“The Gheg Dialect and the Freedom of Association: A Specifically Albanian Paradox!”
By FILIP GURAZIU Memorie.al / There exists a paradox that cannot be overlooked by anyone who believes in the rule...
“When they saw that Qazim Bey had not left his house for four days, and that there were no footprints in the snow-covered yard, his neighbors, the Laçka family, entered…” / The mystery of the death of Ismail Qemali’s second son, in December 1953.
Part Two Memorie.al / The second son of Ismail Qemali - the Elder of Vlora and of Albania - who...
“Shatku was a starting five player for ‘Vllaznia’ and the Albanian national team; in 1960, he represented Albania in the Balkan Games held in Bulgaria…” / Filip Guraziu’s memories of his teammate.
Memorie.al / It is not easy to organize the memories and the right thoughts for friends and companions who, throughout...
Calendar January 7, 2026
1922 - Dail Eireann (Parliament of Ireland), ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by a vote of 64 to 57. This treaty...
“During the night, when the square was cleared of traffic, about 300 athletes of ‘Spartak’ began sewing the carpet with twine needles…” / The book by the Italian author, on the match in “Red Square,” before Stalin
By Besnik Dizdari Part Two Memorie.al / As I wrote some time ago, I have been recently struck by the...
“Gjon Mili worked as a photojournalist and journalist, notably for the renowned ‘Life’ magazine, through which he visited various countries and…” / The unknown side of the famous master of Albanian origin.
Memorie.al/ Gjon Mili is considered the most successful Albanian photographer in the world over the last 100 years. The publication...
“The first Albanian school was opened in Labovë in March 1861, with the support of Vangjel Zhapa, who did not support Naum Veqilharxhi for the primer, because…” / Reflections of the renowned scholar.
By Prof. Dr. Fedhon Meksi Memorie.al / The people of Labovë are known as patriots and lovers of education. Historical...
“At the age of 66, Qazim Bey Vlora married Behije Sherif Masllafi (Ohri), a 29-year-old widow who had four children…” / The untold story of Ismail Qemali’s second son, who inherited his archive.
Part One Memorie.al / The second son of Ismail Qemali - the Elder of Vlore and Albania - who served...
“Azem Hajdari said; ‘down with the PLA (Party of Labour of Albania), the dynasty, and the dictator Enver Hoxha,’ and they sang; ‘oh boys, seize your rifles,’ and marched toward the Party Committee…” / Sigurimi document regarding the DP rally, January 4, ’91, in Lushnje.
By DASHNOR KALOÇI Memorie.al/ Only a few days after the founding of the Democratic Party of Albania (December 12, 1990)...