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A slice of life living in Tirana, Albania. This is my last day unfortunately and go about the business that people usually do before the leave somewhere cool and affordable. Stock up on stuff, eat lots of good food and further explore the area. Tirana has a bad rep like most of Albania and from what I experienced, it's totally unwarranted. I had a fantastic time trying a bit of living in Tirana and living in Albania in general.
I say living in as opposed to visiting because I didn't really do much touristy stuff compared to just go about my day to day life while I was there. Tirana and Albania in general are places I'd like to return to one day during the summer to get another taste; cool spot.
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A traveler's guide to Tirana
About Tirana
Inhabited since the Paleolithic era, Tirana has a long history that has included communities started by the Illyrians (who coined the name Tërana, which eventually became Tirana), Romans, Byzantines, and the Ottomans. Proclaimed the temporary capital of the newly independent capital of the country of Albania in 1920, it was deemed to be the permanent capital in 1925, which served to accelerate its growth. Falling under the Soviet sphere of influence following the outcome of the Second World War, its architecture mirrored the Brutalist style of building found elsewhere throughout the rest of Russia and Eastern Europe. Since then though, renovation efforts and new construction since the end of Communism in the 1990's has freshened things up, and its young population has lifted the spirits of this place in recent years. The nightlife scene is hot, cafes are full following the conclusion of the work day, and rising economic prosperity has given rise to a sense of optimism everywhere you go. Combined with significantly lower prices compared with their Italian neighbors across the Adriatic, and you have an excellent urban escape that will get your Albanian trip off to the right start.
Places to visit
Start your tour of Tirana in Skanderbeg Square. A popular public gathering place for residents, its centrepiece is a monument to Albania's greatest hero, and with numerous restaurants and cafes ringing its periphery, it is also a great place to watch people stroll by. Et'hem Bey Mosque should be next on your list, as its long history that dates back to the 19th century, as well as its central role in helping the people defy Communist authorities in the early 1990's, when 10,000 worshipers streamed into the prayer hall after having been shut down by the totalitarian government for almost 50 years. The Islamic art inside is magnificent, but be sure to dress respectfully. The National Historical Museum will help visitors understand the challenges the country face during Communist times, as well as how life was during the days of Ottomans, Byzantines, Romans, and in earlier eras. Additionally, there is also a pavilion that profiles the life and times of Mother Teresa, who was born and raised in Albania. Finally, cruise through the National Art Gallery of Albania, as it contains visual art from nationally famous creatives, which includes Socialist Realism paintings from this nation's Communist days.
Things to do
Those looking for a break from the city, and a great vantage point from which to photograph Tirana from above will want to ascend Mount Dajti. Serviced by a cable car, visitors can go hiking, horse riding, and skiing in the winter. More urbane-minded travelers will want to have fun at the Taiwan Complex instead. An entertainment centre located in a park in downtown Tirana, it is home to restaurants, bars, a casino, a bowling alley, and many other attractions. If the sun is shining, it is a wonderful place to be. Those looking to chill or seek out a great dinner will enjoy having a coffee or a meal on Murat Toptani Street. A pedestrian only street in the car dominated core, the relaxing atmosphere has given rise to some of this city's trendiest spots, so be sure to walk through here first when looking for a place to eat. Once the sun sets, don't forget to sample the nightlife in Tirana. Radio Bar is a good spot to start the night, as its quieter yet hip atmosphere makes it easy to meet locals, who tend to be university students at this venue. When the time comes to rock out for the rest of the night, Alfa Bar is an awesome place to go, as it stays open late, and often host great local bands.
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Durrës is the second largest city of Albania. It is the most ancient and one of the most economically important cities of Albania. It is located on the central Albanian coast, about 33 km (21 mi) west of the capital Tirana. It is situated at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari (300 km/186 mi away) and Brindisi (200 km/124 mi away). It has a population of around 202,000 (as of 2009[update] estimate). The city of Durrës is home to Albania's newest public university, the Aleksander Moisiu University. In addition, it is the meeting point of national roads SH2 and SH4.SOURCE : WIKIPEDIA
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ALBANIA: TIRANA: STATE OF EMERGENCY KEEPING PEOPLE OFF THE STREETS
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The state of emergency in Albania is keeping people off the streets of the capital, Tirana.
Curfews, roadblocks and shoot to kill powers given to the police were introduced in a bid to end weeks of violent protest by people enraged by the collapse of high-risk investment schemes.
Armed police were out in force in Tirana on Monday.
The streets of Tirana were practically deserted, Monday, following the introduction of a state of emergency.
