AlbanianFloodingCrisisCamp/Directory

Dentists

Ask for the Klinike Dentare, and smile. See also the Policlinic for dentists.

Dr. Besnik Rusi Rr. Bashkimi (Mahalla e Çakejve), tel. 423 68.

Dr. Dedin Kola E-3, Rr. Marin Barleti, tel. 068 220 50 51.

Dr. Sami Dibra C-3, Rr. Jorgji Karamitri, tel. 480 88. Open 08:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun.

Dr. Shyqi Bazhdari E-3, Rr. Marin Barleti, tel. 069 213 23 13.

Star Dents C-2, Rr. 16 Nentori, tel. 068 225 00 00/069 228 78 78. Dr. Agetina and Dr. A. Kastrati.

Hospitals & Clinics

Brijo Clinic Rr. Serreq, tel. 069 288 74 96.

Policlinic (Poliklinika) C-2, Rr. 16 Nentori, tel. 433 47 Dentistry department: tel. 422 31.

Shkodra Hospital J/K-2, Rr. Marsel Kashen, tel. 427 69/443 51.

Opticians

Arjan Begu C-1, Rr. Bujar Bishanaku, Tregu Gjylbegu, tel. 417 57.

Pharmacies

Albaforma E-3, Rr. Marin Barleti, tel. 424 85.

Causholli E-3, Rr. Marin Barleti, tel. 069 220 13 54.

Geci D-2, Rr. Marin Barleti, tel. 244 86 60. New, modern pharmacy next to the Milennium cinema. Open 08:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.

Luleta D-2, Rr. 16 Nentori, tel. 068 216 66 79.

Banks

Banca Italo-Albanese D-2, Rr. 13 Dhjetori. The funky building next to the Colosseo hotel with a modern blue glass cube stuck on top of an old building. ATM for local cards only.

ProCredit Bank D-1/2, Rr. 13 Dhjetori 4, tel. 21 15, [www.procreditbank.com.al] An office near the Colosseo hotel, with an ATM that accepts Maestro and Visa compatible foreign bank cards.

Raiffeisen Bank D-2, Sheshi 5 Heronjte (Hotel Rozafa), [www.raiffeisen.al] The Austrian bank has two offices in town (the other on Rr. Vasil Shanto), both with ATMs that accept Maestro and Visa compatible foreign bank cards.

Tirana Bank Rr. 13 Dhjetori. ATM is for local cards only.

Currency exchange

Apart from using the handful of ProCredit and Raiffeisen Bank ATMs dotted around the city centre to get your leks, you can change cash money (euros, dollars and pounds all accepted) at the banks themselves, at private exchange offices or on the street. All exchange offices are concentrated on Rr. M. Gjollesha (D-1/2) near the Al-Zamir mosque, with plenty of freelance changers outside on the street offering similar rates. Changing with these men is perfectly legal, but make sure you know the right exchange rate and count the money carefully nevertheless.

Insurance

Albsig Insurance Society C-2, Rr. Oso Kuka 1, tel./fax 519 43, tel. 069 206 78 18, filipguraziu@hotmail.com, [www.albsig.com.al]

Money transfer

The following Western Union agents can transfer money in a flash, at a fee.

Bashkim Haxhia C-2, Rr. 16 Nentori, tel. 424 75. Open 08:00 - 15:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

Inform Shkodra B-3, Rr. Vasil Shanto, tel. 439 32. Open 08:00 - 15:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

Western Union E-1, Rr. 13 Dhjetori, tel. 450 30. Open 08:00 - 15:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

Associations

Albanian Speleological Association Rr. D. Boriçi, 1265, tel. 411 37. Caving enthusiasts. Contact: Gezim Uruçi.

Albanian–Austrian Friendship Association L. K. Permetit, tel. 432 79. Contact: Mahir Hoti.

Albanian–Turkish Cultural Association Rr. Llujaj 42, tel. 437 37. Contact: Ferit Lluja.

Amateurs of Shkodra Songs C-1, Rr. Oso Kuka, tel. 470 63. Contact: Isa Alibali.

Balkan Link - Montenegrin Friendship Association L. V. Kushi, tel. 405 24. Contact: Berhan Çuliçi.

Center for Disabled People C-2, Rr. Vasil Shanto 33, tel. 401 72. Contact: Antoneta Pero.

Shkodra consulates

A few countries have consulates in Shkodra - for all other diplomatic shenanigans you’ll have to call your man in Tirana.

Austria Rr. Vaso Kadia 170, tel./fax 470 14, honorarkonsulat@yahoo.it, g jergjleqejza@hotmail.co. The Austrian Honorary Consul is Mr. Gjerg j Leqejza. Open 09:00 - 12:00, Wed also 16:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Italy D-3, Rr. Don Bosko, tel. 482 60, fax 482 86, [www.consitalia-scutari.org]

Turkey D-2, Rr. 13 Dhjetori, tel. 471 89/068 230 95 41. The Turkish Honorary Consul is Mr. Hedi Teli.

