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Happy 100th Year of Independence Albania Philadelphia, Toronto, Selanik, Londer, Skopje, Pistoja
100 Vjetori i Pavaresise Live nga vlora Happy 100th Year of Independence Albania Philadelphia 100 Years Albanian Independence, Toronto Dhjetëra pjesëtare të Komunitetit Shqiptar të Selanikut kane marre pjese ne mbremjen e organizuar nga Konsullata e Pergjithshme e Shqiperise ne kete qytet, me rastin e 100-vjetorit te Pavaresise. Festohet 100 vjetori i pavarsis se Shqiperise ne Londer 100 years of albanian independence Albanians celebrate 100 years of independence in Skopje/FYROM Αλβανοί γιορτάζουν 100 χρόνια ανεξαρτησία στα σκόπια Pistoia 100 Anni di Indipendenza dell'Albania. Sono passati 100 anni dal giorno in cui i padri fondatori e i patrioti albanesi proclamando l'indipendenza dell'Albania dall'impero Ottomano scrissero una delle più importanti pagine della storia del paese. Per ricordare e per celebrare l'evento più importante della storia albanese il 25 novembre 2012 a Pistoia sono state organizzate una serie di attività: il mercatino, la conferenza, la mostra fotografica del Maestro Pietro Marubi, la festa per i bambini e il concerto in piazza.
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The Giant cake for the 100th anniversary of Albania indipendence
From the day that Thursday has begun preparing giant cake for the 100th anniversary of independence. More than 40 people are working for pandispanjen, which is the first stage of realization of the cake; while the cream placement will be carried out on the night of 27 November watching 28 full 60 pasticiere. Vizion Plus has seen the preparation of cake, of 550 square meters that will weigh more than 13 thousand kg; requires an enormous amount of components; more than 2 thousand kg of flour, 3 eggs 800, about 1800 kg sugar and 500 kg pomegranate. There are national symbols, will have pomegranate and olive branch out as a symbol of peace. Hand hygiene department has started work on environmental clearance before the Theatre of Opera and Ballet, which will be located cakes;, and a staff of 50 people will commit to her partaking in on 28 November.
Municipality of Tirana has made public some details of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Independence, among them will be huge cake of Independence, which will be with pomegranate flavor. This cake decoration will definitely be Albanian state symbols: At its center will be the eagle and the colors will be red and black. Also, an encoder element of this gigantic cake will be olive leaves - this is because of the symbol that bears this fruit. Prepare cake according to official sources of the Municipality of Tirana, will be done by tens pasticiere, who are offering so vullnetare.Padyshim that this cake, because of size, the ingredients needed for its preparation will have the multiplied, but such details are not yet completed. The cake will be placed on the steps of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB), where it will be festive saj.Aktivitetet cutting ceremony by the City for the 100th anniversary of Independence will begin on 26 November. But on 28 November, when filled full 100 years since the declaration of independence, from 10-14.00 will develop the following activities: cake cutting ceremony TKOB Parachute throwing national flag, as well as setting the stage for concert afternoon. During the morning hours will be performances by Circus exhibition entitled 100 Years of Independence, as well as 100 animators show dressed in folk costume of characters associated with the holiday.
37 European tourists visiting Korca Brewery in Albania
Korce-19 Nov 2012 - 19:05 37 tourists from France, Austria and Germany have visited the first Albanian Brewery Beer Korca. As he arrived in Korca during a tour of different countries of the world, they had heard of the first Albanian beer, what has driven to seek to learn more about the history of the beer, as they themselves say, has gone beyond the borders of success.
They have stated that they have tried Korca beer just arrived and that of 4 days has become part of their daily menu. Some of them come from the area of Bavaria and have good knowledge of the quality of beer and according to them, it can be compared to European beers to compete naturally this market. Tourists have a close look at Korca brewery premises, are familiar with the investments made and European technology.
(e.m/News24/BalkanWeb)
http://www.birrakorca.com
Birra Korça is a brewing company, founded in Korçë, Albania, in 1928. The company is a subsidiary of IHB group since 2004. It is the second largest beer producer in Albania.
Birra Korça is the first beer brewed in Albania. The brewery was established in the town of Korçe, Albania, in 1928. It was founded by an Italian investor Umberto Umberti and Selim Mboria a local investor. The initial capital for the company was 950,000 francs. The initial production capacity was 20,000 Hl per year. It produced Blonde Ale Beer, Dark ale, bottled water "Kristal" and ice.[1]
After the end of the World War II and with the establishment of the communist regime in Albania on January 11, 1946 the brewery became property of the Albanian State according to the laws of the time. Several reconstructions and renovations were done in the years 1955, 1957 and 1965 and the production was gradually increased. In April 1994 following the change in the political climate, as well as economic downturn, political and social unrest, followed by the liberalization of the market, in Albania the brewery was sold in auction and was bought by a group of businessmen.
In 2004 the brewery was bought by the businessman Mr. Irfan Hysenbelliu the president of "Birra Korça LLC". Soon after this a 15 millioneuro (€) investment was made to renovate and renew the factory. Since then the brewery has undergone a deep technological and architectural reconstruction. The traditional design has been preserved by adding new elements of the same style. Using the latest Czech and Italian technology it brews 120.000 hectoliters of beer annually, ten times the output of the old brewery.[2] The water comes from natural springs of Morava Mountain.[3] Birra Korca holds an annual beerfest during the month of August which is the biggest in the region.[4]
[edit]Brands
Beers under the Korça brand include: Blonde Ale, European type pilsner 4.8-5% abv and Dark Ale a 5-5.2% abv Euro dark lager (dunkel). Birra Korça is sold in bottles 0.5 lit and 0.33 lit also in kegs 30 lit and 50 lit.
[edit]Awards
"Birra Korça" holds several quality awards. First award was taken in Thessaloniki, Greece in the year 1928.[5] In 2007 in London, England the company was awarded the International Quality Crown Award in Golden category from the Executive Chairman of Business Initiative Directions (BID), Mr. Jose E. Prieto.[6] Birra Korça is a holder of ISO 22000certificate which is an international standard intended to be used by organizations within the food chain. It contains traditional quality assurance preventive measures plus preventive food-safety measures. In 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany again Birra Korça was awarded with the International Arch of Europe Award in Diamond Category competing against businesses from 178 countries. This prize was handed over to Mr. Kasem Hysenbelli (the representative of Birra Korça) from, Mr. Prieto. Birra Korça has widespread distribution in Albania and is exported to a number of neighboring countries. In 2011 Birra Korca entered the American market and can be purchased at various locations in Massachusetts.[7]
[edit]References
^ "Official Website of Birra Korça".
^ "Travel Guide for the Birra Korça Brewery".
^ http://catsg.org/balkanlynx/04_land-use/4_3_protected-area/protected-areas/Pdfs/Pllaha_2002_Morava_mountain_Albania.pdf
^ Festa e birres ne Korce – Festa e Birrës, festa më e madhe në Shqipëri nderohet me Çmimin Shqiptar të Turizmit
^ "Article About Birra Korça" (in Albanian).
^ "Article from "proBiznes" Magazine".
^ Birra Korca ne USA | Peshku pa ujë. April 23, 2011
Brewery "Korca" was visited today by the Czech Ambassador in Tirana, Bronislav Tomasova. Czech diplomat praised modern technology as an investment to the European standards. Rated quality of beer "Korca" Tomasova described it as her favored. Factory "Korca Beer" where the first Albanian beers produced, known for its excellent quality already turned into an epicenter of visitors, hosted this time leader of the famous German beer "Bitburger". Its general director praising modern investment, technology, and excellent quality Korca Beer described it as a European standard beer, which is competing strongly in every market.
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Tirana Open Air program 30,1,2 / 12/2012 Stage IV II national championship paragliding
Live from Tirana,,,,,,, Official, program Tirana Open Air, the second edition of the Albanian National Championship in paragliding (precision) stage 4,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
dated 30 November, from 17.00 to 18.00 o'clock pilots coming from outside Tirana, hotel Aurelis (in Rinas overpass, facing Megatech) at 19.00 in the opening ceremony in Sheraton Imperial cinema, dinner 21.00 pm Sheraton, 22.30 clock round for red bull to Daily Bar (former Davisdov) 23.30 photo of all participants in one of the squares of Tiranes.ora 23.47 depart to hotel
dated December 1, at 09:30 AM departure Dajti Express for mal.ora 10.30
Briefing on the stage of the cable car up, the opening of the sails in the area of the former pioneer camp, at 11.30 windows open, early flight, at 13.00 by bus from the reduction to Dajti Express, at 14.00 noon up grill, red bull, 14.30 continuation flutrurimeve, 16.00 closing of flight, at 18.00 by bus for Dajti Express and dinners up to the balcony of Tirana, at 22.00 discount below and return to the bar Capriccio for red bull.ora 23.07 depart to hotel
, the opening of the sails in the area of the former pioneer camp, at 11.30 windows open, beginning flights, at 13.00 by bus from the reduction to Dajti Express, at 14.00 noon up grill, red bull, 14.30 continuation flutrurimeve, closing 15.00 and departure flights per Dajti Express awards ceremony in Dajt, at 17.00 deduction for Tirana and official photos of the winners to Scanderbeg monument.
Albania, the History 1890 a 1990 (Translated in English)
Antigone district of Gjirokastra, revealed in glass stone ruins "mysterious"
In the ruins of the ancient city of Antigonea, in the district of Gjirokastra, was discovered yesterday a rare stone ring or medallion, archaeologists suspect that reflect the image of Pyrrhus of Epirus, riding a
Wheelchair battle in a fight instantly.
The discovery was made during the proceedings of the annual archaeological expedition "Antigone 2012" organized by the Institute of Archaeology at the Archaeological Research Center, in cooperation with
Antigone Archaeological Park, in sector G, pane No. 10. Engjellushe Serjani Antigonea Archaeological Park director, said today ATA, archaeological rare object is a glass stone, perhaps ring or medallion, on which is carved with an extraordinary finesse relief a picture of two horses and a warrior in the running
above.
"It is too early to give an official version. This object requires time to be studied by archaeologists to
define dating, "says Serjani.
Antigonea lies in mountain slope Lunxhëria, at a place called delirium, burning place, with a
area of 90 ha. The ancient city named Pyrrhus first wife, Antigone, daughter of the king of
Egypt, Ptolemy.
This city, built in 297, has an architecture that resembles chess field. From south to north roads
primary, 7 m wide pavement on both sides.
Within the park are detected three churches early Christian period and a hat martirium, where there is a
very important mosaic, which belongs to late antiquity, depicting St. Christopher with the palm tree of Martyr
in hand, one of the earliest ikonografitë global classifications.
In early 2006, with a decision of the Council of Ministers, the ancient city Antigoneia host status
Archaeological Park.
received by ATsh
Excursion in the next adventure, this Sunday 18/11 will awaken national pride, you propuzuar ruins Albanopolit located on top of the hill to village Zgerdhesh in Fushe Kruje-Albania.
NEXT ADVENTURE FROM Kalemi Hiking!
This Sunday 18/11/2012 will awaken national pride, you propuzuar ruins Albanopolit located on top of the hill to village Zgerdhesh in Fushe Kruje. Walking in nature, fire, never missing quadrant and more stories await you.
Price as always Leke 1,000 including travel, guide, lunch in the form of fastfood, drinks and songs with guitar. Coating should be as sports. Take water and what you think you may need during the trip.
For tank, unlike other early, send a message to our guide www.fb.com / text sidi.hodo (example) "Reserve 3 places for Albanopol, your name and no phone." The Saturday evening you telefojme to reconfirmation. For any further information please call us at 0686028292. Departure will be at 10:00. The country will be given confirm on Saturday evening.
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Capital Tirana
Government Developing Democracy
Currency Lek (ALL)
Area 28,748 sq km
Population 3,600,523 (July 2007 est.)
Language Albanian (There are two dialects: Gheg and Tosk)
Religion Albanians are mostly atheist or do not follow any religion. All mosques and churches were closed in 1967 and religious observances were prohibited; in 1990, Albania began allowing private religious practices again. According to an official US GovernmentReport: "No data are available on active participation in formal religious services, but estimates indicate that "only 30 to 40 percent of the population practices a religion."
Electricity 230V/50Hz (European plug)
Calling Code +355
Internet TLD .al
Time Zone UTC +1
Albania [1] (Albanian: Shqipëria) is a small country in the Balkans. It shares borders with Greece, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, andMontenegro.
[edit]Understand
While the relative majority of the people in Albania are of Muslim heritage (55-65%), according to the polls, around 35% of the Albanians are agnostics; 22% are atheists; 19% are Muslim; 15% are Orthodox; 8% are Catholics and 1% are of other religions. Mixed marriages are very common and in some places, even the rule.
Traditional Albanian culture honors the role and person of the guest. In return for this place of honor, respect is expected from the guest. Albanians enjoy the long walks in the city streets, drinking coffee, and among the younger generations, participating in nightlife activities such as cafe lounging and dancing.
Albania is a poor country by European standards.
[edit]History
Following the defeat of the Axis powers at the end of World War II, a Communist government was established, presided over by resistance leader Enver Hoxha. Albania became famous for its isolation, not just from the market-run democracies of Western Europe, but from the Soviet Union, China, and even neighboring Yugoslavia. Even as the Iron Curtain came down and Communists lost power throughout Eastern Europe, Albania seemed intent on staying the course, alone.
But in 1992, several years after the death of Hoxha, the Communist party relinquished power and Albania established a multi-party democracy with a coalition government. The transition has proven difficult, as governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, a dilapidated infrastructure, widespread gangsterism, and disruptive political opponents. Today Albania is moving closer towards neo-liberalism, with EU integration as its goal; Albania signed the SAA on June 2006, thus completing the first major step towards joining. In 2008 Albania received an invitation to join NATO.
