100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania

Albanian event in 2012 July 2020 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania 220px Official logo of 100 Vjet Pavarësi(100 years of Independence) (Video thumbnail frame – see below) Centennial of the Independence of Albania Albanians worldwide Albania yes 2012 11 28 The 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania was a yearlong celebration in 2012 when Albanians celebrated the 100th anniversary of establishing independent Albania, the first Albanian state in modern history.Topi Bamir The address of President Topi to the Nation on New Year's Eve http://www.noa.al/en/artikull.php?id=132639 10 February 2012 Albanian National News Agency 31 December 2011 Bamir Topi Albanian National News Agency Tirana, Albania The year 2012, dear Albanians, is the most beautiful historic year. The 100th anniversary of the Independence of Albania dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140407071237/http://www.noa.al/en/artikull.php?id=132639 7 April 2014 Sokalski Henryk J An ounce of prevention: North Macedonia and the UN experience in preventive diplomacy 2003 United States Institute of Peace Press Washington, D.C. https://books.google.com/books?id=YYqiGyoakN8C&pg=PA60 60 9781929223466 The first Albanian state in modern history emerged in 1912. Celebration In Albania The opening day of celebration was on 17 January 2012 when the solemn ceremony was organized in parliament of Republic of Albania and attended by representatives from Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Preševo and Bujanovac, who were together in Albanian Parliament without any distinctions like they were together in parliament of Independent Albania 100 years earlier.100th anniversary of independence http://top-channel.tv/english/artikull.php?id=4422 TOP Channel Shqip 11 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120310081050/http://www.top-channel.tv/english/artikull.php?id=4422 10 March 2012 dead Albania 2012 The Albanian Parliament opened with a solemn ceremony the 100th year of Albania's independence. January 17th was chosen as the opening day for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of independence, since it is the day when the Albanian National hero, Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu died, who symbolizes the unification of all Albanians...Representatives from Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Presheva and Bujanovci were present in the Albanian Parliament, without partial distinctions, together, as six centuries ago and as 100 years ago,.. Most events and activities were planned to begin in October–November, and due to budgetary reasons, many other projects did not receive government funding in 2012. The Kosovo Security Force formed a special unit of 65 soldiers to participate in the military parade in Tirana on 28 November 2012, which was organized to celebrate the anniversary.http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2012/11/16/feature-01 KSF participating in Albania celebrations SETimes 24 November 2012 Brajshori, Muhamet A Kosovo Security Force unit will march in the military parade in Tirana on November 28th to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Albania's independence....Sixty-five soldiers have already been chosen to participate in the Tirana parade, he said. thumb|150px|Ceremonies being performed at the Martyrs of Nation Cemetery The government of Albania decided to bring back the remains of the king Zog of Albania from France where he died in 1961. The remains were exhumedRemains of King Zog repatriated from France to Albania. Retrieved 16 November 2012. and the return ceremony was organized on 17 November, ahead of celebrations for Albania's 100th independence anniversary.Albania to bring home exiled king's remains https://web.archive.org/web/20131203213022/http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2019449413_apeualbaniakingsremains.html 3 December 2013 . Retrieved 18 October 2012. The remains were placed in the reconstructed Mausoleum of the Albanian Royal Family. An exhibition of the artistic works of Agim Ramadani, a leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), was opened in the framework of the 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania and visited by prime minister Berisha.The exhibit of a hero, Berisha: Agim Ramadani, an eminent patriot http://news.albanianscreen.tv/pages/news_detail/50923/ENG Albanian Screen 27 November 2013 14 November 2012 PM Berisha attended the opening of the exhibit of painter Agim Ramadani, Hero of Kosovo, killed in the war in Koshare in 1999. This exhibit opened in the framework of the 100th anniversary of Independence dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131110060854/http://news.albanianscreen.tv/pages/news_detail/50923/ENG 10 November 2013 The program of celebration for 28 November includes military parade in Tirana, concerts of folk and popular music in Tirana and Vlorë, hoisting the flag by the president of the republic, laying wreaths of flowers at Ismail Qemali tomb, president's speech at a rally