Tirana embassies

Opening hours refer to the working hours of the visa/visitor departments. It’s highly

advisable to phone in advance to check opening hours or make an appointment. If your

embassy is not in the list, Albania is probably covered by the representation in Rome.

Austria Rr. Frederik Shiroka 3, tel. (04)23 31 44, fax 23 31 40, austemb@adanet.com.mail. Open 10:00 - 12:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Bulgaria Rr. Skenderbej 12, tel. (04)23 31 55, fax 23 89 37, bgemb@icc.al.eu.org. Open 08:30 - 12:00. Closed Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.

China Rr. Skenderbej 57, tel. (04)22 83 03, fax 23 31 59. Open 09:00 - 11:00. Closed Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.

Croatia Rr. Abdyl Topani, Torre Drin centre, tel. (04)22 83 90, fax 23 05 78, croembassy@interalb.net. Open 09:00 - 11:00. Closed Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

Czech Republic Rr. Skenderbej 10, tel. (04)23 21 17/23 40 04. Open 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Mon, Sat, Sun.

Denmark Rr. Nikolla Tupe 1, floor 4, ap. 4, tel. (04)25 74 22, tiaamb@tiaamb.um.dk. Open 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Egypt Rr. Skenderbej 43, tel. (04)23 30 22. Open 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

France Rr. Skenderbej 14, tel. (04)23 42 50, ambcrtir@mail.adanet.com.al. Open 09:00 - 13:00, 14:30 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Germany Rr. Skenderbej 8, tel. (04)27 45 05, fax 23 34 97, grembtir@albnet.net, [www.tirana.diplo.de] Open 08:30 - 12:00. Closed Fri, Sat, Sun.

Greece Rr. Frederik Shiroka 3, tel. (04)23 42 90/23 44 43, grembtir@albnet.net. Open 08:30 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Hungary Rr. Skenderbej 16, tel. (04)22 76 98/25 50 38, fax 23 04 09 Open 09:00 - 12:00 Closed Sat, Sun

Italy Rr. Leke Dukagjini, tel. (04)23 40 45, fax 24 67 08, ambattia@icc.al.eu.org Open 08:30 - 16:00 Closed Sat, Sun

Macedonia Rr. Kavajes, tel. (04)23 30 36, macambas@mfa.no Open 09:00 - 11:00.

Netherlands Rr. Asim Zeneli 10, tel. (04)24 08 26, fax 23 27 23, nlemb@icc.al.eu.org. Open 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Norway Blv. Deshmoret e 4 Shkurtit, Pall. 5, Ap. 3, tel. (04)22 11 41, fax 22 16 66, emb.tirana@mfa.no Open 10:00 - 12:00. Closed Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.

Poland Rr. e Durresit 123, tel. (04)23 41 90, fax 23 33 64, polemb@albaniaonline.net. Open 10:00 - 12:00. Closed Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun.

Romania Rr. Themistokli Germenji 1, tel./fax 25 60 72. Open 09:00 - 11:00. Closed Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun.

Russia Rr. Asim Zeneli 5, tel. (04)25 60 40, fax 25 66 46. Open 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.

Serbia & Montenegro Rr. e Durresit 192/196, tel. (04)23 20 91, fax 22 20 89. Open 10:00 - 12:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Spain (Honorary consulate) Rr. Vellezerit Manastriliu 81/1, tel. (04)23 76 58, fax 22 46 93. Open 08:30 - 14:00.

Sweden Rr. Jul Variboba 6, tel. 34 34 86, fax 37 44 10, atlascoco@icc.al.eu.org Open 08:00 - 16:00, Tue, Thu 10:00 - 12:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Switzerland Rr. e Elbasanit 81, tel. (04)23 48 88, fax 23 48 89, swissamb@adanet.com.al. Open 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Turkey Rr. e Kavajës 31, tel./fax 23 27 19, turkemb@ adanet.com.al Open 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

United Kingdom Rr. Skenderbej 12, tel. (04)23 49 73.

United States Rr. e Elbasanit 103, tel. (04)24 72 85, fax 37 49 57, [www.usemb-tirana.rpo.at] Open for foreigners from 14:00 - 16:00. Open 13:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

GOs & NGOs

The following governmental and non-governmental organisations are all active in Shkodra

city or region, some with a local or Tirana office, some only with a local contact person.

Albanian Alps Institute (AAI), tel. 068 21 69 02, [info@albanianalps.org] [www.albanianalps.org] Aid for schools and libaries in the Shkodra region. The founder of AAI also organises occasional bike and hiking trips in summer. Contact: Marash Rakaj.