[edit]Climate
With its coastline facing the Adriatic and Ionian seas, its highlands backed upon the elevated Balkan landmass, and the entire country lying at a latitude subject to a variety of weather patterns during the winter and summer seasons, Albania has a high number of climatic regions for so small an area. The coastal lowlands have typically Mediterranean weather; the highlands have a Mediterranean continental climate. In both the lowlands and the interior, the weather varies markedly from north to south.
The lowlands have mild winters, averaging about 7 °C (45 °F). Summer temperatures average 24 °C (75 °F). In the southern lowlands, temperatures average about 5 °C (9 °F) higher throughout the year. The difference is greater than 5 °C (9 °F) during the summer and somewhat less during the winter.
Inland temperatures are affected more by differences in elevation than by latitude or any other factor. Low winter temperatures in the mountains are caused by the continental air mass that dominates the weather in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Northerly and northeasterly winds blow much of the time. Average summer temperatures are lower than in the coastal areas and much lower at higher elevations, but daily fluctuations are greater. Daytime maximum temperatures in the interior basins and river valleys are very high, but the nights are almost always cool.
Average precipitation is heavy, a result of the convergence of the prevailing airflow from the Mediterranean Sea and the continental air mass. Because they usually meet at the point where the terrain rises, the heaviest rain falls in the central uplands. Vertical currents initiated when the Mediterranean air is uplifted also cause frequent thunderstorms. Many of these storms are accompanied by high local winds and torrential downpours.
[edit]Regions
Map of Albania with regions colour-coded
Coastal Albania
the long narrow strip of between about 10 and 30 km wide along the whole of the Albanian coast, bordering both the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea
Northeastern Albania
the inland region to the north of the Shkumbin River, bordering Montenegro, Kosovo and Macedonia.
Southeastern Albania
the inland region to the south of the Shkumbin River bordering Macedonia and Greece, and including the great border lakes, Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa.
[edit]Cities
Tirana (Tiranë) — the capital. Trees and mountains surround the city. Mt. Dajt is a popular tourist site for a great view of the city.
Elbasan - A large, poor, intriguing industrial city that is full of life. The market is fascinating, and the breakfast "Bugace" legendary. The Via Ignatia, an old Roman road to Istanbul, runs through the city. The Lakes of Belsh near Belsh are also worth a visit.
Berat — Thought to be one of the oldest towns in Albania, it is a new member of the UNESCO world heritage list. Berat has long been known as the "city of 1001 windows" because of its unique Ottoman/Albanian architecture. It has a well preserved castle with residents still living inside its protective walls.
Fier — Lively seaside city, and only about 8 km (5 mi) away from the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Apollonia.
Gjirokastër — another UNESCO city, located in the south is known for its unique Ottoman period architecture. There is a large castle on the hill in the middle of the city which served as a jail for many generations. A Military Museum and Art Gallery are now located inside. Gjirokastër is also the birthplace of former communist Leader, Enver Hoxha, as well as Albania's most internationally famous author, Ismail Kadare, their homes now serve as museums.
Korce (Korça) — Located in southeast Albania, several miles from the Greek border, this city is full of life during the summer when you can find couples and families strolling through the city's main park, Parku Rinia. You can hike to the top of the beautiful mountain Moravia and view the city and its surrounding landscape. Don't miss the Korca Brewery (famous throughout Albania) which sponsors a week long Beer Festival every August!
Kruje (Krujë) — ancient city of the national hero Skanderbeg. It consists of beautiful mountains; Skanderbeg's castle is now a museum. Kruje also contains an old style bazaar with shops selling traditional goods amid cobblestone streets.
Pogradec — Overshadowed by its glitzy neighbors on the Macedonian side of the lake, the town of Pogradec has been experiencing a revival recently.
Sarandë — a city in southern Albania known for its unforgettable beaches and colorful spring blooms.
Shkodra — the biggest town in Northern Albania. Shkodra is considered the capital of Albanian culture. In Shkodra is located "Migjeni" theatre, the first in Albania and also was held the first cyclic race and also the first football match and the first photograph was developed (by Marubi). The Rozafa Castle is a major tourist attraction here,but also "The Great Cathedral", "The mosque Ebu Beker" ect.
Vlorë — Lively seaside city, nice beaches south of town. Passenger ferries to and from Italy dock here.
[edit]Other destinations
Albanian Alps — This mountainous complex on the north of the country forms the border between Albania and Montenegro. Rich on rainfalls, sheep, bare rocks and scenic views it is one of the places in Albania you should see. One of the places where you can be less than 10 km away from the nearest village and still have a day long trip there.
Albanian Riviera — Featuring crystal clear waters, unspoiled beaches, and picturesque villages, this is the Mediterranean coastline as it once was.
Butrint — Largest archaeological site from Greek era in Albania. It lies on the coast in the southernmost tip of the country, near the Greek border. Minibuses are available from Saranda.
Bylis — second largest archaeological site from Roman era in Albania
Dhërmi — one of the finest of the many beaches along the coastal road between Vlore and Saranda, perfect for camping.
Durres — is Albania's main entry port and one of the most ancient cities. The town's ancient amphitheater is the biggest in the Balkans.
Lura National Park — a 1,280 hectare national park with high mountains, big meadows, and glacial lakes.
Tomorr — Mountain ridge in the southern part of Albania, not far from Berat. This part of the country is formed by parallel mountain ridges (up to around 2000-2500 m) separated by valleys. Although the ridges are not very long, they offer few days of hiking with enormous scenic beauty and fantastic panoramic views. Tomorri is one of the most known ridges with a Bektash monastery and chapel on the very top. Recently, a beautiful waterfall was discovered near Tomorr called Sotira Waterfall which is definitely worth a visit.
Valbona river in Tropoja
One of the canyons in Skrapar
Ksamil — An absolute gem on the edge of the Butrint national park, this is a coastal town encompassing three spectacular islands.
Shëngjin — A growing beach town located in northwest Albania known for its Adriatic Sea views.
[edit]Get in
Sign at the Albanian - Macedonian border crossing on the southern shore of Lake Ohrid [Photo: Rolf Palmberg]
[edit]Visas
There is no longer a visa charge for any foreigners entering Albania.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [[2]], nationals of the following countries/territories can enter Albania without a visa: Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia *, Austria *, Azerbaijan, Belgium *, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria*, Canada *, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus *, Czech Republic*, Denmark*, Estonia *, Finland *, France*, Germany *, Greece *, Holy See, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary *, Ireland *, Iceland *, Israel, Italy *, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia *, Liechtenstein, Lithuania *, Luxembourg *, Macau SAR, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta *, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands *, New Zealand *, Norway *, Poland *, Portugal *, Romania *, San Marino *, Serbia , Singapore, Slovakia*, Slovenia *, South Korea, Spain *, Sweden *, Switzerland *, Taiwan (Republic of China), Turkey, United Kingdom *, USA *, Ukraine, Qatar - in the period 25 May - 25 September 2012. United Arab Emirates - in the period 25 May - 25 September 2012. Kingdom of Saudia Arabia - in the period 25 May - 25 September 2012.
(Visitors from those countries with an asterisk can enter with an ID card.)
There is a €1 road tax for the first 60 days of your stay. For every additional day it is €1 per day. Be sure to receive a receipt and keep it with you, as guards may request it upon exiting the country as proof of payment. The former €10 entrance fee per person has been abolished. The Albania guards are very nice and do their best to help out and will, on occasion, allow fees to be paid in dollars or will forget to charge you. It's worth making sure you've got the Euros on you as the customs officers at Mother Teresa airport don't give change.
Be careful not to be charged the €1 road tax again when leaving the country. In that case the border guard assumes that you didn't pay the road tax when entering the country.
[edit]By plane
Tirana's "Mother Teresa" International Airport [3] is located just 15 minutes away from the city. It is served by numerous European flag carriers such as British Airways, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Austrian, and the low cost carriers Germanwings and Belle Air. A new, larger and modern terminal was opened in 2007. A tourist information center was opened in 2012.
At the airport exit, there are numerous taxis 24/7 that can take you to the city. The taxi fee to the city center is €15 (2000 Lek). Taxi fees to other locations are posted on a placard just outside the exit doors.
There is a bus that runs once an hour between the airport and Skanderberg Square, called Rinas Express. It costs 250 lek each way and leaves on the hour from both the airport and from Skanderberg Square. It runs from about 8AM to 7PM. The trip takes around 25-30 minutes. From the airport exit doors, walk towards the parking lot past the taxi touts to find the bus stop. At Skanderberg Square, the bus stop is located around the northwest corner, near other bus stops. The bus is not only punctual but sometimes even early, so plan to be there a few minutes in advance. Do not be intimidated by the signs not mentioning "airport" or any variation of it at the Skanderberg Square stop. "Rinas" means the bus goes to the airport. If in doubt, ask the locals, who will be happy to point you to the correct bus.
[edit]By train
It is not possible to enter or leave Albania via train. There are, however, trains that operate within the country. Though the service is limited, the price is inexpensive, and the line from Pogradec to Elbasan in particular is scenic.
[edit]By bus
You can reach Tirana by coach from
Istanbul, Turkey (20hr, €35 one-way)
Athens, Greece (12 hr, €30-35)
Sofia, Bulgaria (22 hr, €25)
Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia (7 hr,€ 15)
Prishtina, Kosovo (2 hr € 10 )
There is now a daily bus link between Ulcinj in Montenegro and Shkoder. There is also a shared taxi (mini buss) from the parking place next to the market in Ulcinj. It goes at 1PM and costs €5 euros, it takes 1.5 hr. The stop is not marked, a reservation can only be made by finding the driver in the cafe at the corner of the parking place. Ask around and be persistent, as not all the locals know about this. There are no scheduled buses from any other point in Montenegro into Albania.
There are also buses running daily from Ioannina to the border at Kakavia (9 daily, €5.70, 1 hour). From there it's a short walk between the Greek and Albanian checkpoints. Just make sure you don't delay, as the furgon (minibus) to Gjirokastra won't wait for one extra passenger and you will be forced to haggle with predatory cab drivers. In Gjirokaster you can buy a bus ticket to Atens, Greece or anywhere in between. The Buses are new, cheap, air conditioned, and stop along some gas stations.
[edit]By boat
Ferries to Durrës arrive from Bari (9h, €50) and Ancona (19h, €70). A high-speed service operates from Bari (3h, €60).[4]
There is also a reliable overnight ferry service operated by Skenderbeg Lines from Brindisi to Vlore Skenderbeg Lines [5].
Ferries from Corfu to Saranda every day.[6]
[edit]By car
You can reach Albania by car from anywhere crossing through major cities of the neighbour countries such as:
Podgorica, Montenegro
Ohrid , Macedonia
Prizren, Kosovo
Ioannina, Greece
There is a 10-euro/person tax, which must be paid upon entering Albania. After payment of the tax to the police, the customs officer will issue a "road tax certificate", which you must keep until you leave the country. When you exit the country, you'll pay €2/day and return the certificate.
To enter the country, ensure that your International Motor Insurance Card is valid for Albania (AL) along with the Vehicle Registration and a Power of Attorney from the owner if the car is not yours. The border guards are very strict about allowing cars through without these documents.
The road between Ioannina, Greece and Tirana (E853/SH4) is of sufficient quality until Tepelenë. Between Tepelene and Fier there are several sections under construction and you should proceed with extreme caution (2011). The road is narrow in some places, so travel with caution. This is the main North-South route between Montenegro and Greece.
The new road between Kakavije (Greece) and Gjirokastra
The road between Struga, Macedonia and Tirana (E852/SH3) is of a sufficient quality. There are a lot of slow moving vehicles along the curvy mountainous route so extra caution must be exercised especially around corners or during over-taking. A new motorway is being constructed between Elbasan and Tirana (2011).
The road between Prizren (Kosovo) and Tirana (Albania) (E851/A1) is to the levels of quality found in other parts of Europe. Extra caution should be exercised along some bridges near the Kosovo border, as they have not been widened to dual carriageways. There are a lot of slow moving vehicles along the winding alternate mountainous road SH5 so extra caution must be exercised especially around corners or during over-taking.
The road between Shkoder (border of Montenegro) and Tirana (E762/SH1) is of sufficient quality for driving but there are a lot of slow moving vehicles and un-controlled access points so extra caution must be exercised especially during over-taking. A portion between Milot and Thumane has been widened to motorway standard as of 2012.
There are two border control points in the north of Albania with Montenegro. The narrow road from Ulcinj, Montenegro to Shkoder via Muriqan/Sukobin (E851/SH41) is used mainly by locals. As of 2012, the Montenegrin section is under construction. However, it is worth a try to avoid heavier traffic on the main road (E762/SH1) to Hani i Hotit which has almost finished (2012). Ask any police officer to point you in the right direction from Shkoder. They are helpful, courteous and friendly.
[edit]By taxi
Albania is geographically a small country and as such it is possible to leave by taxi.
Your hotel will be able to arrange a taxi to the border, where you should be able to change to a taxi at the other side. For example, a taxi from Tirana to the Macedonian border, a distance of 70 miles, will take three hours and cost about €100. A metered Macedonian taxi from the border to Struga should no more than €6 (December 2009) and take 20 mins, while a taxi on to Skopje would take 3 hours on much better roads and would cost about €120 (Prices January 2008). Passport control will take about 30 mins.
