Albanian Videos

Albanians had not only problems with language, alpahabet and orthography, but difficults of national name. It is very hard to name an Albanian, without insuliting him in the process. Turks called them “Arnauts”. In Europe, the usual name by which Greeks and Serbs called them was “Arbanesi”. They called them selves “Shiptars”. Recently, Shiptars insist on the name Albanians, and it is not difficult to guess the reason behind this language complication, not why they are offended by a pretty …

A UNDP-supported e-School programme in Albania is providing the countrys primary and secondary schools with modern computer labs, high-speed, reliable internet access and training in the information technology skills that are crucial to thrive in a world that is increasingly global and complex. As a result of the programme, 379 high schools and 800 elementary schools have been equipped with computer labs, over 1600 information technology teachers have been trained in a new, modern ICT …

Albanians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. The vote is seen as a test of the Balkan state’s readiness for EU membership. Albania is one of Europe’s poorest countries and its current leader has been accused of corruption. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips reports from Tirana where it is a tight race between two parties.

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10 Reasons why you should invest in Albania 1. Our domestic economy & exports are expanding 2. Low inflation rate 3. Established trading with the EU 4. Gateway to the Balkans Free Trade Area 5. Site availability from production facilities to high quality office space 6. Total labor costs are lower than comparable countries 7. Adaptable and flexible skilled labor force 8. Extensive language skills 9. Administrative & business regulations are being simplified 10. Investment opportunities …