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“During the twelve years I served as a cardiologist with Enver Hoxha’s group of doctors, to tell the truth, I was afraid of him, because…” / The rare testimony of the academician, Prof. Dr. Ylli Popa.

“Following the publication in ‘Zëri i Popullit’, upon being informed that I was under surveillance by the State Security, I remarked to Sihat Tozaj that such actions could not be taken without the authorization of Ramiz Alia, given my status as a deputy; he…”

“Enver had appointed me as a deputy because I served as his physician, and I also treated Ramiz; however, following the publication in ‘Zëri i Popullit’, when questioned at the Korça plenum, he made a downward gesture and…” / The rare testimony of Prof. Ylli Popa.

“My father was Enver’s courier and aided the Movement with gold; my mother, Myrvet Baholli, was Nexhmije’s second cousin – yet our family was massacred…” / The tragic story of Demir Bey Bungo, who perished in the Maliq swamp.

February 19, 2026

“At the hotel where we were staying, an ensemble from Mexico arrived with beautiful girls, and our boys fell in love with them, and one night, they…!” / The unknown adventure of Albanian footballers in Beijing.

February 13, 2026

“I arrived first in Durrës, where we were welcomed by hundreds of sports fans and King Zog, who invited us to his villa. There, he rewarded me with two clips of gold Napoleons, while the others…” / The rare testimony of the former cycling champion.

“The man who kept the nation with its head towards the West.”

“Kadare’s fate was at risk from the dictatorial state, and his arrival in France, where he sought political asylum, created an ‘electroshock’ in Albania, as…” / The rare testimony of the French publisher of ‘Fayard’, Claude Durand.

February 9, 2026

“After visiting the families of those killed on April 2nd, we went to the ‘Migjeni’ Theater where Fishta was discussed, but when we came out, about 20 or 30 people started insulting Ramiz, and he…” / The rare testimony of Ramiz Alia’s driver.

February 7, 2026

“While we were filming the inauguration of the Frashëri brothers’ busts, Mehmet Shehu told Enver: ‘These people aren’t even letting us fix our trousers, because…'” / The Rare Testimony of Renowned Cineast Kujtim Gjonaj

“After my father died in prison, they interned us in Elbasan, but Vito Kapo intervened, and the Minister of Justice, Manol Konomi – a respected man – helped us…” / The testimony of the daughter of the former Signatory of Independence

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“The Lura meeting on August 27, ’43, attended by Mit’hat Frashëri, Abaz Kupi, Muharrem Bajraktari, Fiqiri Dine, Hysni Dema, Miftar Kaloshi and…”/ The unknown history of the “parliaments” of Dibra

by MemorieFebruary 25, 2026

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“Despite the insults and verbal abuse, ‘Enver’s volunteers’ continued moving forward with his portraits; the small group lost their patience, and…” / February 1991, when the boys of “Skela” clashed with the Enverists of Vlora.

by MemorieFebruary 25, 2026

Dossier

“In October 1956, the US delegation of the ‘National Front’ sent Jani Dillon to the Congress of the Agrarian International in Paris, where he…”/ The tragic story of the famous family from Sheperi Zagoria

by MemorieFebruary 25, 2026

Dossier

“Like hundreds of other girls, Fatime endured hunger, contempt, and the agonizing life of the macabre camp of Tepelena, where one day in 1951…” / The sad stories of “reactionary” families under communism.

by MemorieFebruary 25, 2026

Art & Culture

“When we went to meet Aleksandër Moisiu, along with the young German writer, Linke, as soon as he saw us, he invited us into his Chamber…” / The rare testimony of the Albanian journalist who met the famous actor.

by MemorieFebruary 24, 2026

Dossier

“The Lura meeting on August 27, ’43, attended by Mit’hat Frashëri, Abaz Kupi, Muharrem Bajraktari, Fiqiri Dine, Hysni Dema, Miftar Kaloshi and…”/ The unknown history of the “parliaments” of Dibra

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“Despite the insults and verbal abuse, ‘Enver’s volunteers’ continued moving forward with his portraits; the small group lost their patience, and…” / February 1991, when the boys of “Skela” clashed with the Enverists of Vlora.