A taxi from downtown Pogradec to the Macedonian border at Sveti Naum is about 5 euros (and less than 10 minutes). After Albanian exit procedures, walk about .5km down the road to the Macedonian border control. The beautiful Sveti Naum church is very close by, and from there you can get a bus north around the lake to Ohrid (110 denars). (prices April 2010)
A taxi from Ulcinj in Montenegro to Shkoder in northern Albania costs about €30. It takes 1hr. You do not have to change at the border, the taxi will bring you all the way. (price June 2010)
Some taxis can take you into Greece; however most will not go further then Ioannina.
[edit]Get around
Most people in Albania travel by public bus or private minibuses (called "furgons"), which depart quite frequently to destinations around Albania. Furgons have no timetable (they depart when they are full) and in addition to big cities provide access to some smaller towns where busses don't frequently run. Furgon stations aren't always in obvious locations, so you can ask around to find them, or keep an eye out for groups of white or red minivans gathered together. Destination place names are generally displayed on the dashboard, prices are never posted. Furgons are loosely regulated, and provide a real "Albanian" experience.
From Tirana, many furgons a day depart to Shkoder, Durres, Elbasan, Fier and Berat. Furgons departing to the south like Gjirokaster or Saranda tend to depart fairly early in the morning. Generally, furgons cost a little more and go a little faster, but can be uncomfortable over long distances because of the close quarters with other passangers.
Buses are more comfortable and cheaper, run on a time schedule (though it is almost impossible to find a printed schedule anywhere in the country) and are generally well regulated. There are different bus stations in Tirane for North bound buses (Shkoder, Leizhe, Puke, etc), South bound buses (Saranda, Gjirokastër, Berat, Vlore, Fier, etc).
One publicly-edited list of the departure locations and times of furgons and buses in Albania may be found here -- but of course these should always be taken with a grain of salt!
Limited services operate between Tirana and Shkodra, Fier, Ballsh, Vlorë and Pogradec. The train route from Lezhe to Shkodra has scenic beauty. The Tirana-Durres trains (and vice versa) depart up to 8 times a day. The train timetables are available [7], as well as a system map (PDF). The trains in Albania are still in poor condition, despite the route from Tirana to Vlore looking convenient on a map, the more wealthy Albanians never use trains and if not travelling in their own cars, use the many mini-buses. On the other hand, trains offer more space than often overloaded minibuses.
A train ride is a must-see, as there are few such enjoyments in Europe these days. Tickets are very cheap and the journeys are very long, but the views and the atmosphere are usually priceless. Among the things you will see in this unforgettable journey are people working their land with primitive tools, beautiful landscapes and wild terrains, houses under construction with various things hanged on for the bad eye, and a chance to meeting some interesting passengers mainly from rural areas. On most stations you'll find people selling sunflower seeds, fruits, chewing gum and many other different things - very unusual in Europe.
Note that the train from Tiranë to Pogradec in the east of the country first goes west to Durrës, so that the trip from Tiranë to Elbasan takes about hours, while the actual direct distance is about 30 km. So you may consider to take a bus to Elbasan, also because the western part of the country is not nearly as scenic as the eastern part.
The roads between the important destinations have been recently repaved and fixed, and offer all the security measures one would expect on a highway. There are no fees for using the highways.
Beware of minor roads. Road surfaces can be poor, deeply pitted, or non-existent, and sometimes a decent paving can suddenly disappear, necessitating a U-turn and lengthy doubling-back. This is the case for the road between Tirana and Ghirokastër. It seems all the expensive cars in Albania are SUVs, rather than low-slung sports cars - and for good reason. Ask the locals in advance if travelling away from a highway.
Highways have frequent changes in speed limit (sometimes with little apparent reason). And there are frequent police mobile speed checks. Police will also stop you if you have not turned on your car lights. Ensure you travel with driving licences and insurance documents (ask your car hire company for these) to present to the police.
Car-driving behaviour on the highways is not as orderly as elsewhere in Europe. Expect cars to pull out infront of you, little use of indicators, and hair-raising overtaking. Lanes on dual or triple carriageways tend to be observed. Also expect pedestrians, horses or donkeys cross highways or walk on them.
Navigation is pretty easy although some maps of the country are out of date or contain errors.
In the cities, and especially Tirana, many roads are being upgraded and fixed. Because of that, traveling by car inside the city will be slow. Be aware that especially Tirana suffers from great traffic congestion during mornings and midday.
A very nice ride is the Vlorë-Saranda mountain road. It is a typical Mediterranean road and offers an amazing view of the sea from the mountains.
The road to the top of Dajti mountain is very bad, though does not (just about) require a 4x4.
Gypsy and beggar children may approach your car at major stop lights. Nudge slightly forward to get them off your car and if necessary go into the traffic intersection to get rid of them. The locals will understand.
Note that, around Greek holiday seasons, including Orthodox Easter, the roads leading to/from Greece can be crowded with cars with Greek plates of Albanian immingrants going to Albania or returning to Greece after their holidays.
Renting a car is a good option to choose, but the practice is fairly new in the country. Rental companies are available mainly in Tirana Airport, and Tirana proper. Various travel agencies may offer such services as well.
[edit]By bicycle
There is a lack of respect for people riding on bikes on the highways. Also there are few places to put your bike. These and other challenges make Albania a difficult cycling destination, but a rewarding one. Often asking around to see if you can stay in somebody's home / camp in their garden is the only option. Food and water are easily available in the frequent roadside cafes and bars.
It is OK to camp in all not strictly private places, and even if the places are private there should be no problems with your stay, ask if you are in doubt.
Be aware that it's very hard to get parts or repairs for modern bicycles.
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Hitchhiking is not very common in Albania; however, many people will pick you up if they are able.
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There are many things to do in Albania. Many roads are paved; however they are very windy
The coastline is always a place to go, with its clear turquoise seas, and its many islands cast upon it, like in Saranda, the southern most coastal city in Albania. Note that more than half of the coastline stretching to the north of Vlore and up to the Montenegrin border contains sand beaches while the Albanian Riviera stretching south of Vlore is made up of rocky beaches. Along the Albanian Riviera, from Vlore to about Qeparo there exist mainly wooden villa complexes, bed and breakfasts, camping sites and a few beach resorts as accommodation facilities. Llogara Pass is a mountain pass located near Llogara National Park offering a majestic view of the riviera from above. Nearby is found Cesar's Pass, the place where Julius Cesar passed in his pursuit of Pompey.
Beautiful and quiet beach at Ksamili
Dajti Mountain, a popular sight in Tirana allows you to get a whole green view of the capital.
A walk around southern cities like Butrint, a UNESCO world heritage site, is always ideal and memorable. Butrint is home to many ancient ruins.
Castles are in many cities in Albania. Their beauty reminds anyone of the ancient times of Albania, and the world. There is Petrela Castle near Tirana, Rozafa castle in Shkodra, the inhabited castle of Berat, and Skanderbeg Castle in Kruje, (named after the national hero and now a popular museum holding his belongings).
Palasa, Near Himara. Palasa is a beautiful village in Himara with great beaches and amazing nature. This is the place where Julius Caesar rested his legion at the pursuit of Pompey. There are no touristic resorts, but you can ask for an apartment at the local caffe. The apartments usually are with two rooms and a toilette, but usually clean, safe and comfortable. edit
In southern Albania you can see the influence of Turks and Greeks. In northern Albania you can see many ancient Illyrian ruins and very little foreign influence.
Beautiful and quiet beach at Dhermi
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[edit]Talk
Albanian is the official language. Other useful languages include Italian, which is often viewed as the de facto second language due to various Italian occupations, the most famous being during World War II. English is understandable in Tirana and to a lesser extent in frequented tourist cities. In the southernmost areas of the country, you might also encounter minority speakers of the Greek language. Note that from a country of 3 million, there have been about 1.2 million emigrants, and many of them have returned to Albania from countries such as Germany, France, Greece (especially those in the south of Albania) and Italy so you'll find a lot of people who speak the respective languages. Note that as Albania has a lot of immigrants in Greece, from which around 200,000 people have returned back and now live in Albania, Greek is also understood. Macedonian is also occasionally understood in areas near Pogradec and Korca.
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The national currency is the lek (ALL). There are 138.30 lek to the euro (9 February 2010).
Notice that some Albanians write prices with an extra zero. They are not trying to charge you 10 times the going rate; they are merely using the old currency.
Hundreds of new ATMs have been installed in most major cities. Use the MasterCard ATM Locator [8] or Visa ATM Locator [9] to find them. The ATMs accept most international VISA and Mastercard Credit/Debit cards.
Many rural convenience stores will not accept any other method of payment other than cash (currently in Albanian lek). However supermarkets, the better bookstores and the better boutique stores will accept Credit or Debit Cards. The most widely accepted cards are VISA, Mastercard, and Diner's Club.
In all the Albanian cities you can find numerous shops, which offer different goods, of well known brands, Glasses, antique objects, etc. Of great interest for the tourists are the traditional bazaars of Kruja, Korca, Shkodra, Gjirokastra dhe Tirana, where you can find the artisan works produced by Albanian people during th years. You can buy woody carved objects, ceramics, embroiders with popular motifs dhe also cooper objects. Albanian shops are open at 09:00-20:00 usually, and until 22:00 at summer. Most of the shopes stay open on Sunday.
Today many, if not all, Albanians accept the Euro
Souvenirs: raki, alabaster bunker ashtrays
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Restaurants are very easy to find. Albania, like the Balkans in general, has a primarily Turkish influence in its cuisine. This influence stems from over 400 years of Ottoman rule in the region. Recent influences after the fall of communism in the early 1990's have been from Italy and Western Europe in general. Most of what is available in neighboring countries such as Greece and Italy will be available in Albania, particularly in the larger cities.
Many people grow fruits and vegetables around their houses, most popularly all kinds of grapes, (red, black, green), that are used to make raki.
Albania is a very mountainous country, and these mountains have scattered olive trees that influence Albanian cuisine. Salads are usually made with fresh tomato and onion. Most Albanian people make their own bread, but going out for meals is very common.
Some sort of hearty stew is commonly included in Albanian dinners. These stews are easy to make, and flexible with ingredients. They include potatoes, onion, rice, etc.
Byrek - a type of savory pie is also common, and is made in different ways. One way is with spinach and feta cheese. Another is with ground meat and onion. Baklava is a popular desert and is always made as a desert during New Year's Eve. If going to Albania, expect lamb to be the main meat in many places. Lamb there is naturally fed, and does not have any odor like it does in North America. Two byreks and an ayran is a very common breakfast, so try it to understand why.
Cheese - lots of different types but mostly feta cheese. In village shops be prepared that you'll get the cheese in less hygienic way then in supermarkets but it's worth to try as it's usually delicious and in very good price (try those higher priced first). The "Gjirofarma"[10] feta cheese is similar to the Greek feta cheese, although a bit more expensive. However, most of the restaurants, especially in Tirana and the southern part of the country, use this cheese. Its very delicious, and its one of the few cheeses that are exported from Albania.
Lastly but not least, don't forget to check out the many pastry shops (pastiçeri) offering a wide variety of tasty pastry including delicious cakes.
A table with Albanian traditional food
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The preferred alcoholic hard drink is raki that is locally produced in small towns as well as in many homes in the countryside; in some instances you may run across men washing down breakfast with a few shots. Try the mulberry rakia - Albanians are the only people in the world that produce this drink with mulberry and plum, and its very delicious, especially around Gjirokaster. The number of homemade beers, wines and raki is as varied as the population itself; the quality of these drinks is as varied as the quantity available. Non-alcoholic drinks range from the well-known international and regional soft drink brands to the locally produced ones. You can find any type of soft drink in Albania, as well as natural mineral water,energy drinks, etc. Trebeshina water is especially good, and found in much of the country. Boza[11], a popular sweet drink made from maize (corn) and wheat is a traditional Albanian drink, and Albanians have been known as the best boza makers in the world.
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Inside the cities, hotels are abundant and prices per night start as low as €15. Hotels are usually clean and their staff in major cities generally speak English and/or Italian.
Outside the big cities, hotels are less common, but in places like Gjirokastra can be excellent value (e.g.: 1000 lek). If, for any reason, you find nowhere to sleep, the Albanian people have always been known for their hospitality, and will treat you like royalty as you stay with them.
Tirana Restaurants (Information on bar/restaurants in Tirana), [12]. edit
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[edit]Stay safe
Take the usual precautions. Foreigners are generally not targeted by the local crime scene, though pickpocketings do occur.
[edit]Stay healthy
