TIRANA, Albania - Two Albanian boys who jumped from their apartments during an earthquake that killed relatives got a small reprieve from the tragedy Friday when they met their football idols. Aurel lost his sister and grandmother, while Alesio lost his father and sister. The boys were taken to the hospital and then visited by Prime Minister Edi Rama, who learned of their dream. Rama on Friday took them to Rome to meet Juventus players Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon. The European Commission had already sent 15 million euros ($16.6 million) to Albania and has pledged further commitment, including organizing an international donors’ conference.

Source: thestar December 06, 2019 21:11 UTC