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“When they told him that his house was burning, Ilia screamed; what do you say, son!? The boys would be my great pain, but the library, the whole of Albania would feel…” / The unknown history of the Dilo dynasty

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“In October 1956, the US delegation of the ‘National Front’ sent Jani Dillon to the Congress of the Agrarian International in Paris, where he…”/ The tragic story of the famous family from Sheperi Zagoria

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“When Enver was once going to Gjirokastra, he asked: ‘what are these graves here?! And when they told him that they belonged to those in the camp, he…”/ Rare testimony from the US, of a former internee in Tepelena

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“Like hundreds of other girls, Fatime endured hunger, contempt, and the agonizing life of the macabre camp of Tepelena, where one day in 1951…” / The sad stories of “reactionary” families under communism.

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Dossier

“As Ibrahimi and his friend, Sejdo Tartale, were boarding the bus for the Pioneers’ Camp in Libohovë, a man told him: ‘Not you, get off, because your father…’ / The unknown story of Gjirokastra’s famous bookseller.”

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“The Austrian news agency ‘APA’ wrote: ‘The fact of when the monument of the Albanian leader, Enver Hoxha, would be toppled…’ / How did the foreign media report on the pulling down of the dictator’s statue?!”

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Dossier

“Aziz Biçaku was forced to kill Rexhep H. after the latter joined the Pursuit Forces and the Sigurimi to track anti-communist groups; therefore, they declared him a ‘Martyr of the Fatherland’ and…” / Reflections of researcher Ali Buzra.

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“Prior to the operation, Alizoti told Dr. Paparisto: ‘I have been told I am to receive blood; I beg of you, select it well, for our lineage is one of warriors…'” / The unknown history of the famous librarian of Gjirokastra.

2 days ago

Dossier

“Mr. Rakipaj, I congratulate you on your unwavering courage to denounce and expose the monstrous crimes of Enver Hoxha and…” / The letter from the renowned writer to the former political prisoner.

2 days ago

“After the bust of Comrade Enver Hoxha was placed, destructive forces carried out a counter-protest, hitting law enforcement with stones and firearms…” / Secret reports from February 20, ’91, for Tirana and the districts are revealed.

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“A group of people helped Astrit Hatellari place the rope around the monument of the dictator Enver Hoxha, but the first attempt failed because the rope…” / The unknown side of February 20, 1991.

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Personage

“Petro Marko recounted that during a reconciliation meeting with the communists, Mit’had Frashëri told him: ‘Go and ask your comrades whether they want unification with Kosovo, or…'”

February 22, 2026

“Migjeni reasoned as if he had been familiar with the preachings of the post-World War II existentialist thinkers, the philosophy of the absurd…” / Reflections of the renowned professor of aesthetics

“In Spaç Prison, my two fellow sufferers told me how they had buried Mitrush Kuteli alive in the Vloçisht camp…” / Reflections of the renowned writer from the USA.

February 19, 2026

“They attempted to baptize Migjeni as the ‘first authentic representative of socialist realism’ in Albanian literature; he was used as a ‘scapegoat,’ but…” / Reflections of the renowned Professor of Aesthetics.

“Fishta and Gjeçovi were two of the peaks of the Franciscan elite who created the pinnacles of the culturological corpus, with ‘The Kanun of Lekë’ and ‘The Highland Lute,’ as these two works are the foundations of the language, history, and anthropology that identify our national being.”

“In 1913, I went to Shkodër, and at Father Fishta’s suggestion, we set off for Gomsiqe to visit Father Gjeçovi, one of the most distinguished figures Albania has ever had…” / Konica’s visit to the famous friar.

