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Ismail Kadare – Albania's World Author and His ...

Ismail Kadare (1936–2024) was the world's most important Albanian writer. This article explores his life in Gjirokastra, his major works such as “The General of the Dead Army” and “Broken...

Ali Pasha Tepelena – the “Lion of Ioannina”

Ali Pasha Tepelena (c. 1740–1822), the “Lion of Ioannina”: his rise from Tepelena, the semi-autonomous Pashalik of Janina, Lord Byron's visit, the conflict with the Sublime Porte and his downfall...

Dita e Çlirimit – 12 June: Kosovo's Liberation Day

12 June is Dita e Çlirimit – Kosovo's Liberation Day. It marks the end of the Kosovo War in 1999: the withdrawal of Yugoslav forces and the arrival of the...

Theth & the Albanian Alps – A Hiking Paradise i...

Your complete guide to Theth & the Albanian Alps: hikes from Valbona to the Peaks of the Balkans, the Blue Eye, the Grunas waterfall, kulla stone houses, the best time...

Byrek & Co. – Albanian Recipes to Make Yourself...

Byrek, Flija, Tavë Kosi, Petulla & Bakllava – how Albanian recipes succeed step by step. Your Byrek recipe with ingredients, tips & genuine hospitality.

Albanian Birthday Gifts & Wishes – Gëzuar ditël...

Find the perfect Albanian birthday gift – ideas for him, her, kids & parents by budget, plus the finest Albanian birthday wishes (Gëzuar ditëlindjen!) with English translation.

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