dedicated to the anniversary, ceremony of hoisting the flag and laying of the wreaths of flowers at the Martyrs' of the Nation Cemetery and inaugurating of the Monument of Independence.https://significadodelosnombress.wordpress.com/ PM Berisha: Centenary Independence Day, an occasion to honour the fallen for freedom Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania 14 November 2012 24 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150412003720/https://significadodelosnombress.wordpress.com/ 12 April 2015 live Monument, logo and TV spot thumb|left|200px|Decorations in the Center of Tirana The Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth and Sports announced on 22 December 2011 the International Competition for the accomplishment in sculpture of the monumental work dedicated to "100 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Albanian State: 28 November 1912 – 28 November 2012".Competition announcement http://www.iictirana.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/3292E0F7-FB2F-4A2F-85E0-EF35175F071D/92752/GARAMONUMENTOCENTENARIOINDIPENDENZA1.pdf Republic of Albania, Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports; National Gallery of Arts 18 February 2012 ((Republic of Albania, Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports)) National Gallery of Arts 1 2011 Today, on 23.12.2011, in reliance on the Order of the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports No 289, dated 22.12.2011 on "Announcement of competition for the accomplishment in sculpture the monumental work dedicated to the "100 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Albanian State: 28 November 1912 – 28 November 2012". https://web.archive.org/web/20120225195503/http://www.iictirana.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/3292E0F7-FB2F-4A2F-85E0-EF35175F071D/92752/GARAMONUMENTOCENTENARIOINDIPENDENZA1.pdf 25 February 2012 dead The project of two architects from Germany, Visar Obrija and Kai Roman Kiklas, won the award.http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/architect-due-to-build-memorial-for-albania-s-centennial Munich Architects to Build Albania's Centennial Memorial 25 April 2012 Balkan Insight 24 November 2012 Besar, Likmeta Tirana Two Germany-based architects, Visar Obrija and Kai Roman Kiklas, have won the award to build a memorial commemorating the hundredth anniversary of Albania's independence. The artwork will be built in Austria at a cost of 350,000 euros. It resembles a house which is opening from isolation toward freedom.http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/architect-due-to-build-memorial-for-albania-s-centennial Munich Architects to Build Albania's Centennial Memorial 25 April 2012 Balkan Insight 24 November 2012 Besar, Likmeta Tirana Albania's Minister of Culture, Aldo Bumci, praised the project of the two architects, who are based in Munich, saying it was inspired by Albania's traditional architecture. "The opening of the house symbolizes the liberation of Albania, from isolation toward freedom, looking toward the future," he noted. On 29 June 2012 Prime Minister of Albania announced that the monument is finished and that it will be erected at the Rinia Park or near Children's Theater. http://www.top-channel.tv/english/artikull.php?id=6314 Berisha: Decent celebration of 100th year of independence 29 June 2012 Top Channel 6 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160604212444/http://top-channel.tv/english/artikull.php?id=6314 4 June 2016 dead Twenty five artists from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia participated on the competition "100 Years of the Albanian State", organized to create a logo of the anniversary. On its session held on 28 November 2011 the commission unanimously decided that winner is logo whose author is Zeni Ballazhi.http://ema.al/2011/12/shpallet-fituesi-i-logos-%E2%80%9C100-vjet-shtet-shqiptar%E2%80%9D/ Shpallet fituesi i logos "100 Vjet Shtet Shqiptar" 29 December 2011 Ema.al 6 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120124042457/http://ema.al/2011/12/shpallet-fituesi-i-logos-%E2%80%9C100-vjet-shtet-shqiptar%E2%80%9D/ 24 January 2012 dead The Prime Minister of Albania Sali Berisha proposed to replace the words Albanian State in the original version of the motto with Independence claiming that Albanian state existed earlier in the history.Logo of 100th anniversary of Independence http://www.top-channel.tv/english/artikull.php?id=4369 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407085222/http://www.top-channel.tv/english/artikull.php?id=4369 7 April 2014 26 November 2012 2012 Top Channel Albania Berisha suggested changing the term "100 years of Albanian state", with the argument that the Albanian state has existed even before in the history. He suggested changing it to "100 years of independence". dead The same ministry organized an international competition for TV spot dedicated to the anniversary.http://www.mtkrs.gov.al/web/MTCYS_announces_the_International_Competition_for_the_production_of_TV_spot_dedicated_to_100th_Anniversary_of_the_Independence_of_Albania_1_1145_1.php