Ancient Albania palafit village could be Europe’s oldest settlement 

Ancient Albania palafit village could be Europe’s oldest settlement 

TIRANA, Aug. 8, 2023 – In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, Albanian and Swiss researchers have unearthed evidence of a prehistoric settlement in southeastern Albania that predates anything previously known in Europe.  The Lini palafit village, located on the shores of

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Përparim Kalo talks poetry at event marking publication of ‘Eja’

Përparim Kalo talks poetry at event marking publication of ‘Eja’

The Tirana Times Library has hosted an event to mark the publication of a new book, “Eja”, with poetry from around the world translated by Përparim Kalo into Albanian. Mr. Kalo, one of Albania’s top lawyers and a former Constitutional

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Kadare’s ‘Chronicle in Stone’ published in Polish through Marek Jeziorski translation

Kadare’s ‘Chronicle in Stone’ published in Polish through Marek Jeziorski translation

TIRANA, May 16, 2023 – One of the most famous novels of renowned Albanian author Ismail Kadare is now available to Polish readers through the translation of Marek Jeziorski, Poland’s former ambassador to Albania.  Jeziorski, who spent more than 30

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‘Eja’: A lawyer’s passion for poetry brings some of the world’s best to Albanian readers

‘Eja’: A lawyer’s passion for poetry brings some of the world’s best to Albanian readers

A new book with poetry translated by Përparim Kalo into Albanian has been published by Tirana Times in a multilingual version. By PREÇ ZOGAJ Among the anthologies of poems by the world’s poets in Albanian, not so many, but not

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Society for Albanian Studies calls for nominations for the annual Stavro Skendi Book Prize

Society for Albanian Studies calls for nominations for the annual Stavro Skendi Book Prize

TIRANA, April 12, 2023 – Nominations are being sought for the Stavro Skendi Book Prize for Achievement in Albanian Studies, the organization that governs the award said in a statement. Awarded by the Society for Albanian Studies  – an affiliate

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Albania’s Belba Winery featured at VinItaly’s Open Balkan stand  

Albania’s Belba Winery featured at VinItaly’s Open Balkan stand  

TIRANA, March 3, 2023 – When it comes to good wine, it’s all about the basic ingredient.  “We’ve focused on growing the right grapes,” says Bardhi Belba, who learned about wine while living in Italy for many years before returning

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Vjosa River valley declared a national park by Albania’s government 

Vjosa River valley declared a national park by Albania’s government 

TIRANA, March 13, 2023 – Albania’s government announced on Monday that it has decided to declare the Vjosa River, which is considered the last wild river in Europe, a national park. This decision offers a much higher protection than the

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Museum diplomacy: National Museum of Medieval Art in Korça starts offering tours in Ukrainian 

Museum diplomacy: National Museum of Medieval Art in Korça starts offering tours in Ukrainian 

TIRANA, Feb. 25, 2023 – On the anniversary of Russia’s aggression on Ukraine, a museum in southeastern Albania has decided to show the Albanian people’s support for Ukraine in a unique way — offering tours in the Ukrainian language.  The

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Streaming wars heat up as SkyShowtime enters Albanian market

Streaming wars heat up as SkyShowtime enters Albanian market

TIRANA, Feb. 21, 2023 – Competition for the euros Albanians spend on streaming services just got bigger as SkyShowtime, a global American-European streaming conglomerate, launched in the Albanian market last week, featuring full Albanian language subtitles and the lowest promotional

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Albania and Greece reach deal on Vjosa River cross-border park 

Albania and Greece reach deal on Vjosa River cross-border park 

TIRANA, Feb. 6, 2023 – The Albanian and Greek ministers in charge of environmental issues have agreed to work together to create the first cross-border park on the path of the Vjosa River, which crosses from Greece into Albania to

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