Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven challenging as successive governments have tried to deal ...

This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 28 June 2023 Albania is a small, mountainous country in the Balkan peninsula, with a long Adriatic and Ionian coastline. Along with ...

1. The Albanians call Albania ‘Squiperia’ or Republika e Shqiperise in full. 2. Mother Teresa (Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu) is generally celebrated as the only Albanian to win a Nobel Prize, though born in ...

Today is Republic Day in Albania, marking the day in 1946 when Enver Hoxha declared the People’s Republic of Albania with himself as head of state. 1. In 1976 the official name was changed to People’s ...

Also known as Air Albania Stadium for sponsorship reasons, Arena Kombetare is Albania’s largest stadium. The exterior of the stadium is magnificent, with black and red metal panels that resemble the ...

Albania first participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004, in Istanbul. It was the same year in which the Semi-Final system was introduced. Anjeza Shahini carried her nations debut hopes, and ...

All the stats, facts and trivia you need to know about the Group B meeting between Italy and Albania in Dortmund. Holders Italy kick off their UEFA EURO 2024 Group B campaign at the BVB Stadium ...

Spain is already qualified for the Euro 2024 round of 16 as Group B winner and is the only team yet to concede a goal. If it's to qualify, Albania is likely to need a win that would rank among ...