It was not a big surprise to see what the first ISP in Albania would be, for its internet speed service, as I knew already based on my own sources, but the surprise came when I saw that the ISP I use at home was listed as second. That discovery made me think a little [...]

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Finally the much-awaited introduction of the third mobile operator has come to pass. Eagle Mobile, is now functional and customers in Tirana and Durres can start to register their own personal number(s) at the company’s shops in these two cities. Currently, coverage is provided only for the Tirana-Durres and Airport zones. Reported plans are to [...]

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After the tragedy of Gerdec, there is a growing number of people and different sources protesting against the government as the one ultimately responsible for this human catastrophe. More and more details are coming about the entire story and about important aspects that could have spared the lives of some 13 people who died and [...]

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A major explosion shook the entire village of Gërdec in the suburb of Tirana today, around 12 o’clock. An army depot full of explosives was engulfed in a battery of explosions. The smaller explosions were followed by a major one which shook even the hill where the depot was located. The impact of the main [...]

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It is almost becoming like a personal late-night weekend tradition. And it is one that I enjoy very much. What am I talking about? Well, it’s only Saturday morning and the hour marks 1:41 AM and I’ve just gotten home after a very nice evening dinner with some close friends. For quite some time [...]

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Fellow blogger Albtranslator writes about her experience meeting an older lady while visiting the eastern city of Pogradec, which is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year. Also check out more of her posts as you will find some great pictures there.

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A friend of mine sent me this nice little picture on Facebook, which for me is true in many ways. It is true because, as many Albanians and I have discovered, the Internet and social sites like Facebook are the new meeting place even for those who live in the same country as much as [...]

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