Albanian Chronicles Diary May 1st in Communist Albania   Every regime imposes its own symbols, creating a secular liturgy in which society is required to participate, demonstrating devotion to the symbols of the dictatorship itself. Albania during the communist regime,…

Dive Deep into Albanian History with "Athleta Christi: George Castrioti Scanderbeg" Elton Varfi   In the historical landscape of the Balkans, few figures are as emblematic as George Castrioti, universally known as Scanderbeg. As Albania’s national hero, his…

Albanian Chronicles - Diary April 11, 1985 There is, in the plot of every life, an episode that is engraved with indelible precision in the memory, marking the passage from one era to another, a moment so pregnant that it alters the very perception of time and space. A…

Albanian Chronicles Diary 7 April 1939 In the tumultuous April of 1939, Europe found itself at the centre of a melting pot of geopolitical tensions, with international diplomacy, with inquiring and concerned eyes, constantly turned towards the aggressive and unstoppabl…

The Struggle for Independence (1900-1912) Elton Varfi In this chapter, we explore the roots of the movement that led to the emancipation of Albania, highlighting the historical context, key personalities and decisive events that shaped the country's trajectory tow…

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 …

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…