AIIS brings ‘A Concise History of Greece’ in Albanian, Tirana event launches book with author and Greek Embassy

AIIS brings ‘A Concise History of Greece’ in Albanian, Tirana event launches book with author and Greek Embassy

TIRANA, March 25, 2024 – A launch event for the Albanian language edition of “A Concise History of Greece” has generated wide interest in the book, which brings a detailed overview of modern Greece’s political, economic and social developments to

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“Vatra” e Luzatit Reborn – Descendants Remember and Respect the Past

“Vatra” e Luzatit Reborn – Descendants Remember and Respect the Past

by Aleksandër Toti, Chief of Cabinet, Tepelena Municipality This weekend was unusual for Luzati, the beautiful village of Tepelena, as the opening of a museum-like spot was being inaugurated, namely VATRA, thus marking a rebirth of cultural and patriotic life

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Roman tales: RUN, BABY, RUN

Roman tales: RUN, BABY, RUN

By Jerina Zaloshnja Will you come running with “Camminata Tonificante” group, through Rome, this Tuesday? – Sabrina asked me. Sure, – I said, knowing that if I didn’t go with her, my Tuesday would not feel terribly different from most

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Why Albania sees Kosovo as an Autonomous Province of hers

Why Albania sees Kosovo as an Autonomous Province of hers

The article below was first published on Feb. 26, 2020 in the Tirana Observatory. Many of the issues affecting the Albania-Kosovo relationship remain the same since then, albeit new issues have risen to add fuel to previous disagreements. It is

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Heir to Albanian throne, wife announce they are divorcing

Heir to Albanian throne, wife announce they are divorcing

TIRANA, Jan. 16, 2024 – Crown Prince Leka, grandson of the late King Zog of Albania, and his wife, actress Elia Zaharia, have announced in separate statements that they have started divorce proceedings.  The announcements come after weeks of speculation

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Elez Biberaj announces retirement from VoA after 43 years of service

Elez Biberaj announces retirement from VoA after 43 years of service

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 – Elez Biberaj, the prominent Albanian-American journalist, is retiring after an illustrious 43-year career at the Voice of America (VoA), according to a message he sent to colleagues.  He will continue serving as the VoA Director

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A phone call not every writer wants

A phone call not every writer wants

By Kristoffer Leandoer Every year he waits in vain by the phone on this very day, and a whole nation waits with him. Every year the Albanian people are equally surprised that Ismail Kadare has been passed over once again. The recently

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‘Peaceful Sky Ukraine’ to open at GALERIAKALO

‘Peaceful Sky Ukraine’ to open at GALERIAKALO

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Obituary: Ferid Murad, Albanian-American Nobel laureate 

Obituary: Ferid Murad, Albanian-American Nobel laureate 

TIRANA, Sept. 6, 2023 – Ferid Murad, the distinguished Albanian-American Nobel laureate renowned for his groundbreaking research in cardiovascular medicine, passed away on Sept. 4, 2023, at his U.S. residence. He was 87. Born in Whiting, Indiana, in 1936, Murad’s

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Young doctors confront challenges in the frontlines of Albania’s aging rural areas 

Young doctors confront challenges in the frontlines of Albania’s aging rural areas 

GJIROKASTER, Albania, Aug. 9, 2023 — Nestled amidst the rugged mountainous landscapes of Albania, providing efficient healthcare services to remote rural areas has emerged as a formidable challenge due to demographic shifts and geographical constraints. In recent times, a new

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