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In a recent Poll the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera asked a poll question about the recent declaration of independence by the newly formed Republic of Kosova.
You are kindly invited to provide your answer to that same question here:

This morning a friend forwarded me an image that I thought was just ingenious in portraying Kosova’s declaration of independence from Serbia.
The image name said: U kry, bacë - It is done! Which is very significative of what was recently achieved by the Kosovar parliament and people.
As a personal disclaimer I should say that I [...]

It finally happened, Kosova declared itself independent from Serbia and is now free to chart its own course for the future. The much awaited Independence Day has now dawned and Albanians everywhere in the world have been celebrating its coming since the day before.
Sadly, I was not able to go to Kosova to witness this [...]

Now that the independence of Kosova draws nearer even the long held hopes of all Albanians seem to find renewed strength and increased expectation. The Prime Minister of Kosova Hashim Thaçi, and those around him claim that the independence of Kosova will happen soon.
A growing number of media sources confirm this and they claim that [...]

For all those of us who have been following this latest development about the new Macedonian Visa regime I would point you to another interesting article by daily Shqip, that brings some more clarity to the issue.
The article has an interview with the former minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kastriot Islami, some economical details about [...]

Recently I learned that the Italian Embassy is obliging applicants to receive their passports back through a postal service and is making them pay for a service which most often do not need.
 
A friend of mine had just gone to get her visa and after applying for it, the embassy officer had told her that [...]

I am what may be defined as a MJAFT Movement fan. I appreciate what these guys have done to influence the mentality and political culture of Albania and I think that their contribution is indispensable. I would also have to admit that they have made their share of mistakes and misjudgments on different issues in [...]

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