Calendar January 28, 2026
1932 - Japanese military forces attack Shanghai city of China. Otherwise known as the January 28th incident, this military campaign...
“Fathers, who escaped, children who never knew their parents, divided families, fear for the tomorrow, for what might come…” / The unknown stories of the “forbidden people” of Savra, Bedat, Gjaza, etc.
Memorie.al/ “The feet whose stride was halted.” This is the phrase that comes to mind when I see the internment-deportation...
“On October 22, 1958, Pjetër Mernjaçaj and nine members of his family crossed into Yugoslavia, risking their lives before the border forces and the Sigurimi (State Security)… The unknown story of the anti-communist family from Selca.”
By Prof. Gjon Frani Ivezaj Part One Memorie.al / Pjetër Ndue Ujka Mernjaçaj were born on October 7, 1930,...
“Whoever uses means intended for abortion on a woman, without her consent or against her will, shall be punished with heavy imprisonment for thirty years…” / What did the Monarchy’s Penal Code prescribe regarding abortions?
By Dashnor Kaloçi Part twenty Memorie.al / The history of parliamentary elections in our country, or more accurately, the attempts...
“Romanians, Albanians, Greeks, Slavs, Latins, and others, treat and respect the tireless Dora d’Istria as their own fellow citizen, because…” / The unknown story of the famous princess of Albanian origin.
By Ilia S. Karanxha Part Two Memorie.al / The name of Dora d’Istria held an honored place since the period...
“In August 1943, at the communist press office in the Prefecture of Berat, which was controlled by the APC (Albanian Party of Labour), I came across a letter signed by ‘Shpati’ – Enver Hoxha – which stated…” / The testimony of Sejfi Protopapa from the USA.
By Jonida PLAKU Part Two Memorie.al / History are full of labyrinths, and no one can claim to navigate it...
“They are elements with a poor political standing and pose a social danger; therefore, they are to be interned…” / The voluminous file containing the names of hundreds of individuals who ended up in the communist “gulags” is revealed.
By Dashnor Kaloçi Part One Memorie.al / From 1944, when it came to power, until the end of 1990, the...
Calendar January 27, 2026
1901 - Died at the age of 88, Giuseppe Verdi. Verdi was an Italian opera composer. He was born near...
“The people expressed a desire for fundamental changes, but the elections held under the government’s fear and the shadow of killings force me to…” / The year 1923, when Faik Konica resigned due to voting irregularities.
The Unknown History of Elections in Albania in 1923! From Women's and Sphere Voting, to Fines for Those Who Didn't...
“In Berat, I was in a class with Margarita Tutulani; she was very beautiful, and Namik Mehqemeja, Resul Dollani, Vangjel Myzeqari, etc., were in love with her…” / The rare testimony of Sejfi Protopapa from the USA.
By Jonida PLAKU Part One Memorie.al / History is full of labyrinths, and no one can claim to walk through...