This is not an original article of invest-in-albania.org. The original piece was written by Elizabeth Gowing and published at BBC. The weather-beaten forms of cuddly toys hanging from buildings are a common sight in Albania. Who put them there, and why? Suspended from the eaves of houses, they sway gently in the wind. The bodies are...
“Week of Emigrants” is an annual event organized by the local government of Mirdita city, with the aim to promote tourism and the protection of environment. During this festive week, the city of Mirdite transforms into an exhibition of culture, tradition and joy among its citizens, returned emigrants who choose Albania as their summer destination...
“Global Village” was one of the most interesting youth activities of the weekend we left, organized by “AIESEC European University of Tirana” in Tirana capital on July 24th. A multi-cultural fair showcased the traditions and culture of several countries by their students, such as Italy, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, China, Azerbaijan and Taiwan. Albania was represented...
This is a legend about a hidden treasure by the ancient Queen of Albania, known as Teuta. Based on history books, Teuta was the wife of late King Agron which died in a battle and after his death, Teuta started to reign in Illyria. In Moker village (Pogradec), locals still remember an old legend told...
On July 21st, Jazz Albania Festival started its fourth edition, a four-day journey throughout the country where the most prominent jazz music singers will perform for the audience in several cities on July 21st – 26th. The festival opening ceremony was held at the premises of Rogner Hotel in Tirana capital where jazz music groups from...
This is not an original article of invest-in-albania.org. The original article was written by Nick St. Oegger and published at Stoeggerphotography.com. Photos are captured by Nick St Oegger. The Gjirokaster National Folklore Festival (Festivali Folklorik Kombëtar i Gjirokastrës) is one of Albania’s most important cultural events, held every five years atop Gjirokaster’s ancient fortress. The...
Once upon a time, there was a young chieftain who was known for his bravery and cleverness, but also for his faddish character. One day, the chieftain called an old man and gave him a very strange task, he ordered the man to peel a stone and with it to prepare lunch for his invitees....
The world’s most famous website for reviewing and ranking the touristic sites and countries based on their touristic performance TripAdvisor has awarded to the National History Museum of Albania a prestigious prize, based on the reviews that tourists have given for the museum’s profile in TripAdvisor. This is the fifth year that TripAdvisor gives the...
Hollywood actress Eliza Dushku of Albanian origin has presented a documentary dedicated to her homeland, called “Dear Albania”, a joint initiative of the known actress, the famous photographer Fadil Berisha from Kosovo and in collaboration with actor Blerim Destani from Tetovo. The documentary, a touristic guide that features 15 Albanian cities’ culture, culinary, traditions and...
It’s such an important part of history that the world needs to know. DASHMIR BALLA During the Holocaust, many individuals and small groups risked their lives to save Jewish people. However, it’s only in recent years that the world has begun to hear the story of the Muslim nation that opened its borders and welcomed...