuals perished – and the 300 injured following the explosion that ravaged the village near Tirana.
The explosion, which took place around midday on March 15, 2008, at the arms dismantling plant, caused extensive damage. Hundreds of homes in the area were also severely impacted by the event. The tragedy dominated local news broadcasts and garnered significant attention from international networks including Euro News and CNN.
Court proceedings concluded with a crucial ruling. The former head of the arms dismantling factory responsible for the March 15, 2008, explosion in Gërdec was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Furthermore, the previous director of MEICO, Ylli Pinari, received a similar 18-year sentence.
Alba-Demil, Mihal Delijorgji, the factory administrator, was given a 10-year sentence, reflecting the gravity of the situation and the years of remembrance for those affected by this terrible tragedy.
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