February 18, 2026

“Aside from our maternal uncle, Dr. Faik Sharofi, who – with total disregard for the consequences – met us in front of the building just as the truck was departing for our internment, there was also the renowned soprano…” / Testimony from the USA by Researcher Agron Alibali

February 17, 2026

“Captain Nuri Huta, a member of the Albanian military mission in Bari, came to the camp, who met with Mit’hat Frashëri and Vasil Andoni,…” / Memoirs of the former ballist from Tirana

“Hunger and fear have reigned in Albania since that fatal day when a group of exalted agents mortgaged Albania into the land registries of Belgrade and Moscow…”! / The unknown speech of Hasan Dosti on the BBC, 1950.

February 13, 2026

“The National Poet, Father Gjergj Fishta, published an Albanian ode by Father Valentini, in honor of Shtjefën Gjeçov, the martyr of the national idea…” / The famous scholar’s reflections on the giants of Albanian letters.

“In his book ‘Six Months of History of Albania’, the French Colonel Dekon accepted Sali Butka’s proposals for the proclamation of the Albanian Self-Government of Korça and…”/ Reflections of the renowned researcher and historian

“When the Italian doctors insisted that his eye surgery could not be performed without anesthesia, he told them…”! / The untold story of the Old Man of Butka, who “brought to their knees” even French generals and diplomats.

“Ali Xhunga, the chief investigator at the Church Prison in Shkodër, when he found out that no one came to my meeting and we had no food, he told me…”/ The sad testimony of the friar Celebrity

“Father Zef Pllumi, the last among the true fathers of the Catholic Church, steadfast in his convictions – which he never betrayed nor denied, and for which he suffered the consequences… ” / Reflections on the famous friar

Dossier

“The Lura meeting on August 27, ’43, attended by Mit’hat Frashëri, Abaz Kupi, Muharrem Bajraktari, Fiqiri Dine, Hysni Dema, Miftar Kaloshi and…”/ The unknown history of the “parliaments” of Dibra

by MemorieFebruary 25, 2026

Dossier

“Despite the insults and verbal abuse, ‘Enver’s volunteers’ continued moving forward with his portraits; the small group lost their patience, and…” / February 1991, when the boys of “Skela” clashed with the Enverists of Vlora.

by MemorieFebruary 25, 2026

Dossier

“In October 1956, the US delegation of the ‘National Front’ sent Jani Dillon to the Congress of the Agrarian International in Paris, where he…”/ The tragic story of the famous family from Sheperi Zagoria

by MemorieFebruary 25, 2026

Dossier

“Like hundreds of other girls, Fatime endured hunger, contempt, and the agonizing life of the macabre camp of Tepelena, where one day in 1951…” / The sad stories of “reactionary” families under communism.

by MemorieFebruary 25, 2026

Art & Culture

“When we went to meet Aleksandër Moisiu, along with the young German writer, Linke, as soon as he saw us, he invited us into his Chamber…” / The rare testimony of the Albanian journalist who met the famous actor.

by MemorieFebruary 24, 2026

Dossier

“The Lura meeting on August 27, ’43, attended by Mit’hat Frashëri, Abaz Kupi, Muharrem Bajraktari, Fiqiri Dine, Hysni Dema, Miftar Kaloshi and…”/ The unknown history of the “parliaments” of Dibra

Dossier

“Despite the insults and verbal abuse, ‘Enver’s volunteers’ continued moving forward with his portraits; the small group lost their patience, and…” / February 1991, when the boys of “Skela” clashed with the Enverists of Vlora.

Dossier

“In October 1956, the US delegation of the ‘National Front’ sent Jani Dillon to the Congress of the Agrarian International in Paris, where he…”/ The tragic story of the famous family from Sheperi Zagoria

Dossier

“Like hundreds of other girls, Fatime endured hunger, contempt, and the agonizing life of the macabre camp of Tepelena, where one day in 1951…” / The sad stories of “reactionary” families under communism.

Dossier

“As Ibrahimi and his friend, Sejdo Tartale, were boarding the bus for the Pioneers’ Camp in Libohovë, a man told him: ‘Not you, get off, because your father…’ / The unknown story of Gjirokastra’s famous bookseller.”