Armed police were very much in evidence.
Under the new laws they had clearance to shoot to kill armed agitators.
Curfews, roadblocks and newspaper censorship were Sunday after escalating violence in the impoverished Balkan country.
President Sali Berisha, voted in for a second five-year term earlier in the day (Monday) has vowed to do all possible quell the violent protests.
Order will be maintained by a mix of police, secret police and some army units.
Albania has moved ever closer to anarchy since protests started in mid-January.
In the south, the centre of the violence, civilians have raided army arsenals and are fully armed.
Under the 8 p.m to 7 a.m. nationwide curfew, anyone not carrying identification will be arrested.
In the case of resistance, police will fire a warning shot and then shoot to kill, according to
regulations the Interior Ministry announced on state television.
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Tirana, Tirana District, Albania, Europe
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. Modern Tirana was founded as an Ottoman town in 1614 by Sulejman Bargjini, a local ruler from Mullet. Tirana became Albania's capital city in 1920 and has a population of 321,546. Including suburbs, Tirana has 421,286 inhabitants. The city is host to many public institutions and public and private universities, and is the centre of the political, economic, and cultural life of the country. The Municipality of Tirana is located at (41.33°N, 19.82°E) in Tirana District, Tirana County, about 32 kilometers (20 mi) inland. Tirana's average altitude is 110 meters (360 ft) above sea level and its highest point measures 1,828 m (5,997.38 ft) at Mali me Gropa. The city is mostly surrounded by hills, with Dajti Mountain on the east and a slight valley opening on the north-west overlooking the Adriatic Sea in the distance. The Tiranë river runs through the city, as does the Lanë stream. The city borders the surrounding municipalities of Paskuqan, Dajt, Farkë, Vaqarr, Kashar and Kamëz. The city has four artificial lakes: the Tirana Artificial Lake around which was built the Big Park, Paskuqani Lake, Farka Lake, and Tufina Lake. Tirana is on the same parallel as Naples, Madrid, Istanbul, and New York, and on the same meridian as Budapest and Kraków. In 2000, former Tirana mayor Edi Rama undertook a campaign to demolish illegal buildings around the city centre and on Lana River banks to bring the area to its pre-1990 state. In addition, Rama led the initiative to paint the façades of Tirana's buildings in bright colours, although much of their interiors continue to degrade. Public transport was privatized and newer second hand buses were introduced. Municipal services were expanded, a richer calendar of events introduced, and a Municipal Police force established. Most main roads underwent reconstruction such the Ring Road (Unaza), Kavaja Street, and the main boulevard. Common areas between apartment buildings were brought back to normality after decades of neglect, while parks, city squares, and sports recreational areas were renovated giving Tirana a more European look. Some critics argue that traditional houses are being threatened by continuous construction of apartment buildings while some green areas are being used for the construction of skyscrapers. In fact, Rama has been accused by critics of political corruption while issuing building permits, but he has dismissed the claims as baseless. Decreasing urban space and increased traffic congestion have become major problems as a general construction chaos is observed in Tirana. In 2007, U.S. President George W. Bush marked the first time that such a high ranking American official visited Tirana. A central Tirana street was named in his honor. In 2008, the 2008 Gërdec explosions were felt in the capital as windows were shattered and citizens shaken. In 21 January 2011, Albanian police clashed with opposition supporters in front of the Government building as cars were set on fire, three persons killed, and 150 wounded. Although much has been achieved, critics argue that there is no clear vision on Tirana's future. Some of the pressing issues facing Tirana are loss of public space due to illegal and chaotic construction, unpaved roads in suburban areas, degradation of Tirana's Artificial Lake, rehabilitation of Skanderbeg Square, an ever present smog, the construction of a central bus station, and lack of public parking space. Future plans include the construction of the Multimodal Station of Tirana and the tram line, rehabilitation of the Tiranë River area, construction of a new boulevard along the former Tirana Railway Station, and the finishing of the Big Ring Road. Tirana has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa in the Köppen climate classification) and receives just enough summer precipitation to avoid Köppen's Csa Mediterranean climate classification since every summer month has more than 40 millimetres (1.6 in) of rainfall, with hot and moderately dry/humid summers, and cool and wet winters. According to preliminary data from the 2011 national census, the population of Tirana within city limits is 421,286. Tirana County, which can be viewed as a metropolitan area, has a population of 763,634. Many large towns and villages within the county have merged with the city, due to urban sprawl, so they can be viewed as suburbs of Tirana. Some of the large suburbs, listed as separate towns, are Kamëz (67,301), Kashar (45,742), Paskuqan (37,313) and Farkë (22,713). Thus the urban area of Tirana has a population close to 600,000. When it comes to Religion, followers of Muslim Religion represent 55.9% of the population, while large Christian and atheist minorities collectively make up 44.1% of the population. In 1703, Tirana had about 4,000 inhabitants and by 1820 the number tripled to 12,000. The first census conducted a few years after becoming capital showed a total population of 10,845.
