March 24, 2025, Adrian Kuqi, Reading Time: 12 Minutes The Kosovo War was one of the most brutal conflicts in Europe after World War II. Between 1998 and 1999, violence escalated between the predominantly Albanian population of Kosovo and the Serbian security forces under Slobodan Milošević. During the war, thousands

14.03.2025, Adrian Kuqi, Reading Time: 7 Minutes Dita e Verës and Fli – The Spring Festival and Tradition of the Albanians The Dita e Verës is one of the oldest and most beloved festivals of the Albanian people. It is celebrated every year on March 14th and symbolizes the beginning

Introduction: Nation Building in the Balkans In the long 19th century, Europe was marked by the rise of nation-states. While France, Germany, and Italy redefined their borders through wars and negotiations, the formation of national identity on the Balkans occurred under particularly bloody circumstances. In the shadow of the crumbling