A foreigner buried in Theth spent his life translating northern Albania’s Gheg literature — Fishta, Bogdani, Migjeni — back into reach. Here’s the tradition, told through him.
I’ve been coming to Shkodra for years. Not as regularly as I should, but often enough to notice something that
An unplanned night in Shkodra — a sold-out play at the Migjeni Theatre, a packed boulevard, the old bazaar after dark, and why Albania’s most underrated city is about to get much bigger.
Five Sicilian villages have spoken Albanian since 1488. Now their mayors want a direct flight from Tirana. Here’s the story of the Arbëreshë — and why I think you should put one of their towns on your travel list.
The white felt plis cap is Albania’s most iconic headwear. After 12+ years of campaigning, here’s why it deserves UNESCO recognition — and what you need to know.
Key Takeaways Albania’s tech sector is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Europe, with IT outsourcing revenue growing double digits
Key Takeaways Albania applied for EU membership in 2009, gained candidate status in 2014, and opened accession negotiations in 2022
