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Commemorating Prenk Jakova: the pioneer of Albanian opera
On September 16, 1969, Albania lost one of its greatest musical talents, Prenk Jakova. Jakova stands as one of Albania’s most influential musical figures, known for establishing the genre of opera in the...
Commemorating the Peza Conference: a turning point in Albania’s WWII resistance
September 16 marks the anniversary of the Peza Conference, held in 1942 in the village of Peza in the vicinity of Tirana. It was a crucial event in Albania’s struggle against anti-fascist...
Mitrush Kuteli: A pioneer of Albanian literature, born on this day
On September 13, 1907, Dhimitër Pasko, better known by his pen name Mitrush Kuteli, was born in Pogradec, Albania. While initially pursuing a career in economics and finance—earning a doctorate in...
Albania Post opens dedicated stamp museum showcasing over 4,000 models
Albanian Post inaugurated a postal stamp museum within the Albanian Post Gallery, showcasing over 4,000 different stamp models, along with authentic vintage postal objects. Why this news is significant The...
International Day of Charity: Recognizing the timeless influence of Saint Teresa’s humanitarian work
September 5th marks the feast day of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, dedicated to celebrating the life and work of Mother Teresa, a beacon of humanitarianism and compassion. Known for her...
Albanian Olympic wrestlers receive medals by Prime Minister
Wrestlers Chermen Valiev and Islam Dudaev, who competed under the Albanian flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics, were each awarded bronze medals and honored by the Prime Minister in a...
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Albania marks 185th anniversary of Abdyl Frashëri, the ideologue of Albania’s National Movement
Published on August 29, 2024
August 29, marks the 185th anniversary of the birth of Abdyl Frashëri, a key figure in Albanian history. Born in 1839 in the village of...
Albania to establish Jewish Museum in Vlora to honor WWII heroes
Published on August 29, 2024
The stories of Albanians who saved Jewish lives during the dark years of the Holocaust will soon have a dedicated place of remembrance with the...
Why is this important
Albanians are proud of the fact that their country was the only Nazi-occupied country with more Jews after WWII than before. Almost all native Jews survived the Holocaust, and several thousand Jewish refugees were sheltered and protected from Nazi persecution. The museum in Vlora will showcase this unique story, dedicated to the peaceful coexistence of Jews and Albanians over time. It is expected to become a cultural magnet for the historic area of Vlora.
Ancient settlement at Lin reveals early spread of agriculture in Europe
Published on August 28, 2024
The ancient settlement of Lin, located near the town of Pogradec on the shores of Lake Ohrid, has emerged as a crucial archaeological site shedding...
Albanian-origin lawyer Eva Buzo becomes first woman to swim across the Strait of Otranto
Published on August 19, 2024
Eva Buzo, an Australian lawyer of Albanian origin, has made history by becoming the first woman to swim across the Strait of Otranto. Buzo embarked...
104th Anniversary of the National Library of Albania: A pillar of cultural heritage and public knowledge
Published on July 10, 2024
104 years ago, on July 10, 1920, the National Library of Albania was founded. The Library holds the distinction of being the country’s first state-owned,...