22 Apr
Posted by Elvis as Albania & Albanians, Daily Life in Tirana, Politics, Social Issues
Albanian media report on international market developments, especially those affecting the price of oil. The fact is that Albanians have and regularly are affected but the ups and sometimes downs of the oil prices, especially as gas gets ever more expensive to buy.
Meanwhile, experts report another difficult year for Albania where the price of food, [...]
08 Apr
Posted by Elvis as Albanian Blogger, Citizenship, Daily Life in Tirana, Personal
This last Sunday, I had the pleasure of having a friend of mine over at my house for lunch. May be there is nothing special about this event as I have people come over to my house rather often, but this occasion was rather unique, and there are several reasons why.
First, it was unique because [...]
04 Apr
Posted by Elvis as Albania & Albanians, Entertainment & Media, Politics, Social Issues
In a recent article (before the NATO invitation, which was extended yesterday) the Financial Times had the following to say about Albania and its improving prospects for the future: “These are momentous days for Albania. Two separate events – Kosovo’s declaration of independence and … the invitation to join the NATO alliance – offer one [...]