Pyramid Schemes
byThe Pyramid scheme phenomenon in Albania in 1997 at its peak was worth half the country’s GDP. Around two-thirds of the population had invested…
International Community
The Fall of Communism
byStudent protests in Tirana in December 1990 marked the fall of communism in Albania. Hoxha’s statue in central Tirana was famously toppled by the…
NATO Celebrates 70th Birthday
byNATO started in 1949 with 12 allies and today stands at 29. Working together to prevent conflict and preserve peace. NATO member states: 1949…
Sentence increased to life for Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic
byRadovan Karadzic was sentenced to life in prison after a UN court rejected his appeal and increased his original sentence of 40 years behind…
Macedonia Name Change – Republika Severna Makedonija (Republic of North Macedonia)
byNew name, new start. Macedonia’s parliament passed an amendment to the constitution to rename the country Republic of North Macedonia in line with an agreement…
Timeline of Events – The Kosovo War
by1987 Slobodan Milosevic‘s power increases with a trip to Kosovo. During public rallies, he dramatically promises to defend Serb interests in the province. …
KLA Aftermath & Post war issues
byAt the end of the war in Kosovo the Serb and Yugoslav forces were removed. The UN deployed a multinational peacekeeping force into Kosovo…
Kosovo Liberation Army
byThe Kosovo Liberation Army, or KLA, was a military organisation comprised of ethnic Albanian’s fighting for separation from Serbia. Background Once upon a time,…
How did Kosovo become a country?
byIn 2008, Kosovo became Europe’s newest country. Kosovo came into existence because of Europe’s most brutal sectarian conflict since WWII. Slobodan Milosevic, nationalist leader…
Ethnic Discord between Bosnian Serb Nationalists and Muslims – Riots in Trebinje and Banja Luka
byIn May 2001 Bosnian Serb nationalists were involved in rioting and violence aimed at Muslims in Trebinje, and Banja Luka in an effort to…