Albanian Foundation for Training & Development (AFTD) Rr. Y. Basha 88, tel. 463 91. Contact: Aleks Dushi.

ASDI Service, [asdi_albania@yahoo.it] Domestic Assistance. Contact: Almi Kurti.

Association of Albanian Municipalities (AAM) Rr. Ismail Qemali, Pall. Fratari, Tirana, tel. 576 03, fax 576 06, [aam@albmail.com] Contact: Fatos Hodaj.

Austrian Development Agency (ADA) Rr. Komuna e Parisit, Shk.2, Ap.4e, Tirana, tel. 27 06 74, [tirana@ada.gv.at] [www.ada.gv.at] Austrian project for the rehabilitation of the water supply and wastewater collection

system in Shkodra. Contact: Christopher Opancar.

Civil Society Development Center (CSDC) C-2, Rr. 16 Nentori 175, tel./fax 472 47, csdcshk@icc-al.org. Contact: Zamira Poda.

COSPE Shkoder E/F-2, Rr. Branko Kadia 57, tel. 068 203 63 19, [cospescu@icc-al.org] [www.cospe.it] Rural development projects. Contact: Rozeta Gradeci.

Economic Relief Agency Rr. D. Boriçi, 1156, tel. 411 47. Contact: Ali Laçej.

European Children’s Trust (ECT) E-2, Rr. Ndre Mjeda, tel. 417 27. Contact: Alma Guli.

FLAG, tel. 27 02 42, [flag@icc-al.org] Contact: Alba Dakoli-Wilson.

Global Environment Facility (GEF) C/D-3, Shkodra prefecture, Rr. 13 Dhjetori, tel./fax 516 97, tel. 069 208 50 90, [a_shimaj@yahoo.com] [www.gefweb.org] Runs the Integrated Ecosystem Management Project for Lake Shkodra. Contact: Agim Shimaj.

GTZ C-2, Rr. 16 Nëntori, tel./fax 489 14, [gtz_shkodra@yahoo.com] [www.wiram.com] [www.gtz.de]

German Technical Cooperation; contact: Ismail Beka,

Edlira Kruja for the Promotion of Economy and Job Incitement in Northern Albania (gtz_shkodra@yahoo.com);

Shpetim Quku for the Cross-Boundary Spatial Planning in the Lake Scutari Region, (gtz.progecon@icc-al.org, quku_tim@yahoo.com) and

Roland Ilia for Promotion of Private Business through Vocational Trainings (vtgtz@hotmail.com).

Tirana office: Rr. Themistokli Germenji, P.1, Ap.3, tel. (04) 25 17 92 / 069 202 91 17, ismail.beka@gtz.de.

Hapa te Lehte Women’s Center E/F-2, Rr. Branko Kadia 57, tel. 440 22, qendragruashkoder@yahoo.com. The Light Steps centre organises social activities, language and professional courses

for women. Contact: Alketa Leskaj.

Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM) Rr. Elbasanit 101, Tirana, tel. 34 77 00, fax 34 04 84, nevidm@san.com.al. Contact: Nevila Sokoli-Xhind.

KfW Entwicklungsbank Rr. Themistokli Germenji, pall. 7, ap. 11, Tirana, tel. 23 41 77, fax 23 38 79, kfw.albania@interalb.net, www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de. Feasibility study for water and wastewater systems in Shkodra. Contact: Piro Trebicka.

Malteser E-1, Rr. Ludovik Saraci 6, tel. 504 47/069 208 02 07, fax 504 46, info@mnsh.org, www.mnsh.org. Contact: Maranaj Marku.

MESHBUSH E-1, Rr. Daniel Matlia, tel. 443 85, filipguraziu@hotmail.com. Contact: Fillip Guraziu.

Norwegian Aid, www.nn.no. Runs a social centre for women and children, and has humanitarian transports and projects to fight trafficking.

OCSE E-1, Rr. 13 Dhjetori 150, tel. 418 42, post.albania@osce.org, www.osce.org. Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Contact: Antoine Roset.

OXFAM Rr. Rifat Muhja 66, tel. 068 202 78 09, www.oxfam.org. Rural development projects. Contact: Terezina Hila.

Peace and Justice Center Rr. Hysej 7/1, tel. 430 01, p&dshkod@albnet.net. Contact: Luig j Mila.

Red Cross Shkodra Rr. A. Ramadani 3, tel. 430 55, fax 421 11. Contact: Andi Ceka.

Regional Environmental Center (REC) B-3, L.Q. Satfa, Rr. Vasil Shanto 21, tel./fax 472 03, recshkodra@albania.rec.org. Contact: Djana Bejko.

SCD/InterCooperation Rr. Bashkimi 83, tel. 41 75/069 217 26 58, valbonakarakaci@yahoo.co.uk. Program for local development and decentralization in the Shkodra region. Contact: Valbona Karakaçi or Pascal Arnold (parnold@intercooperation.ch).

