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Dawn beyond the Shadow: The Twilight of Enver Hoxha

Albanian Chronicles - Diary April 11, 1985 There is, in the plot of every life, an episode that is engraved with indelible precision in the memory, marking the passage from one era to another, a moment so pregnant that it alters the very perception of time and space. A…

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Echoes of an Empire: The Italian Invasion of Albania and its Long Shadows

Albanian Chronicles Diary 7 April 1939 In the tumultuous April of 1939, Europe found itself at the centre of a melting pot of geopolitical tensions, with international diplomacy, with inquiring and concerned eyes, constantly turned towards the aggressive and unstoppabl…

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Chapter 1: The Struggle for Independence (1900-1912)

The Struggle for Independence (1900-1912) Elton Varfi In this chapter, we explore the roots of the movement that led to the emancipation of Albania, highlighting the historical context, key personalities and decisive events that shaped the country's trajectory tow…

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A Tragedy at Sea: The Shipwreck that Shook the Adriatic

Albanian Chronicles Diary March 28, 1997 In the spring of 1997, the placid Adriatic Sea suddenly became the scene of a tragedy that would remain indelible in the collective memory of both Europeans and Albanians. A modest ship, laden with the hopes and dreams of those …

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7 March: A Day of Historical Significance for Albania

7 March stands as a date of profound resonance in the rich tapestry of Albanian history, witnessing events that have shaped the course of its destiny. On this day, two significant moments are woven into the fabric of Albanian history, each marking a turning point in th…

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Analysis of the League of Lezhë in the Albanian Resistance to the Ottomans

Albanian Chronicles Diary 2 March 1444   Historical Context and Background of the Resistance At the beginning of the 15th century, Albania was at a crucial historical crossroads, caught in the grip of the Ottoman Empire's inexorable advance. It was an era dense…

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The fall of a symbol: the statue of Enver Hoxha torn down

Albanian Chronicles Diary 20 February 1991 A day that made history 20 February 1991 marked a turning point for Albania: in Tirana, the beating heart of the nation, a crowd of citizens, moved by an impulse for freedom, tore down the statue of Enver Hoxha. This gesture s…

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