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List Of People From Durrës
The following are notable people who were either born, raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Durrës: Historical figure * Anastasius I, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire * Aretes of Dyrrachium, natural philosopher. * Jahja Ballhysa, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence * Pietro Bianco, pirate from Durrës who lived in the 1450s * Bruti family, Medieval family which ruled in Durres. * Abaz Efendi Çelkupa, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence * Mustafa Hanxhiu, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence * Karl Topia, Prince of Albania * Nikollë Mekajshi, early 17th century Albanian patriot. Politics and public office * Pjetër Arbnori, "the Mandela of the Balkans" * Vangjush Dako, Mayor of Durrës * Namik Dokle, politician and former Chairman of the Parliament of Albania from September 2001 to April 2002 * Grida Duma, female politician * Lefter Koka, former Mayor of Durrës, politician, and former ministe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durrës
Durrës ( , ; sq-definite, Durrësi) is the second most populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Durrës County and Durrës Municipality. It is located on a flat plain along the Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast between the mouths of the Erzen and Ishëm at the southeastern corner of the Adriatic Sea. Durrës' climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean climate. Durrës was founded by Ancient Greek colonists from Corinth and Corcyra under the name of Epidamnos around the 7th century BC in cooperation with the local Illyrian Taulantii. Also known as Dyrrachium, Durrës essentially developed as it became an integral part of the Roman Empire and its successor the Byzantine Empire. The Via Egnatia, the continuation of the Via Appia, started in the city and led across the interior of the Balkan Peninsula to Constantinople in the east. In the Middle Ages, Durrës was contested between Bulgarian, Venetian and Ottoman dominions. The Ottomans ultimatel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chairman Of The Parliament Of Albania
The Parliament of Albania ( sq, Kuvendi i Shqipërisë) or Kuvendi is the unicameral representative body of the citizens of the Republic of Albania; it is Albania's legislature. The Parliament is composed of no less than 140 members elected to a four-year term on the basis of direct, universal, periodic and equal suffrage by secret ballot. The Parliament is presided over by the Speaker, who is assisted by at least one deputy speaker. The electoral system is based on party-list proportional representation. There are 12 multi-seat constituencies, corresponding to the country's counties. The Parliament's powers are defined by the Constitution of Albania. It is responsible to amend the borders of Albania or the Constitution, passes all laws, approves the cabinet, supervises the work of the government, declares war, decides on cessation of hostilities, adopts the state's budgets and approves the state's accounts. Another duties includes, calling referendums, performs elections and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artan Jazxhi
Artan Jazxhi (born 6 July 2001) is an Albanian professional footballer who currently play as a centre-back for Albanian club Teuta Teuta (Illyrian languages, Illyrian: *''Teutana'', 'mistress of the people, queen'; grc, Τεύτα; lat, Teuta) was the queen regent of the Ardiaei tribe in Illyria, who reigned approximately from 231 BC to 228/227 BC. Following the death .... References 2001 births Living people Sportspeople from Durrës County People from Durrës Albanian men's footballers Men's association football defenders Kategoria Superiore players Shkëndija Durrës players KF Teuta Durrës players {{Albania-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arbër Aliu
Arbër Aliu (13 January 1988 – 29 June 2019) was an Albanian footballer. He last played as a defender for KF Erzeni. He died on 29 June 2019 after a personal watercraft accident. Club career Before joining KF Erzeni, he was playing for KF Tërbuni Pukë in the Albanian Superliga, and was previously on the books of Partizani Tirana Futboll Klub Partizani, or FK Partizani for short, is an Albanian professional football club based in Tirana, that competes in the Kategoria Superiore. Founded in 1946, the club was historically affiliated to the Albanian army. Partizani's curren .... References 1988 births 2019 deaths Footballers from Durrës Albanian men's footballers Men's association football defenders FK Partizani Tirana players FC Kamza players KS Turbina Cërrik players KF Skënderbeu Korçë players KF Tërbuni Pukë players KF Erzeni Shijak players {{Albania-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth And Sports (Albania)
The Ministry of Culture () is a department of the Albanian Government responsible for the implementation of government tourism, cultural affairs, youth and sports policy. The current minister is Elva Margariti of the Rama II Cabinet. History Since the establishment of the institution, the Ministry of Culture has been reorganized by joining other departments or merging with other ministries, thus making its name change several times. This list reflects the changes made in years in pluralist history since 1992 as an institution: * Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports ''(Ministria e Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sporteve)'' from 1992 to 1996 * Ministry of Culture, Youth and Women ''(Ministria e Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Gruas)'' from 1996 to 1997 * Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports ''(Ministria e Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sporteve)'' from 1997 to 2005 * Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports ''(Ministria e Turizmit, Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sporteve)'' from 2005 to 2013 * Ministry of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinand Xhaferraj
