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Divisive Policies and Words that Jeopardise 100 Years of UK-Albanian Relations

On Remembrance Sunday 2022, a group of British and Albanian citizens stood solemnly in front

By The Balkanista / December 19, 2022

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If you’ve ever delved into the world of Albania Twitter, you will have noticed that

By The Balkanista / August 18, 2021

History Lifestyle Travel

Gjirokaster, otherwise known as the Stone City is the birthplace of some of Albania’s most

By The Balkanista / February 18, 2020

Food and Drink History

It’s been a while since I have made any observations about life in Albania. Here

By The Balkanista / February 3, 2020

Food and Drink History Lifestyle Travel

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to travel more and explore the

By The Balkanista / January 4, 2020

History Lifestyle Travel

I awoke early, opened the curtains and surveyed the city sprawled out below me. One

By The Balkanista / November 11, 2019

Feminism History Literature

When you think of great, Albanian writers, you probably think of Ismail Kadare. Of course,

By The Balkanista / May 27, 2019

History Lifestyle Society

Down a small side street in Lezhe, in the northern part of Albania, lies a

By The Balkanista / April 4, 2019

History Travel

The entire Balkan region has always been considered as a link between east and west,

By The Balkanista / April 2, 2019

History

(originally written for exit.al) There are many stories that are passed down through families, tales

By The Balkanista / March 28, 2019