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Roads Cannot Replace Ideals
Descending from the heights of the Riviera Highway and into the village proper, I was shocked to find that the main road running parallel to the beach remained not merely unpaved but disastrously so ...
Enri Lala
May 65 min read


The Case For and Against Fan Noli’s Repatriation
A bust of Fan Noli at the entrance of the St. George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral in Boston (left) and his best-known portrait from 1924...
Enri Lala
Apr 1410 min read


The Balli Kombëtar's Struggle for Kosova: Resisting Yugoslavia and Communism
On the left: Balli Kombëtar forces marching into Prizren and on the right, Mit'hat Frashëri, the organization's founder. This is the...

Valton Vuciterna
Mar 2412 min read


Democracy Without Borders: The Diaspora’s Role in Albania’s 2025 Elections
A graphic representing Diaspora Votes 2025's mission to facilitate expatriates' access their voting rights. My ballot in Albania’s 2021...

Ujana Zajmi
Feb 125 min read


Kosova's Crucial 2025 Elections: Here Are the Facts
Prime Minister Albin Kurti speaks to the Assembly of the Republic of Kosova. The upcoming parliamentary elections in Kosova, set for...

Andina Pepshi
Jan 274 min read


Tapestry of Faith: The Religious History of Albanians in Kosova
The city of Gjakova in the region of Dushkaja, known for its multi-religious environment. The following is the second installment in a...

Valton Vuciterna
Dec 28, 202416 min read


Qemalists and Esadists: Albanians on the Eve of Independence and Today
The following article originally appeared in the Albanian daily Gazeta Tema . It is penned by Pëllumb Xhufi, head of the Sector for...
Enri Lala
Nov 28, 202412 min read


What Richard Grenell’s Return Means for the Balkans
With Donald J. Trump having secured a return to the White House, it is essential to cast a spotlight on Richard Grenell — a figure who...

Andina Pepshi
Nov 18, 20244 min read


DARDANORUM: The Roman and proto-Albanian Presence in the Anadrini Region
A typical vineyard on the outskirts of the city of Rahovec, Kosova. The following is the first installment in a three-part chronological...

Valton Vuciterna
Nov 4, 20246 min read


Enver Hoxha's Influence on Southern Africa
The following article was originally written as a primary source analysis for a history course on the global anti-apartheid movement at...
Enri Lala
Oct 14, 20245 min read


Hasan Prishtina and the Uprising of 1912
Hasan Berisha, later known as Hasan Prishtina, was an Albanian patriot and politician who played a prominent role in the Albanian...

Andina Pepshi
Sep 27, 202411 min read


Thank You, USA: Why Kosova Loves the United States
The following article is the full script for the social media post our Creative Director, Andina Pepshi, made for Shoqata Akademike dhe...

Andina Pepshi
Aug 30, 20248 min read


Erina Baci: Uncovering a New Chapter in Albanian Archaeology
“A nation that forgets its past has no future,” runs a famous saying. The Albanians have a complex relationship with history. Deep, long...
Enri Lala
Aug 26, 202418 min read


Adriatik Lapaj and the Future of Albania
‘Shqipëria Bëhet’ is a rather oblique phrase without a direct translation. Its meaning is best understood as ‘Albania will make something...
Enri Lala
Jul 19, 202417 min read


Adriatik Lapaj dhe e Ardhmja e Shqipërisë
‘Shqipëria Bëhet’ është një shprehje qe vështirë mund të përkthehet pa humbur kuptimin. Ajo shpreh një optimizëm të thellë, por tani...
Enri Lala
Jul 19, 202417 min read


The History Behind the Dea of Butrint
The Head of Dea, Dea of Butrint, The Goddess of Butrint, The Head of Apollo. Each of these names refers to the most famous sculptural...

Andina Pepshi
Jul 9, 20246 min read


25,000 Albanians Walk Into a Stadium: A Day in Hamburg
In their second match of Euro 2024, Albania was set to face Croatia. Little Albania, described by YouTube “experts” as the weakest team...
Enri Lala
Jun 30, 20244 min read


The Rose of Çamëria
In 1994 the Albanian Parliament marked the 27th of June as the official commemoration day of the Çam expulsion, honoring a key and tragic...
Enri Lala
Jun 27, 20243 min read


My Journey in Albanian-American Media
“Raise your hand if you want to pursue education outside of Albania?” In a class of thirty 13-year-olds, twenty-nine of them raised their...
Kendra Duli
May 11, 20246 min read


The EaglePod: Bringing Albanian-American Stories to Light
In late April, I sat down with Lorena Culaj, the host of the EaglePod. We are both board members of Shoqata Akademike dhe Profesionale...
Enri Lala
May 6, 20242 min read
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