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According to the Yandex Blogs portal, over 3,700 posts on Kosovo independence have appeared in the Russian-language blogosphere in the past three days. Some of these posts have received dozens, if not hundreds, of comments. Below are a few snippets of this lively discussion, all translated from Russian.
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“Street and alternative photography of Belgrade” - at Belgrade Raw; “Other people's journeys: Balkan travelogues 2009” - at Balkanology Blog; a map of Belgrade's hostels - at Belgraded; a review of the “best flight options to Sarajevo” - at Bosnia Blog.
A Nevada Yankee in King Zog's Court writes that “Albanians are so poor at giving directions that it's easier just to take the lost soul directly to his destination than it is to give directions.”
A Nevada Yankee in King Zog's Court links to the “blog/diary of Mykel's Italian-Albanian trip.”
Albanian Blogger recommends scholar Robert Elsie's work to those interested in the Albanian language and literature.
Albanian Blogger links to an article about the former Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha, which appeared in the Guardian: “Also the picture of the statue of the dictator in the main square, which was pulled down by protesters about 19 years ago brings back memories for me. I was very young then, but I did witness the event at less than 100 meters from it.”
Stepping Stones describes an accidental stopover at a honey-processing place located on a beautiful lake in southern Albania.
A Fistful of Euros writes about “the first generation of post-Communist leaders”: “Well, here’s a question: almost 20 years later, how many of them are still running things? Not so many.”
AriRusila of Blogactiv.eu's BalkanPerspective writes that the EU's intention to introduce visa-free travel for some Balkan entities but not others is dividing the region.
Living in Shkoder, Albania learns that kids aren't allowed to play in Albanian parks.
shes still in michigan,,,but without status,,,and also i wanna say the same thing its not fair letting her stay,,,she really should...
You know what, I have been in the same situation as Herta! After living for 9 years in the...
There are no illegal people. It is never illegal to be a person. Illegal immigrant is more accurate....
shqiperia, nje popull qe se kupton se cfare eshte e mira apo e keqja, se kush po e fundos shtetin...
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Please compare me the similarities between American and Albanian independence.