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A Tragedy at Sea: The Shipwreck that Shook the Adriatic

Albanian Chronicles Diary March 28, 1997 In the spring of 1997, the placid Adriatic Sea suddenly became the scene of a tragedy that would remain indelible in the collective memory of both Europeans and Albanians. A modest ship, laden with the hopes and dreams of those …

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7 March: A Day of Historical Significance for Albania

7 March stands as a date of profound resonance in the rich tapestry of Albanian history, witnessing events that have shaped the course of its destiny. On this day, two significant moments are woven into the fabric of Albanian history, each marking a turning point in th…

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Analysis of the League of Lezhë in the Albanian Resistance to the Ottomans

Albanian Chronicles Diary 2 March 1444   Historical Context and Background of the Resistance At the beginning of the 15th century, Albania was at a crucial historical crossroads, caught in the grip of the Ottoman Empire's inexorable advance. It was an era dense…

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The fall of a symbol: the statue of Enver Hoxha torn down

Albanian Chronicles Diary 20 February 1991 A day that made history 20 February 1991 marked a turning point for Albania: in Tirana, the beating heart of the nation, a crowd of citizens, moved by an impulse for freedom, tore down the statue of Enver Hoxha. This gesture s…

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Kosovo Independence Day: A Long Journey Towards Freedom

Albanian Chronicles Diary February 17, 2008   The roots of Kosovo's tortuous path to independence delve deep into the intricate weave of Balkan history, an entanglement of events that traces its beginnings to the late 19th century. The Congress of Berlin in 187…

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*dies Solis in Latin means day of the sun

*dies  Solis in Latin means day of the sun By Fatmir Iliazi Lexo artikullin në shqip Leggi l'articolo in italiano While the name dit/day of the Albanian language, according to Vladimir Orel, comes from Proto-Albanian *dÄ«ti, which comes from Proto-Indo-European …

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Albania's Atheistic Turn under Enver Hoxha

Albanian Chronicles Diary February 6, 1967 February 6, 1967, marks a pivotal moment in contemporary Albanian history, heralding the official launch of the state atheism campaign by Enver Hoxha, the undisputed leader of the Party of Labour of Albania.   This day signi…

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