It's best to drink bottled water, but potted water is usually drinkable too. The food in Albania is mostly healthy anywhere you go in the country. You can walk around to stay fit, as many people do in the capital, but be aware that the city suffers from severe air pollution. At summer, insect repellent should be taken as the mosquito season is very active especially near former swamps and along the Western lowland. Be careful at the beaches because shards of glass and sea urchins are common on the sea floor. Also, pharmacies and other stores are closed from about 12PM-4PM; so, bring all necessary medicine with you. Also, many Albanians smoke cigarettes. It is a normal thing and expect it everywhere. The government has banned smoking in restaurants but this is not really observed.
[edit]Respect
Albanians are very hospitable. Even more so than the rest of the Balkans, elder males expect to be shown respect on account of their age. Men of the family have to be respected in particular. Shake hands with them and do not argue about topics such as religion and politics. Certain topics are strictly taboo, although they may be fine in the United States or other countries. Homosexuality is one good example. Don't speak about gay rights, no matter what. Just remember that the situation changes a lot according to the location (village or city) and the people with whom you speak as well. Of course, in the hidden north, avoid topics that go beyond local understanding, but be sure that in Tirana you will find very cosmopolitan people that are as open to new ideas as the citizens of Western Europe. There is nothing particular to worry about; all you need to remember is to respect local people as much as you do back home.
Sometimes, if you stay for a night or so at someone's house, don't be suprised if you see a big, old AK-47 Kalashnikov staying at the wall. It's pretty normal for Albanians to keep guns in the house.
[edit]Traditions
In Albania it's common to kiss cheeks of males of your age or younger (if you are a man), even the very first time you meet them. This is especially for the regions of Fier, Tepelena, Vlora and Gjirokastra. In Northern Albania, you will simply touch each others cheeks, but not kiss them. Women also do kiss one another, sometimes from the very first time they meet, but men and women do not kiss each in the cheek unless they are friends for a long time. Kissing cheeks between young people, 15-20 years old, is however very common. If a baby is in the family, always ask to see him or her, and don't forget to add a compliment (usually "qenka i shendetshem, me jete te gjate" or "what a sweet baby" works best). If you are a man, or a woman with a group of men, don't compliment females, unless they are under 10-12 years. If you dont speak English, but a language where "you" in singular and "you" in plural are not the same (like Italian, Greek, German, etc.), be aware that some Albanians do not use the plural form in their language. Sometimes, even the prime-minister is adressed with "ti" (you in singular, "tu" in Italian, "Du" in German or "Esi" in Greek), if the journalist is a friend of him. However, when meeting people for the first time, its better if you adress them in plural, although they will shortly after ask you to adress them in singular. Policemen in Albania are often polite. They usually never stop foreign cars, but if you rent a car, they may stop you. However, when they see you are a foreign tourist, they will immediately tell you to go on (usually with a "ec, ec, rruge te mbare" which can be translated in "go on, have a nice trip"). When this happens, it's very polite if you respond with a "faleminderit" (thank you in Albanian).
Albanians love dancing, especially during weddings. If you are attending a party, don't be afraid to dance! Maybe you don't know the traditional dances, but try to learn.
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[edit]Electricity
Officially 220V 50Hz. Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 or the compatible, but non-grounded, CEE-7/16 "Europlug" types. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travelers should pack an adapter for these outlets if they plan to use North American electrical equipment in Albania.
Unexpected power outages without prior warnings are common in Albania. This is largely dependent on the amount of rainfall the country receives in any given year, as virtually all of electricity is generated from hydro plants in Albania. However this is becoming more and more rare.Only in Tirana you will not have power outages but expect so in other cities.Although all major cities and most of the towns have back-up generators, however it is best to err on the side of the caution and ask whether the place has a generator or not beforehand in order not to, say, get stuck in an elevator.
[edit]Contact
You can buy a local sim card for 600 Lek (Vodafone). You need to provide ID (passport) and give an address in Albania.
[edit]Get out
You can go from Shkoder in northern Albania to Ulcinj in Montenegro by taxi or vans. Fares can be negotiated between €15 and €20, it takes between 1 and 2 hours. From Ulcinj you can take busses to some of the main cities in Montenegro, including Bar, Budva, Kotor and Podgorica. You can leave by plane from Rinas international airport. You can go to Greece by Gjirokaster at the border crossing at Kavavi. You can leave for Italy from Durres or Vlora. From Saranda you can go to Corfu, Greece. You can go to Kosovo from Kukes on the new highway. There are also border crossings into Macedonia.
Crossing into Macedonia at the border between Pogradec and Ohrid, Macedonia is fairly straightforward. From Pogradec, one can take a taxi to the border - this will likely cost around €5 and take around 10 minutes. Once you get to the border, it is possible to walk into Macedonia, but do not expect to find taxis on the other side of the border. Instead, hire a taxi on the Albanian side (€25, 40 minutes to Ohrid) or wait for the minibus that turns around at the border. This bus comes every few hours and is the same bus that services the Sveti Naum Monastery, which lies a few kilometers from the border. If the bus does not show up, your best option would be to head to monastery's parking lot a few kilometers distant to find the bus(check Google Earth first to get a fix on its location).
[edit]Study in Albania
You can go to Shkoder in northern Albania and study Albanian language. There are language courses for foreign students to learn Albanian. They are offer in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish language.
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Sustainability in Luxury Retail
Sustainability in luxury retail – keeping it a priority.
When talking about sustainability in retail, it's easy to label fast-fashion brands as the ones that need to make the big changes. But while luxury brands have an advantage of products designed and purchased for longevity, as opposed to temporary use, these brands are still feeling the same pressure from customers and competitors to demonstrate their sustainability efforts. And while luxury products may have a more sustainable lifespan, in-store displays still play a huge part in their environmental footprint.
As we see more brands move forward with their post-pandemic retail strategy, it will be interesting to see how sustainability will be included, especially within retail design. Here are some examples of brands that have been continuing to make an impact throughout the pandemic.
Changing the spotlight on energy efficiency
Keeping the lights on is key for any retail store and brands have to rely on electricity to keep business going. In early 2020, Chanel pledged to source 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2025, including all retail stores and runway shows. As part of an overall strategy set out by the label, titled 'Chanel Mission 1.5°', it follows the Paris Climate agreement (COP21), which aims to limit the global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Spreading the sustainability message
While retailers closed their doors throughout most of 2020, luxury handbag and accessories brand, Anya Hindmarch saw an opportunity to spread a message through her shop front. You may remember the brands 'I Am Not A Plastic Bag' campaign back in 2007, in which it designed canvas bags for leading supermarket chain, Sainsbury's. But over the years, the mission has changed. The brand has shifted focus from awareness of the problem to circularity of materials. The recent 'I Am A Plastic Bag' collection is manufactured from recycled plastic bottles, which are spun into yarn to produce canvas that feels like cotton.
Over 2020 London Fashion Week, the designer closed her stores and filled them with 90,000 recycled plastic bottles to promote the new collection and encourage the conversation of circular economy throughout such an important week in the fashion industry. The windows displayed shocking statistics linked to damage caused by plastic bottles, along with a QR code that passers by could scan for more information. The graphics, of course, were made from eco-friendly inks and printed on PVC-free material. What's more, all elements were sourced within a 40-mile radius.
Financial commitments to sustainability
Over the last year, we have seen some major commitments to sustainability from leading luxury retailers. Prada recently took out a major sustainability-linked loan, against which the brand has to reduce its environmental impact otherwise it would face pecuniary consequences. Not long after this Chanel and Burberry followed a similar route, in the form of raising money from investor bonds.
This move saw Burberry develop its own 'Sustainability Bond Framework', designed to encourage financial backing from investors with the view of delivering the brands sustainability aims. The brand's aims include its ongoing efforts to increase its use of green energy, improve its material sourcing, reduce and re-evaluate its waste and to 'positively impact' one million people by 2022, by tackling educational inequality and supporting social and economic development and community cohesion.
It's great to see so many brands making innovations and commitments to sustainability, even during a global pandemic. It goes to show that creating a greener, more circular economy should always be a priority.
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Map: Active hate groups in the U.S.
Active Hate Groups in the United States
Program Note: The map shows different hate groups that are active across the country. It is part of the Intelligence Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center. Tune in to AC360° at 10 P.M. ET for more details on hate groups.
The Intelligence Project monitors hate groups and extremist activities throughout the U.S. and publishes the Center's award-winning Intelligence Report.
It also offers training to help law enforcement officials and human rights groups combat organized racism, including an online hate crime training course for law enforcement professionals.
Filed under: 360° Radar • 360º Follow • Hate Crime • What You Will Be Talking About Today
JC- Los Angeles
Is Reverend Wright's Trinity United Church listed on the map? How a man of the cloth can continually dispense bigoted views is beyond the pale.
How Barack and Michelle Obama could stomach him for twenty years is almost as bad.
Mike, Syracuse, NY
Estimates reported on CNN say that hate groups nationwide have 100,000 to 200,000 members. Of that it's estimated that 1-2% are inclined to do more than just talk; so that's 1,000-2,000 people nationwide prone to violence. As there are at least that many gang members in a major city like LA, also prone to violence, it would seem that the hype is getting a bit much. Murder is murder whether it's based on 'hate' or just to steal someone's wallet. You are just as dead.
@Flex, why are you focusing in on the Catholic Church's position on gay marriage and calling it hate? It is a position shared by the majority of Americans, including as Prop 8 showed, the majority of people in yoour own state. Could it be that you are just hateful of Catholics?
Mike in NYC
@Mari:
You've never heard of anyone chanting "Go Back to Europe" or "Go Home Gringo"? Or Nation of Aztlan? Or Professor Jose Angel Gutierrez, who said, "We have got to eliminate the gringo, and what I mean by that is if the worst comes to the worst, we have got to kill him."
Assuming that their views are representative of Hispanics is no worse than assuming Von Brunn's ideas are representative of Whites.
BTW, everyone, the word "hate" as used in the present context is idiotic. We all hate. It's the flip side of love. There are things that I genuinely hate, and the righteous among you would probably call me a "hater" for hating them.
Mr Cooper I had a question. Since I was born in the USA and I believe
you are too. You went to high school and you saw the blacks were always at the back of the class. Either they were not paid attention like the others. What my point is, when you request one thing from a white person, may be in your office or on the street then you request the same thing from a black person. You treat each one differently like
same way in classroom.e.g. blacks are stupied. Is that not hate? Even they both completed there jobs but are treated differently.Police is a good example of hate in USA against black. I am not black but I think we have to look within us. Black and white is the biggest hate group in the USA. You don't have to go far to find that group its everywhere.I don't believe in hate. I treated eveyone equally. Frank Florida
I am an AA women, who witnessed first hand more Hate, from my own race during this Presidential run,then I have ever witnessed from Whites. So this racism is from all races against all races,and sometimes against their own race.
I want to comment on a post submitted on 6/11/2009 from Sara, in MN. Sara, I guess is a teacher, who stated that she has students who participate in hate crimes, but it is was basically not their fault in how they feel cause they were taught to hate and that they are good kids deep down. I agree with her, that hate is taught. However, where I lost the "our connection" is when she said, her students are good kids deep down. Is there such as thing as a good "skin head"? I do appreciate that she is trying… good luck to you Sara.
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I am shocked by the entire affair. Wolf Blitzer's personal brewmaster taking a shotgun to the Holocaust Museum instead of making home-brew and chilling back at the place. I am also shocked by Langhart Cohen comparing Emmitt Till and JIm Crow, Southern
Segregation to the extermination of the Jews at the hands of the brutal monster Adolf Hitler. This is an outrage and every Jew in this country and I have Jewish Ancestry should be offended by the bogus comparison. Also the politics from the Left of the Crazy White Dude
and the politics from the Right of Hitler With An Afro needs to stop.
I remember seeing comparisons of Pat Robertson to Slobadan
Milosovic, Hitler With an Afro Saddam Hussein and other assorted
nonsense coming from everwhere. "Stop The Madness" please.
Stephen JC, TN
hate groups are nothing but bullies. how do you stop bullies? you stand up to them.I see someone bulling someone I go and start bulling them.they do like it when the shoe is on the other foot.
looks like they didnt like what a non rascist white american had to say so they deleted my comment, maybe I shouldnt have talked about the pro-Israel lobby huh?
I hate to admit it but the only way to deal with these groups is by exterminating each one of those "inbred, vile pieces of waste". Decent people of all ethnic groups are very weary of the cowards in these organizations. I hope to encounter one of these pathetic pieces of" Excramate" on the street. In a fair exchange, I would destroy you.