Teuleda Rr. Rifat Muhja 66, tel. 487 02, fax 415 21, teuleda@albnet.net, www.teuleda.org.al. Local economic development agency. Contact: Ridvan Troshani.

The Door Rr. Vasil Shanto, tel. 437 29, thedoor@iccal.org. Contact: Kastriot Faci.

UCODEP E/F-2, Rr. Branko Kadia 57, tel. 068 203 63 19/+389 2 323 90 10, seenetmk@mt.net.mk, www.ucodep.org. The Italian NGO UCODEP (Unity and Cooperation for the Development of People) is present in Shkodra. Contact: Michele Schivo, Rozeta Gradeci.

UNDP/SSSR D-2, Shkodra prefecture, Rr. 13 Dhjetori, tel. 068 205 36 82, salwc.shkoder@icc-al.org. Projects to sustain the reform of the security forces. Contact: Simon Prendi.

Urban Institute (LGDA – USAID) Rr. Ismail Qemali, P. 2K, Ap. 4/1, Tirana, tel. 485 27/ 24 85 28, nkoka@lgda-al.org. Contact: Barry Reed.

Municipality

Customs Directorate Lagjia Dobrac, tel. 402 44.

Hospitals Directorate Rr. Marsel Kashen, tel. 472 89, sr_sh@hotmail.com.

Imports and Taxes Branch B-3, Sheshi 2 Prilli, tel./fax 435 44.

Primary Health Directorate C-1, Rr. Bujar Bishanaku, tel. 465 95.

Public Health Directorate C-2, Rr. 16 Nentori, tel. 425 09, dshpsh@yahoo.it.

Regional Cultural Monuments Directorate C-2, Haircuts Lagjia Vasil Shanto, tel. 434 09.

Regional Employment Office A-4, Rr. Zogu i I, near Ndre Mjeda school, tel. 421 13.

Shkodra Municipality C/D-3, Rr. 13 Dhjetori 1, tel./fax 437 20, foreignrelat@albnet.net, www.shkodra.gov.al. Shkodra’s mayor is Mr. Artan Haxhi.

Shkodra Region C/D-3, Rr. 13 Dhjetori, tel./fax 427 41, qarkushkoder@yahoo.com.

Shkodra Region Prefecture C/D-3, Rr. 13 Dhjetori, tel./fax 427 05.

Religious institutions

Muslim community office, tel. 420 81.

Shkodra Archbishopric, tel. 428 01.

Utilities

Agjensia e Ujit te Bazenit Drin-Bune Instituti i Misrit dhe Orizit. Water supply.

Alb Telecom D-2, Rr. Marin Barleti, tel. 437 71. Fixed phones.

KESH Rr. Ruzhdi Tyli, tel. 472 00. Electricity and blackouts.

Tirana Ministries

Minister of State Blv. Deshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)23 08 46.

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)23 24 88, fax (04)22 79 24.

Ministry of Defence Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)22 21 03/22 68 65, fax (04)22 84 81.

Ministry of Economy and Privatization Blv. Zhan D’Ark, tel. (04)22 84 42, fax (04)22 26 55.

Ministry of Education and Science Rr. e Durrësit 23, tel. (04)22 63 07, fax (04)23 20 02.

Ministry of Enviroment Rr. Durrësit, tel. (04)27 06 07, fax (04)27 06 27.

Ministry of Finance Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)22 84 94/22 84 37, fax (04)22 84 05, secretary.minister@minfin.gov.al.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Blv. Zhan D’Ark 6, tel. 36 21 70/36 20 55, fax (04)23 58 99, dshtypi@abissnet.net.

Ministry of Health Blv. Bajram Curri, across from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, tel. 36 29 37, fax 36 25 54.

Ministry of Industry and Energy Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)22 76 17, fax (04)23 40 52.

Ministry of Integration Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)22 83 58, fax (04)25 62 67.

Ministry of Justice Blv. Zogu I, tel. (04)23 27 04, fax (04)22 31 27.

Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Rr. Kavajës, tel. (04)22 34 29, cecom@interalb.net.

Ministry of Local Goverment Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)23 35 44, fax (04)23 35 45.

Ministry of Public Order Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)22 68 01, fax 36 36 07.

Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)22 32 06/23 24 88, fax (04)22 36 88, kabkult@mkrs.gov.al, www.mkrs.gov.al.

Ministry of Transport and Public Works Rr. A. Toptani, tel. (04)22 57 42, mulitar@albvaniaonline.net.

Municipality of Tirana Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)22 66 29/22 91 00, fax (04)22 84 30, www.tirana.gov.al.

Prime Minister’s Office Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, tel. (04)25 65 61, ext. 440/25 04 74, fax (04)23 48 18.