MTCYS announces the International Competition for the production of TV spot dedicated to: "100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania" (1912–2012) Website of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Albania 23 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016103653/http://www.mtkrs.gov.al/web/MTCYS_announces_the_International_Competition_for_the_production_of_TV_spot_dedicated_to_100th_Anniversary_of_the_Independence_of_Albania_1_1145_1.php 16 October 2012 dead Notable participants It is announced that Prime Minister of Turkey will participate in the celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania.http://yunusemreenstitusu.org/albania/index.php?lang=en&page=7&newsCat=1&newsID=87 https://archive.today/20130416080627/http://yunusemreenstitusu.org/albania/index.php?lang=en&page=7&newsCat=1&newsID=87 dead 16 April 2013 23d of April, the Day of National Sovereignty and Children's Festival celebrated in Tirana 25 April 2012 "Yunus Emre" Turkish Cultural Center in Tirana 6 July 2012 Hillary Clinton promised that she will come to Tirana on the 100th anniversary of the Independence of Albania.Prime Minister's Office uncovers meeting, Clinton: In Tirana on 100th Anniversary of Independence http://news.albanianscreen.tv/pages/news_detail/kryeministria_zbardh_takimin__klinton_ne_tirane_per_100_vjetorin_e_pavaresise/ENG https://archive.today/20130418181427/http://news.albanianscreen.tv/pages/news_detail/kryeministria_zbardh_takimin__klinton_ne_tirane_per_100_vjetorin_e_pavaresise/ENG dead 18 April 2013 Albanian Screen 31 July 2012 26 April 2012 US State Secretary, Hillary Clinton promised Prime Minister Sali Berisha that she will come to Tirana on the 100th Anniversary of Independence. Also many other famous Albanian stars, actors, public personalities all over the world are expected in Tirana. Clinton arrived in Albania on 1 November 2012. Notable participants on 28 November:Europa 'bojkoton' 100 vjetorin: vetëm disa ballkanas dhe hungarezi Viktor Orban nga të ftuarit VIP https://web.archive.org/web/20121129082148/http://respublica.al/artikuj/2012/11/25/europa-bojkoton-100-vjetorin-vetem-disa-ballkanas-dhe-hungarezi-viktor-orban-nga 29 November 2012 , ResPubcliaca, 25 November 2012 (in Albanian) | width="50%" align="left" valign="top" style="border:0"| 2 presidents: Atifete Jahjaga (Republic of Kosovo) Filip Vujanović (Montenegro) 4 Prime Ministers: Hashim Thaçi (Republic of Kosovo) Zoran Milanović (Croatia) Viktor Orbán (Hungary) Janez Janša (Slovenia) | width="50%" align="left" valign="top" style="border:0"| 5 Parliament Speakers: Gianfranco Fini (Italy) Michael Frendo (Malta) Jakup Krasniqi (Republic of Kosovo) Denis Bećirović (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Eduard Kukan (member of European Parliament) 3 foreign ministers: Michael Spindelegger (Austria) Mourad Medelci (Algeria) Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani (Qatar) George Ivanov president of the Republic of North Macedonia canceled his visit because of the incidents.http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2012&mm=11&dd=28&nav_category=167&nav_id=663984 Stogodišnjica nezavisnosti Albanije 28 November 2012 Makedonski predsednik Đorđe Ivanov otkazao je najavljeno učešće na sutrašnjoj proslavi 100. godišnjice nezavisnosti Albanije u Tirani zbog nedavnih incidenata prilikom posete makeodnskog premijera Tirani, kada je, pored ostalog, spaljena i makedonska zastava. The Greek foreign minister did not attend, having cancelled after the Albanian Prime Minister made statements regarding the irredentist concept of a Greater Albania.Foreign Minister Avramopoulos cancels visit to Albania, Hellenic Republic – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 28 November 2012. Greek media: Berisha, irredentist https://web.archive.org/web/20140407085624/http://www.top-channel.tv/english/artikull.php?id=7701 7 April 2014 , Top Channel, 29 November 2012 Literature, scholarship and the arts Within Albania books and works of art related to Albanian history and culture were presented to the public by publishing houses, private businesses, universities, and scholars on the occasion of the 100th anniversary, including: A new high-definition version of the 1953 Scanderbeg film. Shqiptarët në artin botëror sq (Albanians in world art) by Ferid Hudhri (Botimet Albanologjike, 2012). A new Albanian version and English translation of what is considered the first work of literature and history by an Albanian author, The Siege of Shkodra (Onufri Publishing House, 2012).Illyria 31 August – 3 September 2012. The Siege of Shkodra, pp. 8-10 sq Pavarësia - Udhëtimi i paharruar i Ismail Qemalit (Independence – The unforgettable journey of Ismail Qemali), by Ilir Ikonomi (UET Press, 2012).http://www.zeriamerikes.com/content/ilir-ikonomi-ismail-qemali-libri-berisha/1541684.html Ilir Ikonomi botoi librin "Pavarësia" 8 November 2012 The Birth of Albania: Ethnic Nationalism, the Great Powers of World War I and the Emergence of Albanian Independence by Nicola Guy (I.B. Tauris, 2012). Jeta e jashtëzakonshme e amerikanit Charles Telford