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Art | 11 Jul 2019 | By Elly Parsons
Olafur Eliasson's climate-centric show takes Tate by storm
The Danish-Icelandic artist's summerlong Tate Modern takeover begins with far-reaching retrospective and Terrace Bar treats
Installation view of 'Olafur Eliasson: In real life' at Tate Modern, on view from 11 July 2019 – 5 January 2020. Photography: Anders Sune Berg
Bowlfuls of carbon-conscious, seasonal, and vegetarian fayre greet guests gathered for 'Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life' at Tate Modern's Terrace Bar. If you've come to get closer to the globally recognised star-artist, to understand him 'IRL', breaking bread is the place to start.
These bowls go deep. They represent Studio Olafur Eliasson's message – of sustainability, community and experimentation – in its most elemental form. The Berlin studio (which comprises craftsmen, architects, archivists, filmmakers, administrators, cooks), is famed for its communal approach, typified by the daily lunches, cooked and eaten family-style on long benches. Think wholemeal sourdough and beet soup for the soul.
The Presence of Absence, by Olafur Eliasson, installation view at Tate Modern
The exhibition packs bellyfuls in. A 39m corridor of dense fog; 450 models, prototypes, and geometrical studies from the artist's studio; a huge wall of reindeer moss from Finland – it's an ambitious mesh of Eliasson's three-decade long exploration of (among other things) climate change.
Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' confronts Londoners with the realities of climate change
Outside, a dramatic Waterfall (2019) installation measures over 11m in height, with its exoskeleton of pumps and pipes on display. It's positioned not far from where Ice Watch (an installation of glacial ice from Greenland) stood in December 2018, in a poignant curatorial decision that reflects the fragility of melting ice caps. Inside, the theme ruminates. One of the quieter exhibits, a series of photographs of Iceland's glaciers taken by the artist in 1999, will be replaced in the autumn by a new artwork that incorporates the old series alongside photos taken 20 years on, illustrating the changes in this landscape that are happening now.
In a continuation of his Tate takeover – which, for the institution, no doubt presents exciting opportunities to replicate the blinding success of Eliasson's glowing sun, that attracted more than two million people in 2003 – a city of white Lego will be dropped into the Turbine Hall later this month, upon which visitors can unleash their inner architect. §
Waterfall, 2019, by Olafur Eliasson, installation view outside Tate Modern. Photography: Anders Sune Berg
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Moss wall, 1994, by Olafur Eliasson, installation view at Tate Modern, 2019. Photography: Anders Sune Berg. Courtesy of the artist; neugerriemschneider, Berlin; and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York / Los Angeles. © 1994 Olafur Eliasson
Cold wind sphere, 2012, by Olafur Eliasson, installation view at Tate Modern, 2019. Photography: Anders Sune Berg. Gift of the Clarence Westbury Foundation, 2013. Centre Pompidou, Musée national d'art modern, Centre de creation industrielle, Paris. © 2012 Olafur Eliasson
'Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life', until 5 January 2020, Tate Modern. tate.org.uk
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Олексій Дмитрович Федоров (; 27 вересня 1972, Могильов) — білоруський шахіст, гросмейстер від 1995 року.