Albania - Street protests continue
T/I 10:57:53
Albanians took to the streets again on Sunday (16/2), angered over the
government's suggestion to give up on getting back money invested in failed pyramid savings schemes.
Police prevented protestors from attending a rally in the capital Tirana, after opposition leaders called a midday rally at Selman Stermasi Stadium.
However, several thousand people marched through the southern towns of Vlore and Fieri, chanting anti-government slogans and demanding full compensation for their losses.
SHOWS:
VLORE, FIERI AND TIRANA, ALBANIA 16/02:
VLORE 16/02:
1. WS of people gathering in square; man reading newspaper; WS of
demonstration; CU of demonstrator chanting; demonstrators holding newspapers;
monument on square; demonstrators walk past monument;
FIERI 16/02:
2. Policeman directing traffic; WS of demonstrators on square; GVs of
demonstrators; CU of demonstrator trying to burn flag;
3. Petro Koci, Leader of Socialist Party in Fieri, SOT (in English): I want
the people to be peaceful, not like the police. They are very hard on the
people; demonstrators chanting;
4. Petro Koci, Leader of Socialist Party in Fieri SOT (in English): His speech
yesterday was very backward. He is not realistic. He must listen to the
people; crowd chanting;
TIRANA. 16/02:
5. GVs of police on streets; police vans; people being dispersed by police and
plain-clothes officers.
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Tirana in 4K
Tirana, the capital city of Albania, was also a destination of Cities in 4K. Feel free to join us on this journey exploring another interesting metropolis on the Balkan.
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This beautiful city is not just the capital city of Albania for about last 100 years, it is also the largest city of the country. All important developments, like economic, political and cultural character are happening here. Tirana has also a very educational character, a lot of public and private schools, university and colleges are located in this area.
Almost third of the whole population in Albania lives in Tirana and surroundings. No matter what you visit or explore in Tirana the kindness and affability of the domestic people will meet you. What could you ask more in a foreign city or land?!
As a city with a far history there are a lot of spots which should be visited. Some of them you will recognize in the video, like: view from the Dajti mountain from where you have an amazing view on the whole city and the four artificial lakes (can be reached with the cable car), the Skanderbeg Square with statue and flag, Et´hem Bey Mosque, National Historical Museum, National Art Gallery, Rinia Park, TID Tower, Orthodox Church of the Holy Evangelist Prokop, the former grave of Enver Hoxha, City Park Parku i Madh, Rruga Murat Toptani.
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Grand Park of Tirana
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The Grand Park of Tirana (Albanian: Parku i Madh i Tiranës), or the Park on the Artificial Lake, is a 289 hectare public park situated on the southern part of Tirana, Albania.
The Park includes an artificial lake and many other landmarks such as the Saint Procopius Church, the Presidential Palace, and memorials to several Albanian personalities. It remains one of the most relaxing places in the city, despite increasing buildings being developed near the park, an early-morning run or promenade is a daily routines for many citizens. To the southern end of the Park, there is the Zoo and the Botanical Garden. The latter includes many flowers and plants that are common to the Albanian environment.
There are almost 120 species of trees, bushes and flowers. The Botanical Garden area is of 14.5 hectares and the lake's size is of 55 hectares, whereas the area of the Park itself is of 230 hectares.
The Park was built between 1955 and 1956 based on a Bulgarian plan and used to be called the Gogo stable, in a green area. The Park starts at the southern end of the Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, after the University of Tirana, south of the main Skanderbeg Square. It was formerly called 'Park of Saint Procopius' (Albanian: Parku i Shën Prokopit) from the Saint Procopius Church, which is located in the area. In the internal parts, there can be found the memorials of 45 British and Australian[3] soldiers fallen during World War II, as well as a memorial of hundreds of German soldiers from the same war.
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FACADE 3D MAPPING PROJECTION & FIREWORKS, TIRANA
Broadcast video from 3D mapping Facade projection and fireworks show at a major political public event in Tirana, Event held for the liberalization of visas for the Albanians, November 2010. Director: Memi Koupa / Agency: New Politics/ Producer: Sabina Hoxha/ 3D mapping installation: 2monochannels / Fireworks show: Nanos fireworks.