Erickson kushtuar Shqipërisë (The extraordinary life of Charles Telford Erickson devoted to Albania) by Mal Berisha sq (Botime Edualba, 2012).http://www.mbrojtja.gov.al/arkiv/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2138:parade-madheshtore-e-forcave-te-armatosura-shqiptare&catid=307&Itemid=637 Paradë madhështore e Forcave të Armatosura Shqiptare 16 July 2018 16 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180716225550/http://www.mbrojtja.gov.al/arkiv/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2138:parade-madheshtore-e-forcave-te-armatosura-shqiptare&catid=307&Itemid=637 dead Outside Albania thumb|Celebrations in Mitrovica Embassies of Albania all around the world organized numerous activities to celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania such as exhibitions, concerts, prayers, diplomatic receptions, various ceremonies and round tables.http://www.albanianembassy.co.uk/en/programme-of-events-celebrating-100-years-of-independence-3/ Programme of Events celebrating 100 Years of Independence Embassy of Albania in UK 24 November 2012 7 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407072624/http://www.albanianembassy.co.uk/en/programme-of-events-celebrating-100-years-of-independence-3/ dead http://news.albanianscreen.tv/pages/news_detail/38256/ENG 100th Anniversary of Independence, celebration in Albanian embassies 18 May 2012 24 November 2012 The Albanian embassies started organizing different activities for the 100th Anniversary of Independence. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407081224/http://news.albanianscreen.tv/pages/news_detail/38256/ENG 7 April 2014 dead In some cases events are organized not only by embassies of Albania but other institutions as well. The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics in Netherlands hosted two events on 9 and 10 November 2012: the screening of the film The Forgiveness of Blood and the public symposium "Albanian language and culture: 100 years of independence."Symposium Albanian language and culture: 100 years of independence http://www.research.leiden.edu/research-profiles/language-diversity/news/albanian-language-and-culture.html Leiden University Centre for LinguisticsHumanities 28 November 2012Video registration of "Albanian language and culture: 100 years of independence" http://www.albfact.nl/en/10-11-2012-video ALB FACT 28 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130717015030/http://www.albfact.nl/en/10-11-2012-video 17 July 2013 dead In North Macedonia and Kosovo celebrations are organized by the official authorities. Republic of Macedonia The Macedonian Government participated in the financing of the celebration of 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania.Trajkovska Mariela Македонија ќе ја финансира 100-годишнината од независна Албанија Macedonia will finance 100th Anniversary of Independent Albania http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp?ItemID=063363D3DAAF0C40976BC715A1995EC6 https://web.archive.org/web/20120807010101/http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp?ItemID%3D063363D3DAAF0C40976BC715A1995EC6 7 August 2012 7 August 2012 16 January 2012 Dnevnik Online mk dead Македонската Влада ќе учествува во финансирањето на прославата на 100-годишнината од независноста на Албанија On 17 January 2012 in Skopje, Macedonia the construction of the Skanderbeg Square had started.Поставен камен-темелник на плоштадот Скендер-бег во Скопје http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp?ItemID=95A31B3469C5F944B1B1494BF41F31AE Dnevnik Onlinee 31 July 2012 Skopje mk 17 January 2012 На 100-годишнината на денот на знамето и независноста на албанското знаме, како и на годишнина од смртта на албанскиот принц Скендер-бег, Општина Чаир удри камен-темелник за изградба на истоимениот плоштад...Изградбата на плоштадот е со инвестиција од Владата на Република Македонија. dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120119203107/http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp?ItemID=95A31B3469C5F944B1B1494BF41F31AE 19 January 2012 On 8 May 2012 the municipality of Tetovo established the organisational council responsible for the celebration and prepared some activities under motto "100 years without Albania" (sq 100 vite pa Shqipërinë).Starts the project "100 years without Albania" http://www.tetova.gov.mk/en/press/729.html Municipality of Tetovo 31 July 2012 8 May 2012 On Tuesday in municipality of Tetova, was held a conference on occasion of beginning of celebrations for 100th anniversary of Albanian country establishment. Some activities will accompany this important event of Albanians under of Moto "100 years without Albania". This project was supported by municipality of Tetovo https://web.archive.org/web/20120805032620/http://www.tetova.gov.mk/en/press/729.html 5 August 2012 dead The historians in Macedonia believe that the Macedonian Government did not have any right, obligation nor reason to celebrate independence of the neighboring country, let alone to finance such celebrations.Trajkovska Mariela Македонија ќе ја финансира 100-годишнината од независна