The Collapse of Financial Pyramids in Albania – Chaos, Death, and Loss of Savings
After the death of dictator Enver Hoxha and the fall of the communist regime in 1991, Albania entered a new era - of democracy and free market. However, society, inexperienced in capitalist economics, became an easy target for fraudsters. By the mid-90s, financial pyramids began popping up like mushrooms - companies offering investments with unrealistically high interest rates, often reaching up to 100% in a short time.
Tirana – a post-communist city with soul and potential
Tirana, the capital of Albania, evokes mixed feelings. The city is often perceived as urban chaos. On a relatively small area – less than 50 km² – nearly a million people live. For comparison: Warsaw, with 1.7 million inhabitants, occupies as much as 520 km². Such a high population density brings many challenges.
Famous Albanians – Outstanding Figures from a Small Country
Albania is a Balkan state that, despite its small size and population, has given the world many famous personalities. Its area is 28,748 km², comparable to the Greater Poland Voivodeship in Poland. The population is about 2.8 million. Nevertheless, many outstanding Albanians have made their mark in history, not only in their nation's memory but also worldwide.
Albania – Is it really a Muslim country?
When I was planning my first trip to Albania in 2015, I encountered warnings from my family. They were concerned about my safety, convinced that Albania, as a Muslim country, could be dangerous. At that time, my knowledge about this country was minimal, so I decided to explore the topic. I began intensive reading about its history and spoke with many Albanians to better understand their culture and worldview.