Dossier

“The Austrian news agency ‘APA’ wrote: ‘The fact of when the monument of the Albanian leader, Enver Hoxha, would be toppled…’ / How did the foreign media report on the pulling down of the dictator’s statue?!”

Dossier

“Aziz Biçaku was forced to kill Rexhep H. after the latter joined the Pursuit Forces and the Sigurimi to track anti-communist groups; therefore, they declared him a ‘Martyr of the Fatherland’ and…” / Reflections of researcher Ali Buzra.

Dossier

“Prior to the operation, Alizoti told Dr. Paparisto: ‘I have been told I am to receive blood; I beg of you, select it well, for our lineage is one of warriors…'” / The unknown history of the famous librarian of Gjirokastra.

Dossier

“Mr. Rakipaj, I congratulate you on your unwavering courage to denounce and expose the monstrous crimes of Enver Hoxha and…” / The letter from the renowned writer to the former political prisoner.

Dossier

“A group of people helped Astrit Hatellari place the rope around the monument of the dictator Enver Hoxha, but the first attempt failed because the rope…” / The unknown side of February 20, 1991.

Interview

“During the years of the dictatorship, I was forced to hide my name, as it coincided with that of a famous Italian singer – we even shared the same last name – and…” / The testimony of one of Tirana’s most beautiful girls.

Interview

“Following the publication in ‘Zëri i Popullit’, upon being informed that I was under surveillance by the State Security, I remarked to Sihat Tozaj that such actions could not be taken without the authorization of Ramiz Alia, given my status as a deputy; he…”

Interview

“Enver had appointed me as a deputy because I served as his physician, and I also treated Ramiz; however, following the publication in ‘Zëri i Popullit’, when questioned at the Korça plenum, he made a downward gesture and…” / The rare testimony of Prof. Ylli Popa.

Interview

“My father was Enver’s courier and aided the Movement with gold; my mother, Myrvet Baholli, was Nexhmije’s second cousin – yet our family was massacred…” / The tragic story of Demir Bey Bungo, who perished in the Maliq swamp.

February 19, 2026

Interview

“At the hotel where we were staying, an ensemble from Mexico arrived with beautiful girls, and our boys fell in love with them, and one night, they…!” / The unknown adventure of Albanian footballers in Beijing.

February 13, 2026

Interview

“I arrived first in Durrës, where we were welcomed by hundreds of sports fans and King Zog, who invited us to his villa. There, he rewarded me with two clips of gold Napoleons, while the others…” / The rare testimony of the former cycling champion.

Interview

“Kadare’s fate was at risk from the dictatorial state, and his arrival in France, where he sought political asylum, created an ‘electroshock’ in Albania, as…” / The rare testimony of the French publisher of ‘Fayard’, Claude Durand.

February 9, 2026

Interview

“After visiting the families of those killed on April 2nd, we went to the ‘Migjeni’ Theater where Fishta was discussed, but when we came out, about 20 or 30 people started insulting Ramiz, and he…” / The rare testimony of Ramiz Alia’s driver.

February 7, 2026

Interview

“While we were filming the inauguration of the Frashëri brothers’ busts, Mehmet Shehu told Enver: ‘These people aren’t even letting us fix our trousers, because…'” / The Rare Testimony of Renowned Cineast Kujtim Gjonaj

Interview

“After my father died in prison, they interned us in Elbasan, but Vito Kapo intervened, and the Minister of Justice, Manol Konomi – a respected man – helped us…” / The testimony of the daughter of the former Signatory of Independence

Personage

Dossier

“The Lura meeting on August 27, ’43, attended by Mit’hat Frashëri, Abaz Kupi, Muharrem Bajraktari, Fiqiri Dine, Hysni Dema, Miftar Kaloshi and…”/ The unknown history of the “parliaments” of Dibra

Dossier

“Despite the insults and verbal abuse, ‘Enver’s volunteers’ continued moving forward with his portraits; the small group lost their patience, and…” / February 1991, when the boys of “Skela” clashed with the Enverists of Vlora.