Албанија Macedonia will finance 100th Anniversary of Independent Albania http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp?ItemID=063363D3DAAF0C40976BC715A1995EC6 https://web.archive.org/web/20120807010101/http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp?ItemID%3D063363D3DAAF0C40976BC715A1995EC6 7 August 2012 7 August 2012 16 January 2012 Dnevnik Online mk dead Историчарите се децидни дека македонската Влада нема никакво право, обврска и нема зошто да прославува независност на соседна држава, а уште помалку да финансира такви манифестации. The central celebration of 100 years of Albania was held in Skopje on 25 November 2012 in Boris Trajkovski Sports Center.http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2012&mm=11&dd=25&nav_category=167&nav_id=663279 Skoplje: Sto godina Albanije Beta 26 November 2012 Skoplje – Manifestacija je održana u euforičnoj atmosferi u prepunoj dvorani "Boris Trajkovski", najvećoj u Makedoniji, u kojoj je bilo oko 20.000 ljudi. It was attended by around 20,000 people including prime ministers of Albania and Kosovo.http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2012&mm=11&dd=25&nav_category=167&nav_id=663279 Skoplje: Sto godina Albanije Beta 26 November 2012 Skoplje – Premijeri Kosova i Albanije, Hašim Tači i Salji Beriša, prisustvovali su centralnoj proslavi 100-godišnjice albanske države i Dana albanske zastave u Skoplju. On the same day in Skopje was organized the Eagles' March during which ethnic Albanians wearing red and black clothes marched with flags of Albania through Skopje while some Macedonian politicians opposed these kinds of celebrations because of the danger of fueling ethnic tensions.http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=145452 Albania s Independence Day Flares Ethnic Tensions in Macedonia Novinite BGNES 26 November 2012 An "Eagles' March," organized by ethnic Albanians, is taking place in Skopje Sunday with participants wearing the Albanian national flag colors – red and black.Testorides Konstantin Macedonia: Minority marks Albanian independence https://frasesdelavida30.wordpress.com/ 26 November 2012 The State Associated Press 2012 Some politicians have opposed such celebrations, saying they could stoke ethnic tensions in Macedonia. Several incidents occurred including burning the Macedonian flag in Čair municipality of Skopje predominantly populated with Albanians while several children of allegedly Macedonian ethnicity were beaten by a group of 30 people, the police has not commented on their ethnicity.http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=145452 Albania s Independence Day Flares Ethnic Tensions in Macedonia Novinite BGNES 26 November 2012 ... in the capital Skopje in the eve of the Centenary of Albania s independence ... a large group of young people has taken down the Macedonian flag in the Skopje district Chair populated by ethnic Albanians and burned it ..... A few hours later a group of around 30 people attacked and beat up several children ... local media have reported that the attacked children were Macedonian while the attackers were ethnic Albanians. Kosovo thumb|Isa Boletini statue in the centre of Mitrovica, Kosovo inaugurated during the 100th anniversary of the independence of Albania. Rita OraA plans to sing a few songs in Kosovo to celebrate this anniversary after being invited by the president of the Republic of Kosovo.http://www.m-magazine.org/en/Edu-Culture/Rita-Ora-is-planning-a-concert-in-Kosovo-3013 Rita Ora is planning a concert in Kosovo m-magazine.org 23 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407084521/http://www.m-magazine.org/en/Edu-Culture/Rita-Ora-is-planning-a-concert-in-Kosovo-3013 7 April 2014 dead South Serbia The centenary of Albania was also celebrated in Preševo and Bujanovac, two municipalities of southern Serbia with substantial Albanian population. The program included a scientific conference about "Albanian national movement in Preševo valley", opening of a museum dedicated to Ridvan Qazimi and numerous political, cultural and sport events.http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2012&mm=11&dd=27&nav_category=12&nav_id=663679 Albanske zastave na jugu Srbije B92 27 November 2012 TANJUG 27 November 2012 Flags of Albania will be hoisted on the local parliaments buildings, one hundred children will form number 100 with their bodies and local politicians will first hold speeches from the house which is replica of the house in Vlorë in which the independence of Albania was declared. Against the invitation of the president of Albania they will together travel to Tirana to attend central celebration. Notes upper-alpha A A British singer-songwriter and actress whose parents are Albanians from Kosovo. References External links Remarks Commemorating 100 Years of Albanian Independence from Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, Parliament (1 November 2012) 28 Nentor 2012 - 100 Vjet Shtet Parada e Ushtrise Shqiptare pj4 28 Nentor 2012 - 100 Vjet Shtet Parada e Ushtrise Shqiptare pj3 expanded Category:Albanian historical anniversaries Category:Modern history of Albania