Calendar February 20, 2026
1879 - Luigj Gurakuqi was born, activist of the national cause, drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence of...
“Before the match with ‘Partizan’ Belgrade, they called us to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where they told us that it was a political match; but when we returned, at Han i Hotit, they stripped us completely and…” / The rare testimony of the legend of “Flamurtari” of Vlorë.
Memorie.al / The distinguished striker of "Flamurtari" Vlorë, the man who brought to their knees the long line of Albanian...
“When I went home, deeply upset, and told my mother that Alizoti had said to me: ‘In France, even the lowliest peasant speaks Albanian better than you,’ she…” / The rare testimony of Telo Mezini’s son.
Part Fourteen Excerpts from the book: ‘ALIZOT EMIRI - The Man, a Library...
“In France, my parents did not want me to get involved in ballet, because they didn’t understand it; my mother in Albania had been a shepherdess with sheep, and…” / The unknown interview of Angjelin Preljocaj.
Memorie.al / On May 14, 2014, the world-renowned Albanian choreographer Angjelin Preljocaj was invited to the television channel "Albanian Screen"...
“The group, accompanied by Kolë Jakova and headed by Nako Spiru, also ‘visited’ Father Shtjefën Gjeçovi’s Library and Museum, where Kola searched for the ring of…” / The rare testimony of Father Zef Pllumi.
By Father Zef Pllumi Memorie.al / November 28, 1944, was a cold, somber day - perhaps the darkest since the...
“In 1913, I went to Shkodër, and at Father Fishta’s suggestion, we set off for Gomsiqe to visit Father Gjeçovi, one of the most distinguished figures Albania has ever had…” / Konica’s visit to the famous friar.
Memorie.al / There are several scholars, activists, and clerics who, alongside the professional duties for which they were educated, dedicated...
Calendar February 19, 2026
1913 - Pedro Lascurain becomes President of Mexico for 45 minutes. This is the shortest record to date of a...
“Years later, I realized why Uncle Alizot wouldn’t give me the book I was looking for, and I remembered his words: ‘It’s not for your age, my girl, because…’ / A rare testimony about Gjirokastra’s famous bookseller”
Part Thirteen Excerpts from the book: ‘ALIZOT EMIRI – The Man, the Bookstore, and the Noble Spark’ ...