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Від початку 1990-х років належав до когорти провідних білоруських шахістів. У 1993, 1995, 2005 i 2008 роках чотири рази здобув звання чемпіона країни в особистому заліку. Від 1994 до 2008 року сім разів узяв участь у шахових олімпіадах, крім того між 1997 і 2003 роками чотири рази виступив на командних чемпіонатах Європи.

Тричі стартував на чемпіонатах світу ФІДЕ, які турнірах за кубковою системою, із яких найкращий результат показів 1999 року в Лас-Вегас, де після перемог над Борисом Гульком i Яном Тімманом потрапив до 4-го раунду (найкращої шістнадцятки чемпіонату). В тому раунді програв (на дограванні) Сергієві Мовсесяну й вибув з подальшої боротьби. В інших двох випадках вибував у 1-му раунді, поступаючись Олександрові Іванову (Нью-Делі, 2000) і Ашоту Анастасяну (Москва, 2001/02).

Неодноразово брав участь у міжнародних турнірах, один з найвищих успіхів здобув 2003 року в Москві, де на турнірі Аерофлот опен поділив 1-ше місце (разом з Віорелом Бологаном, Олексієм Александровим i Петром Свідлером). До інших його успіхів належать перемоги (одноосібні або поділ), зокрема, у:

 Воскресенську (1993, разом з Олександром Нікітіним),
 Мінську (1995, разом з Юрієм Шульманом, Олегом Корнєєвим i В'ячеславом Дидишко),
 Санкт-Петербургу (1996, разом з Лембітом Оллем),
 Москві (1995 i 1996)
 Аарсі (1999),
 Калькуті (1999),
 Нью-Делі (2006),
 Мінську (2006, разом з Євгеном Мірошниченком i Ігорем Курносовим),
 Саратові (2007, разом із, зокрема, Андрієм Девяткіним, Сергієм Азаровим, Денисом Хісматулліним i Євгеном Томашевським),
 Бухаресті (2008, разом з Євгеном Мірошниченком i Дмитром Кононенком).

