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New book about Albania launched at the Albanian Embassy in London

New book about Albania launched at the Albanian Embassy in London

On 16th May  The ANGLO-ALBANIAN ASSOCIATION  in collaboration with the Embassy of Albania,  the Centre of Albanian Studies and IB Tauris Publishers, launched  “The Birth of Albania”,  Ethnic Nationalism, the Great Powers of World War I and the Emergence of Albanian Independence, by Nicola C. Guy “The Birth of Albania” explores how an independent Albania [...]

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Albanian performers at Virginia International Tattoo in USA

Members of the Albanian Armed Forces Band perform during a dress rehearsal/special audience performance of the Virginia International Tattoo on Wednesday evening. With more than 900 performers, it is the largest tattoo to date. The tattoo – a hallmark event of the Virginia Arts Festival, held in Norfolk, USA, for 16 years – is an exhibition of [...]

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UK – Albania Investment Forum held in London

The International Business and Diplomatic Exchange and their partners, the Albanian Embassy in London on 19th April 2012 hosted a high level UK-Albania Investment Forum on 19 April 2012, in London. Over 130 participants from government, business and other relevant institutions listened to various presentations and engaged in a lively discussion about investment opportunities in Albania, [...]

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Albania Revisited event held at the Albanian Embassy in London

On 19th April The Anglo-Albanian Association organised an event called “Albania Revisted”, hosted by Gillian Gloyer, author of the recently updated Bradt Guide to Albania. The event took place at the Embassy of Albania in London. Gillian Gloyer, who lived in Tirana from 1998-2002, talked about what makes Albania such a fascinating destination for the [...]

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Easter in Albania

Easter in Albania, Albanians reflect about ‘dark’ communist past

Albanians can’t help remembering the country’s “dark” communist past where religion was banned and even an Easter egg could land you in jail. “It was a depressing time,” said Anastas Karaj, 60, a shepherd from the Selta village, central Albania. “Everything religious was banned, and you could only celebrate secretly at home. If you were [...]

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Albanian trekking

Albanian trekking trips are booming

Walks Worldwide have two new dates for its ‘The Accursed Mountains’ trek to Albania following enormous demand. One of the extra dates is at the time of the London Olympics for those who would rather challenge themselves physically than watch other people do it. The trekking is graded as ‘demanding’, walking between four and eight [...]

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