Dossier

“In October 1956, the US delegation of the ‘National Front’ sent Jani Dillon to the Congress of the Agrarian International in Paris, where he…”/ The tragic story of the famous family from Sheperi Zagoria

Dossier

“Like hundreds of other girls, Fatime endured hunger, contempt, and the agonizing life of the macabre camp of Tepelena, where one day in 1951…” / The sad stories of “reactionary” families under communism.

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Art & Culture

“When we went to meet Aleksandër Moisiu, along with the young German writer, Linke, as soon as he saw us, he invited us into his Chamber…” / The rare testimony of the Albanian journalist who met the famous actor.

Dossier

“As Ibrahimi and his friend, Sejdo Tartale, were boarding the bus for the Pioneers’ Camp in Libohovë, a man told him: ‘Not you, get off, because your father…’ / The unknown story of Gjirokastra’s famous bookseller.”

Interview

“During the years of the dictatorship, I was forced to hide my name, as it coincided with that of a famous Italian singer – we even shared the same last name – and…” / The testimony of one of Tirana’s most beautiful girls.

Dossier

“The Austrian news agency ‘APA’ wrote: ‘The fact of when the monument of the Albanian leader, Enver Hoxha, would be toppled…’ / How did the foreign media report on the pulling down of the dictator’s statue?!”

Interview

“Following the publication in ‘Zëri i Popullit’, upon being informed that I was under surveillance by the State Security, I remarked to Sihat Tozaj that such actions could not be taken without the authorization of Ramiz Alia, given my status as a deputy; he…”

Photo Gallery

“From Liri Belishova, Beqir Balluku, and Spiro Koleka, and why Enver Hoxha did not participate…?” / Two rare photos of the official Albanian delegation discovered at Stalin’s funeral ceremonies, Moscow, March 1953

January 12, 2026

“Tirana of the 1930s-40s, in some rare photos, parts of books, albums and articles from Italian magazines, never published before, because…”/ Rare images of the Albanian capital, which are no more!

July 31, 2025

“From Dom Frano Illia, Mikel Koliqi, Nikoll Troshani and Lec Sahatçia, to Eduart Vata, Mandi Koçi, Ziso Vangjeli, Ali Kaziu, Urim Elezi, etc., who…”/ A rare photo of 25 prisoners of Zejmeni, in ’85

April 3, 2024

View from the visit of the Italian delegation to Albania headed by Admiral Roberto in April 1930

July 12, 2023

View from the lake of Shkodra in the 1920s

July 6, 2023

Members of the Albanian delegation at the Geneva Conference F. Noli, B. Blishishti, H Mosi in the years 1921-1924

June 24, 2023

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“When the camp commander, in the presence of the group accompanying him, said to the convicted journalist: ‘Why did you exchange this beautiful profession for the Spaç wagon [mine cart/labor], he [the journalist]…”/ The unknown story of January 10, 1983

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“From Dom Frano Illia, Mikel Koliqi, Nikoll Troshani and Lec Sahatçia, to Eduart Vata, Mandi Koçi, Ziso Vangjeli, Ali Kaziu, Urim Elezi, etc., who…”/ A rare photo of 25 prisoners of Zejmeni, in ’85

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View from the visit of the Italian delegation to Albania headed by Admiral Roberto in April 1930

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“When we went to meet Aleksandër Moisiu, along with the young German writer, Linke, as soon as he saw us, he invited us into his Chamber…” / The rare testimony of the Albanian journalist who met the famous actor.

Year 1994: “When the Assembly decided that June 27 be known as: ‘The day of genocide against the Albanians of Chameria by Greek chauvinism’ …” / Who took the initiative and the discussions of the deputies

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“Before returning to Memaliaj, where I was serving my sentence as a miner, I met Bashkim Shehu at ‘Peza’ [café], and when we spoke about Kadare, he told me…” / The unknown testimony of the writer and poet Sadik Bejko.