Найвищий рейтинг Ело дотепер мав станом на 1 січня 2000 року, досягнувши 2684 пунктів, посідав тоді 14-те місце в світовій класифікації ФІДЕ і 1-ше серед білоруських шахістів.

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Brittany Collins-Hampston is a Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University in the class of 2013. She is also a native of Dayton, OH, alum of Stivers School for the Arts and two time alum of the University of Cincinnati. Brittany's newest accomplishment is being the distinguished author of the self-published, informative book: "From First Generation College Student to First Generation Graduate".
When talking with Brittany about her inspiration for writing the book, her passion for the topic was very clear. Collins-Hampston asserted that her inspiration came from the personal experiences of her and some of her colleagues. In writing her work, which she began five years ago upon graduation from the University of Cincinnati, the journey of the her writings was a nostalgic l look back into her early college career. The book was a reflection of the things that she did correctly, along with the things that she did wrong but saw others around her doing correctly. Collins–Hampston stated that she had her fair share of both experiences during her time. Being a first generation student herself there wasn't the same type guidance and forewarning of the struggles and temptations of college life from her parents as those who parents had been to college. Some of the issues that appear small but can shape your experience such as choosing a roommate, study habits, and properly writing an email.
Hence the birth of "From First Generation College Student to First Generation Graduate"! The goal that Collins-Hampston has set forth is to be able to encourage and mentor the upcoming classes of 1st generation students in a way she didn't have available to herself. When speaking of the creation of the book and talking of struggles, one of the largest struggles was gaining interest from a publishing house. This is what pushed Collins-Hampston to self-publish. Collins-Hampston expressed that she initially thought she would send it to some large publishing house and they would love the book and from there she would become a best-seller. She soon realized that it doesn't really happen that easily or often for everyday people and began to send her work to everyone from Tavis Smiley to anyone whose name was on the back of the book. After all these efforts failed, she spoke with a friend earlier this year who encouraged her to self-publish.
In addition to her writings she is also starting a book scholarship. For every 1000 books sold she will be giving a gifted student a four year $250 book scholarship to relieve the student of one potential burden. In speaking of goals, Collins-Hampston did express that in the case this initial venture become a success, she would enjoy the opportunity to go into public/ motivational speaking. Possibly even continued writing to expand upon the topic of success for college students and especially first generation students.
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Free knitting patterns that don't look knit are hard to find. This Ocean Sunset Lace Bolero could have come straight out of a store. The stunning coloration and delicate lace look too beautiful to be made by hand. This shrug will look lovely paired with just about anything, but it will shine the brightest at a formal event, worn over a nice blouse or a classy dress in complementing colors. Learn how to knit a bolero you'll never want to put away wearing with this pattern. Please note this pattern is only available in size small.
Follow Charts 1 and 2 working back and forth in rows.
Only the RS (odd-numbered) rows are shown.
Work the WS (even-numbered) rows as purl all sts, including yo's.
Follow Chart 3 working in rounds. Only the odd-numbered rnds are shown.
Work the even-numbered rnds as knit all sts, including yo's.
Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on RS rows, purl on WS rows.
Note: The bolero is worked from the top down. There are 14 stitches increased on every RS row. After the armholes have been worked, the Back and Front are worked in one piece and at the same time, the stitches for the sleeves are placed on a holder.
Cast on 3 stitches. Beginning with a knit row on RS work in St st for 80 rows.
Next row (RS): Knit 3, pick up 59 stitches along left edge of strip, then pick up 3 stitches along cast-on edge = 65 stitches.
Next row (WS): Purl 3 (front border), place a stitch marker, purl 4 (left front), place marker, purl 4 (left sleeve), place marker, purl 20 (left back), place marker, purl 4 (center back), place marker, purl 20 (right back), place marker, purl 4 (right sleeve), place marker, purl 4 (right front), place marker, purl 2 (front border).
Note: Slip markers every row.
Next row (RS): Knit 2, work 4-stitch repeat of Chart 1 twice, 20 stitches of Chart 2, 4 stitches of Chart 1, 20 stitches of Chart 2, 4-stitch repeat of Chart 1 twice, knit 3. Work rows 1 - 14 of Charts 1 and 2, keeping the outer 2 or 3 stitches of border in St st.
Then work rows 1 - 14 of Chart 2 three times over all stitches, keeping the border sts in St st.
Then work rows 1 - 11 of Chart 2 once more = 597 stitches.
Next row (WS): Purl to left sleeve, place next 79 sleeve stitches on a stitch holder (armhole opening), cast on 15 stitches, purl to right sleeve, place next 79 sleeve stitches on a stitch holder (armhole opening), cast on 15 stitches, purl to end = 469 stitches.
On the next RS row, work row 13 of Chart 2 = 481 stitches.
Then work row 1 - 14 of Chart 2 three times = 613 stitches. Bind off all stitches.
Place the sts from one sleeve holder to needle and pick up 17 stitches along bound-off armhole sts = 96 stitches.
Join and work in the round following Chart 3, working the 16-st repeat 6 times. Work rounds 1 - 28 twice. Bind off sts loosely knitwise. Work other sleeve in same way.
Sew in all ends. Block bolero lightly.
Has anyone knitted this bolero successfully? I have located the original pattern, noted that the number of stitches is different from this source to the original PDF. If someone could help I would be grateful.
Always go with the original or source of the pattern, the patterns on here are not updated and don't usually include any erratas, so the original is the best source of information.
Hi Linda. Thank you. The original pattern also has an error that has not been corrected. I am managing to knit the bolero, but not as it is written. I have not yet finished it. Unfortunately I did not write down the changes that I have made.
Sorry Lisa for the incorrect name.
I just tried original site for download and its not there? Is this pattern good or not? I tried http//us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/bolero-lac == e-pattern-s9046/Schachenmayr-Free-Pattern-S9046-Bo == lero-AjourmusterUS0.pdf.
What a lovely bolero / shawl. Those colors are gorgeous and truly do look like a West Coast sunset in the summer. Great chart diagrams come with pattern. This shrug will look lovely paired with just about anything. You'll never want to put away wearing with this. Note that this is for the advanced knitter.
An experienced knitter can knit this lace bolero by following the pattern draft and the lace stitch pattern. I have knit items with just an item copied. It may be time consuming but well worth the effort.
I have not begun this pattern yet but read comments so googled Schachenmayr pattern S9046 (called Bolero in Lace Pattern by Schachenmayr). Beginning almost immediately, that pattern differs markedly from the one printed here. Please check out the one from google and let me know which one sounds right. There is obviously problems with the one here.
Sooo...still no answer on error in this pattern???? Please respond!
This website only hosts patterns they are not able to answer your specific questions or make pattern corrections, only the person/website that owns them is able to do that.
Help!! Appears to be an error in this pattern, as others have noted. Not enough stitches to continue repeats of Chart 2, after initial 14 rows. Very frustrating. Bought the yarn and now stuck. I am a very experienced knitter but don't really want to "write my own pattern." Help!!!!
Looks beautiful. BUT, come on, only available in small size! Thanks a lot for nothing!
Gaandi - did you ever get a response to your question? I am at the same place and wondering what to do. Please anyone have an answer??????
Same issue. After repeating charts 12 it says to repeat chart 2 over all stitches there were not enough stitches to repeat pattern twice. In middle sections. Only 36 st instead of 40. Anyone have the answer?
What a shame that such a pretty pattern is limited to only that small percentage of people in the world who are size small. Do you have any idea what multiples to use to make this pattern larger?
We thousands of small people thank you for sharing this pattern with us.
Size small only? Thanks for nothing. I am not a math genius so no, I cannot figure out the entire pattern upsized -- that's why I look for patterns!
I'm also confused on the same part. would love someone to give some insight!! What a beautiful pattern, would love to make it.
adelebor, when reading the row of the charts, dont count the yarn overs as you have not created them yet so chart 1 only has 4 stitches and chart 2 only has 20 stitches to start with. So just knit the charts as they are.


