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Celebrating the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, Tirana style

June 19, 2018The Balkanista

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to join over 400 distinguished guests at the Rogner Hotel at an event organised and hosted by The British Embassy. The reason for such a lavish affair was the 92nd birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, The Queen of England. Guests included The President Ilir […]

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Fluturim/Flight, a book by Kleitia Vaso

June 18, 2018The Balkanista

Always on the lookout to find new books to read, particularly if they are by Albanian authors, I was thrilled to come across “Fluturim” or “Flight” (in English) by Albanian writer, Kleitia Vaso. Kleitia was born in Tirana before going to live in the US where she studied for a Master’s in Comparative Literature from […]

Anxhela Panxhi with tips on how to take care of adult acne

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018The Balkanista

Another guest post from my favourite, Balkan, beauty expert Anxhela Panxhi. This time she is tackling adult acne, something that can strike at any age and causes a lot of distress to those that suffer with it. View this post on Instagram #Laurel Soap #aleposoap the most ancient soap recepie before the #Castille de #Marsille […]

A protest against domestic violence

June 17, 2018June 17, 2018The Balkanista

It is the 17th of June 2018, and to date, six Albanian women have been killed by a husband, partner, or ex. 1275 protection orders have been enforced, 490 men were under investigation, and 270 men have been arrested. This is unacceptable- Albania is a beautiful place full of lovely people and has a fascinating and rich […]

The Balkanista meets humanitarian photographer Jutta Benzenberg

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018The Balkanista

“I am not doing one of those lifestyle interviews you know!” She looks at me sternly but with an undeniable glint in her eye and the hint of a smile at the corners of her mouth. I assure her that my interests in her go far beyond her favourite Albanian dish or what her favourite […]

The Ambassador of Albania…apparently!

June 13, 2018The Balkanista

So the latest development in the bizarre and slightly surreal chain of events which is my life, is a local news portal called Konica.al have made a short video about me. You can check out their website here or follow them on Facebook here. Thanks guys! x

Can blockchain technology help Albania’s poor and help solve the waste crisis?

June 12, 2018The Balkanista

I work extensively in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain. I am not an investor, but rather I am a crypto-journalist as well as working with leading legal and financial consultancies creating content within this field. For those that have heard of blockchain technology, you have probably heard of it in the context of Bitcoin- […]

Protest in Durres against the poisoning of stray dogs

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018The Balkanista

I have been following this story for quite some time and with a lot of interest. The issue is that of the stray dogs in Albania’s cities- these animals are often loved and cared for by members of the community, they develop bonds with those that feed them, and some are even in the process […]

Mobike launches in Tirana!

June 11, 2018The Balkanista

Whilst I am an advocate for all things “green”, I am not someone who was blessed with the grace, balance, or spatial awareness to operate a bicycle- especially in Albania. I try to walk everywhere, I don’t drive, I use public transport and I will only resort to a taxi as a last resort. For […]

The holistic approach to cleansing your skin

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018The Balkanista

When we think about skincare and in particular issues that affect the skin, there is often a sense of urgency to solve them in the fastest possible time. This is understandable as having visible problems with the skin, particularly on the face can cause big problems when it comes to self-image and self-esteem. In a […]

Month: June 2018

Celebrating the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, Tirana style

Quality picks

Fluturim/Flight, a book by Kleitia Vaso

Anxhela Panxhi with tips on how to take care of adult acne

A protest against domestic violence

The Balkanista meets humanitarian photographer Jutta Benzenberg

The Ambassador of Albania…apparently!

Can blockchain technology help Albania’s poor and help solve the waste crisis?

Protest in Durres against the poisoning of stray dogs

Mobike launches in Tirana!

The holistic approach to cleansing your skin

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