“During the years of the dictatorship, I was forced to hide my name, as it coincided with that of a famous Italian singer – we even shared the same last name – and…” / The testimony of one of Tirana’s most beautiful girls.
Memorie.al / Having a resemblance to an actress, artist, singer, or a famous character from the world of art, cinema,...
“The Austrian news agency ‘APA’ wrote: ‘The fact of when the monument of the Albanian leader, Enver Hoxha, would be toppled…’ / How did the foreign media report on the pulling down of the dictator’s statue?!”
By Arben Shahini Part Two Memorie.al / On February 19, ’91, around 3:00 PM, the Plenum of the Central Committee...
“Following the publication in ‘Zëri i Popullit’, upon being informed that I was under surveillance by the State Security, I remarked to Sihat Tozaj that such actions could not be taken without the authorization of Ramiz Alia, given my status as a deputy; he…”
Part Two Memorie.al / In an exclusive interview for the author of this article, Academician Ylli Popa speaks about the...
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“Before returning to Memaliaj, where I was serving my sentence as a miner, I met Bashkim Shehu at ‘Peza’ [café], and when we spoke about Kadare, he told me…” / The unknown testimony of the writer and poet Sadik Bejko.
“I drank cognac with the Prime Minister’s son, while back where I came from, every bow-legged mining brigadier could scream...
“Prior to the operation, Alizoti told Dr. Paparisto: ‘I have been told I am to receive blood; I beg of you, select it well, for our lineage is one of warriors…'” / The unknown history of the famous librarian of Gjirokastra.
Part Nineteen Excerpts from the book: ‘ALIZOT EMIRI - The Man, a Noble Library and...
“Mr. Rakipaj, I congratulate you on your unwavering courage to denounce and expose the monstrous crimes of Enver Hoxha and…” / The letter from the renowned writer to the former political prisoner.
THE FORMER POLITICAL PRISONER, MAKSIM RAKIPAJ, THE GREAT DENOUNCER AND EXPOSER OF THE DICTATORSHIP AND COMMUNIST CRIMES Memorie.al / Dear...
“A group of people helped Astrit Hatellari place the rope around the monument of the dictator Enver Hoxha, but the first attempt failed because the rope…” / The unknown side of February 20, 1991.
By Arben Shahini Part one Memorie.al / On February 19, ’91, around 3:00 PM, the Plenum of the Central Committee...