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Storia
I primi alberi per la foresta furono piantati nel 1951. L'organizzazione mondiale del servizio ebraico B'nai B'rith finanziò una parte significativa della piantumazione degli alberi da parte del Fondo Nazionale Ebraico.

Oltre agli alberi piantati nella foresta per commemorare le vittime dell'Olocausto, la foresta contiene diversi memoriali:

 Il Rotolo di Fuoco, una grande scultura in bronzo di Nathan Rapoport, a forma di doppio rotolo della Torah, il primo raffigurante scene di distruzione del popolo ebraico in epoca antica e moderna, e il secondo raffigurante scene di rinascita nazionale.
 La Grotta dei Martiri, una grotta naturale che si è sviluppata come luogo di riflessione in comunione con la memoria delle vittime dell'Olocausto.
 Il Memoriale di Anna Frank, un grande cubo raffigurante l'edificio in cui si nascosero la famiglia Frank e gli altri ebrei, e una rappresentazione di un castagno che si poteva vedere dall'edificio.

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Collegamenti esterni

 Forest of the Martyrs in the Bezalel Narkiss Index of Jewish Art at the Center for Jewish Art, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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Q: "data-url" jQuery Mobile confusing Can Anyone put more some light on "data-url" attributes in jQuery Mobile currently I read the documentation I found it too confusing does any has a working demo or something.
Please avoid Copy pasting the the content from  jQuery mobile website it can definitely help
some  one else looking out for same in same state of confuse like I am .

A: You are looking at a rather old link of the documentation. The latest version of the documentation has more information about the purpose of the data-url attribute. You can check out the new 1.0 version on the relevant page at the following link: http://jquerymobile.com/demos/1.0/docs/pages/page-navmodel.html
I really honestly believe that the documentation, especially the 1.0 documentation, will explain this better, but I will attempt anyway: In order to really understand the data-url attribute, you need to understand the jQuery Mobile model of combining all of your HTML pages into a single HTML document for your mobile website. These pages are generally loaded lazily into the same document. When you navigate to the HTML document with jQuery Mobile loaded on the page, the HTML will be parsed, and only one "page" will be displayed.
The data-url is an attribute that you put on a jQM page in order to enable Ajax navigation. When you click on a link, the jQM navigation will first look for a matching data-url attribute on a page. For instance, if you browse to jQM-enabled page that has a URL of "example-host/some/path#/features/123", jQuery Mobile will first look on the current document for a jQM page that has the attribute data-url="/features/123". If it finds it, then it hides the current jQM page and displays the one it found. If it doesn't find it, then it attempts an Ajax request to the URL "example-host/features/123", loading the contents in as yet another jQM page if it finds a valid page.
These jQM documentation links should provide further help:
Anatomy of a Page
jQM Page Model

A: There's an additional very important use-case for data-url - which is during redirects :
Let's say a user navigates to /store/youraccount but they're not logged in.
Your server will probably redirect them to a login page /store/login. This comes back to the browser as a 301 redirect which is loaded without jQuery Mobile even knowing about the change. The page will display correctly but the URL at the top will still be store/youraccount.
By setting data-url on the login page like this, jQuery mobile can correctly update the URL after a redirect which means it can be bookmarked and <form> tags without action specified will work.
How data-url stops <form> from breakings:
If your page contains a <form> tag defined without an action attribute then the default behavior is to post back to the current page - yup you guessed it the browser still thinks we're on /store/youraccount
So when you put data-url='/store/login it can correctly update the URL.
<div data-role="page" data-url="/store/login"
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Note: even if your form has an action you will still need to set data-url. THis is just an example to show how leaving off data-url can break things.

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Anna Barbara Abesch, ook wel Anna Barbara van Esch (Sursee, 23 maart 1706 - aldaar, 15 februari 1773), was een Zwitserse achterglasschilderes.

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Anna Barbara Abesch was een dochter van Johann Peter Abesch. Ze was katholiek en was actief als achterglasschilderes in Sursee. Ze leidde deze kunstvorm tot haar hoogtepunt en oefende een brede stilistische invloed uit, vooral op andere leden van haar familie. Zo'n 120 gedateerde, 40 ongedateerde en 100 toegeschreven werken van haar hand zijn bewaard gebleven. Haar werken waren geïnspireerd door Franse modellen en beelden, naast een twintigtal portretten, vooral religieuze en mythologische thema's uit. Volgens wetenschappelijk onderzoek zou Abesch in Sursee een werkplaats hebben gehad het hoofd te kunnen bieden tegen de talrijke opdrachten die ze ontving van kloosters (Einsiedeln, Engelberg, Eschenbach, Fischingen, Muri, Seedorf, Saint-Urbain) en particulieren (zoals de families Schnyder von Wartensee en zur Gilgen).

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The home, which occupies the front of the building's ninth floor and a small portion of the tenth, has many of its circa 1916 details intact, including an oval dining room with large crown moldings and a grandly scaled living room with intricate carvings above the doors. These blend with more contemporary features, such as the spiral staircase made of glass and steel that leads to the upper level.
There are four rooms that can be bedrooms, three of them with bathrooms attached; two of those rooms—one on the ninth floor and the other on the tenth—are now used as studies. The ninth-floor study has windows that face the lake; the other bedrooms do not. The kitchen is relatively small but has been fitted out in a light, contemporary look.
The building, designed by L. G. Hallberg and completed in 1916, has a large rooftop deck shared by all residents. It is a few steps from this condo's tenth-floor addition, which was a separate studio apartment until three years ago, when Hollingsworth and Noyer bought it and installed the spiral staircase for access. That 600-square-foot addition brought the condo's total space to 3,400 square feet.
Price Points: The sellers put the home on the market about five months ago, with the same price as they are asking now.
Listing Agent: Brad Lippitz of Prudential Rubloff; 773-404-1144 or brad@bradlippitz.com


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