Corruption: 1 in 3 pays a bribe for public services
Albania is currently considered as the most corrupt country in Europe. Though this does not make the news much – a recent study produced by INSTAT (The National Institute of Statistics) with the support of the EU, based on individual interviews of some 5.700 citizens from all over the country, reported that 1 in 3 [...]
A response to the current political tsunami affecting us all
In the past several weeks I’ve been intentionally staying away from TV, and have done less reading of newspapers. Though this has been partly imposed due to work load and school work, the intention has been fueled also by the inundation of news coverage about the impending local elections in Albania.
An Alternative Civil Voice for Albania
(The Civil Alternative) is a website that I have worked on as designer and webmaster. Though I’m not responsible in any way for its content and purpose, however, for me it one of those voices that I think has a greater civil value for all Albanians. The website is about engaging people in dialogue and [...]
Reflections on the Violent Protest in Tirana
Though I personally try to bring forth a different perspective of this Albanian reality and life, I obviously do not tend to focus on the worst aspects nor do I want to exalt the evils of our society. But obviously there are harsh realities and issues that still affect us in ways that bring about [...]
What, Ylli Pango returning to the political and academic life?!!
Today, when I learned about the possible return on Mr. Ylli Pango to the political and academic life my first reaction was: “what the ….” ! I feel sick and I stand on my opinion that he should not be allowed to reenter the political and much less the academic life of this country. I’ve [...]
Albanian Journalists Protest Attack on Colleague, report by BalkanInsight
I was appalled when I learned about the beating of a well known journalist in Tirana by a well known businessman with ties to the current government. The incident was condemned by all major public and international institutions in the country. For more info I’ll just post the text of the article published by BalkanInsight. [...]
Sorry, I can’t hear you, I’m deaf and I stink – of smoke!
Well, though that is not true for me, it can be so if you hang around Tirana’s pubs and bars, especially around the Block area at night time. Elevated levels of music noise and smoke-filled rooms are an all-year-round problem which gets worse in the colder seasons of the year. Meanwhile, music noise levels are [...]
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