“Sami Frasheri” hosts 25th Symposium of the International Committee for Pre-Ottoman and Ottoman Studies (CIÉPO)

International Conference “Albanians and Communism” Concludes with Insightful Findings

The international scientific conference “Albanians and Communism,” co-organized by the Sami Frashëri Institute and the Institute for the Study of Communist Crimes and Consequences (ISKK), successfully concluded its sessions on November 15-16. The presentations offered during the conference illuminated lesser-known aspects of Albanian history during the communist era, marking one...

November 17, 2023

Conferences

“The Battle for 20 Percent”: A Deep Dive into Ethnic Self-Declaration Challenges in Albania’s Population Census

October 19, 2023 – In an insightful session of the “Open Seminars,” the Institute “Sami Frashëri” and the Center for Advanced Studies (CNS) hosted Prof. Asoc. Ardit Bido, Director of the Albanian Archives. The seminar took place on Thursday, October 19, 2023, and focused on the contentious issue of ethnic...

October 19, 2023

Open seminars • Projects

Dr. Emir Hadzikadunic Discusses the New American Strategy in the Balkans at “Open Seminars”

June 9, 2023 – The “Open Seminars” series, renowned for its insightful discussions on geopolitics, recently welcomed Dr. Emir Hadzikadunic, a former ambassador and esteemed expert in Balkan security. The seminar focused on the evolving American strategy in the Balkans, which Dr. Hadzikadunic critically evaluated, offering his profound insights into...

June 6, 2023

Open seminars • Projects

Prof. Dr. Enver Bytyci Sheds Light on Russian Geopolitics in Eastern and Southeastern Europe at “Open Seminars”

June 5, 2023 – In a compelling session of the “Open Seminars” series, Prof. Dr. Enver Bytyci, a renowned expert in geopolitical studies, presented an in-depth analysis of Russia’s strategic maneuvers in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, particularly against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis following Russia’s occupation of Ukraine. This...

June 5, 2023

Open seminars • Projects

A Historic Celebration: The First Albanian Culture Week in Pisa, Italy

April 30, 2023 – The historic city of Pisa, Italy, became the stage for an unprecedented celebration of Albanian cultural heritage with the inaugural Albanian Culture Week. This groundbreaking event, orchestrated by the Albanian Cultural Association “La Grande Onda” in collaboration with the Institute “Sami Frashëri” and with the robust...

April 30, 2023

Conferences • Projects

“Open Seminars” Explores Challenges and Achievements of Young Albanian Writers with Vaka Bler and Marinela Sela

April 15, 2023 – The Institute “Sami Frashëri” hosted an engaging session of “Open Seminars” featuring young and talented writers Bler Vaka and Marinela Sela. The seminar, dedicated to the theme “Young Writers: The Challenges They Face and the Opportunities They Present in the Literary World,” provided a platform for...

April 15, 2023

Open seminars • Projects