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)...
Calendar January 6, 2026
1882 - Born in Edirne, Turkey, Theofan Stilian Noli. He enrolled at the Faculty of Philosophy in the Greek capital....
“With the ‘Spartak’ of Moscow that landed in Tirana in April of ’46, there were six players holding the ‘Medal of Bravery’ for their contribution to World War II…” / The unknown book by Italian author, Mario Curletto.
By Besnik Dizdari Part One Memorie.al / As I wrote some time ago, I have been recently struck by the...
“Dr. Adhamidhi seeks the Albania of 1913, but [proposes] that Italy should hold Vlora for a short time, etc…. and proposes an exchange of borders in the province of Gjirokastra, to the benefit of the Greeks…” / The unknown letter of Sotir Kolea.
Part Two Memorie.al / In January 1920, Sotir Kolea asked Parashqevi Qiriazi to influence the American President for the protection...