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Albania: New provocation from Rama with the census of the Greek Minority
The recent population census in Albania has sparked controversy, with allegations that it was designed to artificially reduce the size of the indigenous Ethnic G
Albania: New Challenge from Rama with the Census of the Greek Minority
The recent population census in Albania has sparked controversy, with allegations that it was designed to artificially reduce the size of the Greek ethnic minority. Concerns have been raised by various stakeholders, including Greek officials and the “Omonoia” organization.
Background and Controversy
Greek FM criticizes Albania, North Macedonia in meeting with Austrian counterpart
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis lashed out at Skopje and Tirana on Wednesday, during a meeting with his Austrian counterpart, Alexander Schallenberg, in Athens.
Gerapetritis warned the governments of North Macedonia and Albania that their recent actions are endangering their countries' prospects for European integration.
FM lays out the path for Albania, North Macedonia
Underscoring Athens' unwavering stance, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Tuesday that Greece's objections to Albania and North Macedonia are not bilateral in nature, but touch on the European acquis.
The coordinated critique by Samaras and Karamanlis and the government’s response – Mitsotakis’ message with the visit to Laiko Hospital
At the Maximou , all composure reserves were called upon to handle the critiques delivered at the War Museum by former prime ministers Kostas Karamanlis and Antonis Samaras. They used an event for the presentation of a book about Karamanlis’ term to deliver a robust and nearly comprehensive critique of the current administration.
Ismail Kadare: A Literary Warrior Against Tyranny
“The writer is a natural enemy of the dictatorship,” said Ismail Kadare, Albania’s most renowned author, who passed away today at 88. Kadare lived by this mantra, using his works to fiercely critique not only the communist regime of Enver Hoxha but all forms of totalitarianism worldwide.
Remembering Ismail Kadare: Albania Mourns a Literary Icon
Ismail Kadare, the renowned Albanian writer and playwright, has passed away at the age of 88. According to Reuters, he died in a Tirana hospital following a heart attack.
Skopje Is Not Happy: Assimilation Spurs Bulgarian Minority, Halves Macedonian Numbers in Albania
"Assimilation has led to the creation of a Bulgarian minority in Albania," reported the media in North Macedonia, highlighting the surprising results of Albania's recent population census. These reports also pointed out that the number of Macedonians in Albania has halved.
Bulgarians are the Fourth Largest Minority in Albania
In Albania, 7,057 individuals identified themselves as Bulgarians, based on data released by "Top Channel." This marks the first census after Bulgaria's national minority was officially recognized in Albania in 2017.
Ethnic Greek imprisoned in Albania hopes his election to European Parliament will boost rule of law
An Albanian prison cell wouldn't rank high among choice spots to run a successful campaign for election to the European Parliament.
Sarandaporos River Science Week: Protecting the Vjosa River
A Science Week on the Sarandaporos River starts this Friday, June 28, an international initiative to protect and preserve Aoos/Vjosa, the last large free-flowing river in Europe.
Inmate confesses to Korydallos prison murder
A man has confessed to killing a fellow 35-year-old inmate from Albania during a riot in the west wing of the Korydallos prison on Wednesday afternoon.
Mitsotakis: Citizens demand fewer mistakes and more effort – Watch his speech live at the Parliament session
Mr. Mitsotakis emphasized citizens’ call for fewer errors and greater effort, prioritizing concrete outcomes over rhetoric. He mentioned European election topics overlooked in discussions and endorsed a proposal for a common European defense policy. “I will advocate for a new Commission makeup to address multinational unfair practices and airspace protection,” he added.
Nikos Marantzidis – Book: Life of Greek Communists in “People’s Democracies” After the Civil War”
Nikos Marantzidis’ signature on a work of political and social history, like the newly published “Between Loyalty and Suspicion” (Alexandria Press), guarantees scientific rigor and often originality. Despite his alliance with SYRIZA (before Kasselakis) prior to the 2023 elections and his newfound admiration for Alexis Tsipras, Marantzidis continues to produce prolific scholarly work.
Rama pushing it with Athens over Beleri
The Court of Appeal of Tirana on Tuesday upheld the two-year jail sentence issued by the court of first instance against Fredi Beleri, the elected ethnic Greek mayor of Himare in southern Albania, and now MEP for ruling New Democracy.
The ruling means Beleri won't be able to attend the first plenary session of the European Parliament from July 16 to 19 in Strasbourg.