Vollga: An Albanian Fairy Tale
A satirical account of a property dispute in Vollga, following a power of attorney, a disputed sale and the intervention of a neighbourhood strongman.
MoreErblin Vukaj
Experienced media and communication professional with a demonstrated history of working in the media industry. Skilled in reporting, news writing, newscasting, editorials, sports commentator and free-time blogger.
Violence has no gender!
The recent violence against women is the tip of the iceberg in a society that accepts violence and rewards those who use it.
MoreRadovan Karadžić will die in prison!
A reaction to Radovan Karadžić’s 40-year sentence on 24 March 2016 and what the verdict meant for the victims of the war in Bosnia.
MoreAlbania and its aspirations
Albania’s pursuit of NATO membership and European integration frames a discussion of security, regional relations and the diplomatic visits of 2015.
MoreA brief account of media coverage of international developments
A study of Albanian print coverage of international developments in the first half of 2015, examining reporting on Turkey, ISIS and Macedonia.
More“Agenda-setting” and the political agenda
English adaptation of an analysis of democratic representation, elections and the risks posed by media capture and manipulated political sympathies.
MoreThe “media” premises on which the “people’s representatives” are elected
English adaptation of Erblin Vukaj’s analysis of how media coverage, political influence and financing shape voters’ perceptions of their representatives.
MoreInfluence through agenda-setting
English adaptation of an analysis of agenda-setting: how news selection, prominence and repetition direct public attention and influence political expectations.
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An opinion on “Opinion.al”
An open letter to Blendi Fevziu questions Opinion.al’s general news content and proposes a website built around the programme, its guests and a searchable transcript archive.
MorePreface to a thesis
The lessons of my literature teacher and Spartak Ngjela’s memoirs led me to ask what international reporting can teach us about our own society, and what Albania’s media leave out.
MoreThe higher education bill academics oppose
University lecturers criticize the government-approved higher education bill over autonomy, funding and consultation, while Mark Marku and Artan Fuga question whether Parliament will change it.
MoreÇajupi High School reveals what “smart classrooms” will look like
Teachers Diana Myrto and Flutura Malo explain the planned smart classrooms, tablet controls, digital tests and electronic registers after a trial at Andon Zako Çajupi High School.
More“Telemedicine offers more possibilities for patients in the districts”
Arian Boci describes Albania’s telemedicine network and regional consultations as a new Teletrauma Center opens, while SUT calls for specialized trauma training.
More“Philosophy is not to blame; the textbook is”
Aleksandër Kocani argues for stronger philosophy teaching and a clearer textbook, while three philosophy graduates question compulsory study and describe limited job prospects.
MorePlagiarism, a great sickness, but Albanians are not the only ones who copy
English adaptation of reporting from the launch of Sali Bytyçi’s book on alleged plagiarism by Sabri Hamiti, including the speakers’ arguments and a more cautious response.
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Young architects propose 26 projects to promote Albania
Arba Baxhaku’s proposal to rebuild Vau i Dejës’s Church of St. Mary wins an architecture competition, alongside ideas for the Rock of Kavajë and Orikum.
MoreDisillusionment at a traumatized hospital
A 2015 visit to the University Trauma Hospital finds worn-out waiting areas, damp walls and heating problems, alongside equipment improvements that doctors say remain incomplete.
MoreAlbanians lacked bread while “Gjethi” bought equipment costing 100 thousand dollars
Agron Tufa and Bashkim Shehu discuss the planned House of Leaves museum, surveillance under communism and the importance of preserving public memory.
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