Ferdinand Xhaferaj is an Albanian politician. He was the Minister of Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth and Sports of that country, serving since 2009, and is a member of the Democratic Party of Albania. Candidate for Durrës Ferdinand Xhaferaj in 2011 resigned as MP and minister for his candidature for Durrës. References Living people Democratic Party of Albania politicians Government ministers of Albania Culture ministers of Albania Tourism ministers of Albania People from Durrës 1964 births Members of the Parliament of Albania 21st-century Albanian politicians {{Albania-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nako Spiru
Athanas Spiru, known as Nako Spiru, (4 January 1918 – 20 November 1947) was an Albanian politician and high-ranking official of the Communist Party of Albania (PKSh). He served as Minister of Economy and Industry from 1946 until his untimely death the following year. Early life Nako Spiru was born on 4 January 1918 to a wealthy Orthodox family in the port city of Durrës. He was the third of four children born to teacher Perikli Spiru and Kasiani Papa. He had two older sisters (Titika and Eleonora), and a younger brother (Kristaq). Spiru completed the boys' primary school in his hometown during the years 1926‒1929. He studied in the Italian Commercial College of Corfu and later economics at the University of Turin. Life After the Italian invasion of Albania in 1939, he joined the resistance and served as the right hand of Enver Hoxha in the National Liberation Movement. In 1941, he became member of the newly founded Communist Party of Albania. After the assassination of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sokol Olldashi
Sokol Olldashi (17 December 1972 – 20 November 2013) was an Albanian politician. A member of the Democratic Party of Albania, he was the Minister of Public Works, Transportation and Telecommunications in the cabinet of Sali Berisha. After the conclusion of the defeat in the parliamentary elections of 23 June 2013, Sokol Olldashi ran for the office of the chairman of the Democratic Party, after the resignation of its leader Sali Berisha. He lost the elections for party leadership to incumbent leader of the Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha Lulzim Basha (; born 12 June 1974) is an Albanian politician who served as the chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania, the main opposition party, from 2013 to March 21, 2022 when he stepped down from the leadership of the party. Basha was .... He died on 20 November 2013 in a car accident in the outskirts of Tirana. References External linksBiographical datafrom the Albanian government (in Albanian) 1972 births 2013 deaths De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazmend Oketa .
Gazmend Oketa (born 14 December 1968 in Durrës District, Albania) is an Albanian politician. He served as Deputy Prime Minister of Albania, as well as Minister of Defence. Political career On 12 March 2007, Oketa was named Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Ilir Rusmajli. On 22 March 2008, Oketa succeeded Fatmir Mediu as Minister Of Defence following Medihu's resignation. He was replaced on 17 September 2009 by Arben Imami. On 30 May 2012, Oketa formed a new political party in Albania, New Democratic Spirit, alongside other Democratic Party politicians. Albanian media called it ''"The Party of President"'' referring to Bamir Topi Bamir Myrteza Topi (; born 24 April 1957)CV at Albanian presidency website . i ... References External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Albania
The president of Albania ( sq, Presidenti i Shqipërisë), officially styled the President of the Republic of Albania ( sq, Presidenti i Republikës së Shqipërisë), is the head of state, commander-in-chief of the military and the representative of the unity of the Albanian people. The president has the power to set the date of the elections for the Parliament as well as referendum, grants pardons and awards. In case of incapability to discharge duties of office, the speaker of the Parliament assumes the office's powers and duties as acting president until the president resumes those powers and duties, or until election of a new president. The Office of the President of Albania consists of the immediate staff of the president of the country, as well as support staff reporting to the president. The office is seated in the Presidential Office in the capital city Tirana. The Constitution of Albania defines the appearance and use of the presidential standard, flown on building ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bujar Nishani
Bujar Nishani (; 29 September 1966 – 28 May 2022) was an Albanian politician. He served as President of Albania from 24 July 2012 to 24 July 2017. Nishani was the youngest person to have been chosen as president of Albania, taking office at the age of 45. Before his election as president, Nishani held a number of governmental and diplomatic positions. Namely, he served as Minister of Internal Affairs from 2007 to 2009, and again between 2011 and 2012, as well as Minister of Justice from 2009 to 2011. Early life Nishani was born in Durrës, Albania, on 29 September 1966 to a couple of teachers with roots from Gjirokastër. He was a distant relative of Omer Nishani, Chairman of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania's Presidium, but during communism Bujar changed his surname to Mehmeti. He graduated at the Skanderbeg Military University in 1988, and followed up in 1996 with master's studies on "defense resources management" in the United States at the Naval Postgraduate S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republican Party Of Albania
The Republican Party of Albania (, PR or PRSH ) is a national-conservative political party in Albania. It currently holds 3 of the 140 seats in the Parliament of Albania, in alliance with the Democratic Party of Albania. History The party was founded on 10 January 1991 under the leadership of the writer Sabri Godo, who was also its first Chairman. The party was formed with the backing of the Italian Republican Party. After the Democratic Party, it was the second party to be founded in Albania after the anti-communist revolution in the autumn of 1990. The Republicans chose the American Republican Party as their political role model. They arranged themselves as right of center on the political spectrum, slightly more right-wing than the Democratic Party of Albania. In the 1992 elections the party received 2.9% of the national vote and won a single seat.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', pp139–142 They joined a coalition with the Dem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