ALBANIA: TIRANA: SCANDAL OF PYRAMID INVESTMENT SCHEMES CONTINUES
Albanian/Nat
The crisis caused by the collapse of the Albanian pyramid investment schemes is not only making the poor poorer but now those few who have had success in the post- communist years are losing everything as well.
In an attempt to reimburse some of the losses, the government has begun repossessing the property of those accused of operating the funds, bringing down the country's short-lived elite in the process.
The end result of shattered dreams, this drab Tirana apartment block is all that remains for one of thousands of families caught up in Albania's worst economic trouble since the collapse of Communist rule.
Since mid-January the scandal of the pyramid investment schemes has wreaked turmoil on the lives of ordinary citizens in Europe's poorest country.
Reduced to the breadline, the Dylgjeris' story is typical of many.
Using their life savings the family of six sold their home for 13-thousand (U-S) dollars, investing the proceeds in a get-rich-quick pyramid scheme.
The fund went bankrupt and the Dylgjeris were forced to move into a two-bedroom flat.
Unable to meet the rent of 200 (U-S) dollars a month, the family is expecting to get evicted.
SOUNDBITE: (Albanian)
We sold the house because it was too small and with the interest from the pyramid scheme we were going to buy a bigger one, but now we've lost everything, we're desperate - I've got no hope.
SUPER CAPTION: Makbule Dylgjeri, mother
The pyramid scheme was an experiment in post-communist Albanian free enterprise which went wrong with devastating consequences.
SOUNDBITE: (Albanian)
If this is democracy. I don't like this - we are only alive because we can't kill ourselves.
SUPER CAPTION: Makbule Dylgjeri, mother
With the government promising to pay back most of the losses to investors, the crisis has also been a major blow to some of the country's elite.
One of Albania's richest men - Rrapush Xhaferri - who operated the largest of the pyramid schemes - is behind bars awaiting trial.
Xhaferri's financial empire has collapsed overnight after the Albanian authorities confiscated his assets and froze his multi-million dollar bank accounts.
SOUNDBITE: (Albanian)
They froze some 230 million dollars in one go at the bank - 60 million of that came from investors, the rest is mine.
SUPER CAPTION: Rrapush Xhaferri, pyramid scheme operator
No-one has won from the fiasco - for Albania's fleeting entrepreneurs the taste of the good life has suddenly turned bitter.
But their loss has not been the ordinary people's gain and the government is left trying to salvage what it can.
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ALBANIA: TIRANA: MAJOR RIOT AS SQUATTERS ARE EVICTED
Albanian/Nat
APTV got caught up in a major riot as police tried to evict two thousand squatters from a shanty town near the Albanian capital, Tirana.
At least 25 people were injured in the disturbance, which erupted on Wednesday.
The street protest was sparked by the government's decision to destroy Bathore and use the land for other housing projects.
Democratic Party leader Tritan Shehu got a hostile reception at the shanty town of Bathore, near Tirana.
Shehu was on a mission to try to talk the local residents into leaving their homes and giving up the land for government use.
But angry villagers took to the streets, shouting anti-government slogans and threatening to take the party leader hostage.
The residents were angered by government plans to tear down all the homes in Bathore and use the land to build new housing projects for people from neighbouring villages.
The residents of Bathore came from northern Albania - they were forced to leave their homes years ago to make way for the building of a new Hydro-electric power station.
Since then they settled in makeshift houses on the outskirts of Tirana without water, electricity and other basic facilities.
Now the government wants to move them again - but this time they had a riot on their hands.
SOUNDBITE:(In Albanian)
During the clashes with police I went out with five friends of mine. One of the policemen came and beat me with his rubber stick. I fell down. My friends were injured too. What kind of government is this that beats its people? Down with the government.
SUPER CAPTION: Bahore resident
The residents have struggled to build a new life in Bahore and are determined not to give up without a fight.
SOUNDBITE:(In Albanian)
They came here and beat me. (When did you come here?) One month ago. (Did you build this house?) No I bought it for 600-thousand leks (six-thousand US dollars). (Will you move out of here if the police come back?) No for God's sake, I will move only to my grave now.
SUPER CAPTION: Bahore resident
Despite the residents' defiant stand, the Albanian government has ordered all their homes to be destroyed.
The authorities are planning to use the land to rehouse residents from five neighbouring villages after their land was earmarked for the construction of a water reservoir.
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