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I’ve been living in this Balkan gem for almost four years, and during that time, I like to think I have amassed a bit of information about life, people, and the country. Here are a selection of interesting and slightly humorous observations and facts about Albania. More Albanians are living outside the country than inside. […]

The COVID-19 pandemic hit Albania hard. Not so much in terms of cases and deaths, but in terms of the economic fallout. Thousands have lost their jobs or been forced to close businesses, many more don’t know if they will make it until the end of the year. Government assistance has been frugal and there […]

Loreta Cuka is a photographer based in Tirana, Albania. Over the last few years, Loreta’s photos of protests, civil society movements and unrest, and various events have drawn an increasing amount of attention. Exit caught up with Loreta to discuss the #999 project, a series of raw and unedited photo’s depicting Albanians from every walk […]

A new exhibition has opened at the Galeria e Bregdetit in Radhime. Running until 2 August, it showcases the world of three artists from the South of Albania- Ledia Kostandini, Theo Napoloni, and Sead Kazanxhiu. Having spent the most part of their lives living in the 30-years of transition from Communism, their work is punctuated […]

During my pregnancy, I suffered from crippling prenatal depression and anxiety that contributed to existing complications and endangered my health and my babies health. When I asked for help, the responses ranged from committing me, laughing in my face, and refusing to treat me instead insisting I get on with it for the sake of […]

Connecting with the LGBTIQ community and supporting human rights. You may be aware that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people in Albania face many forms of social exclusion, discrimination and violence. In fact, you may be an LGBTIQ person who has experienced some of these challenges firsthand. Whilst there are a number […]

When it comes to kings that have left their mark in history; some have been killed, some are removed from the throne by force, some choose to abdicate, and others are forced to flee into exile with their families. Some, however, are forced to deal with extreme humiliation, much like Prince William 1st of Albania. […]

When I was approached by Azamara Cruises to talk about my love of Albanian food, I jumped at the chance! Azamara Cruises offer the intelligent tourist, cruises, tours and excursions that go off the beaten track. Rather than sticking to resorts and commercial destinations, they go just a little bit deeper, trying to provide their […]