The Greek MFA has condemned the manner in which Albania used redevelopment of the Skenderbeg Square in Tirana to promote "unity of Albanian territories."
The Greek MFA has condemned the manner in which Albania used redevelopment of the Skenderbeg Square in Tirana to promote "unity of Albanian territories."
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The statement, published on the Greek Foreign Ministry's website under the headline, "Foreign Ministry announcement on the irredentist nature of the redevelopment project at a central square in Tirana," said this represents yet another provocation from the Albanian government.
"We condemn the placement, in Tirana's redeveloped central square, of stones from various regions of the Balkans, including from the Greek region of Filiates. These stones, on which their regions of origin are inscribed, constitute a work that symbolizes the 'unity of Albanian territories' and is clearly a state action that cultivates and conceals irredentism," the statement said, and added:
"It is yet another provocation from the Albanian government, which is openly undermining good neighborly relations. This is tangible proof of the central support for irredentist tendencies against the countries bordering Albania, given that the names of regions of various Balkan states are literally etched in stone."
The Greek Foreign Ministry said it "proceeded and is proceeding" to all of the necessary representations, "notifying friends, partners and international organizations with regard to the matter."
"Respecting the election process in our neighboring country, we have not, until today, issued any public announcement that might be misinterpreted as or distorted into interference in the pre-election process," the statement continued.
"This in no way means that we will tolerate conduct that is inconsistent with the European spirit of peaceful coexistence and cooperation and that flagrantly violates the fundamental principle of maintaining good neighborly relations, which is one of the key prerequisites for Tirana's European course. Even today, unfortunately, dangerous and obsolete mindsets of the previous century are undermining the region's progress and prosperity, creating a stone obstacle to Albania's European future," the statement concluded.
As a Greek nationalist, and speaking on behalf of many similar minded people from Orthodox countries like Russia, we feel that the time has come for counter action. Because the truth is that albanians occopy land that is not theirs.
We are looking forward to a war with albania. They just have to make the first move.
(Nationalist, 28 June 2017 13:18)
Stange! Because Greece has nothing to fear then. Is not that Greece stole those lands from Albania and now is in Panic because is time to "pay" all?
(Joni, 28 June 2017 19:36)
If the albos are stealing land and instigating independence in areas where they have large diasporas then Serbs should do the same in Kosovo and Greeks in Northern Epirus.
(Marko, 28 June 2017 00:05)
Marko - Ask your self this question: Serbs are known to have come to this part of world with Slavic movements 7century, so did they steal this from someone? Vojvodina used to be Atila the Hun playground wonder if you stole that as well?
This connection to land is funny as all land is stolen from someone, you win you lose wars way cookie crumbles.
Bulgaria used to own most of Serbia did you steal that from them?
(Bilbao, 28 June 2017 14:22)
Is time for Greece to pay "the damages" of those of whom you stole their lives, homes, properties.
I could never had imagine a more beautiful gift for Albanians that Serbia being bombed, hated by all her neighbors - and Greece bankrupt!
Now i know that GOD IS GREAT!
Albanian nation is raising and the 'THIEVES" are all in PANIC!
(Joni, 28 June 2017 13:25)
As a Greek nationalist, and speaking on behalf of many similar minded people from Orthodox countries like Russia, we feel that the time has come for counter action. Because the truth is that albanians occopy land that is not theirs.
We are looking forward to a war with albania. They just have to make the first move.
(Nationalist, 28 June 2017 13:18)
This so called greater Albania is a great myth. Let’s look at Albania, it has lost over 1 million people through migration so its interior is empty. Yes, a couple of cities are populated but the rest is empty.
Then we go to Kosovo. Officially it has 1.9 million people on the books, but half are living abroad. So if you pack all the Albanians from Bujanovac, Macedonia and Kosovo and put them into Albania that country would still have empty towns and villages.
Its only Edi Rama trying to take Albanian attention from high unemployment and very poor economic conditions.
(sj, 28 June 2017 11:45)
Don't you Albanians already know that you must have come from Anatolia? You are related to ancient Persian type people. You came to Slavic lands.
(diana, 28 June 2017 07:12)
It's not true. They came to the Balkans within the Rus (Bulgar) hordes and most likely they originate from western Caucasus. At least their J1 and J2 happlogroups say so.
As a nation (Shqiptare) they were formed in 19 century as before that they had belonged to 3 different (out of 4) nations of the Ottomans. Those were Millet-i Rum (Orthodox), Milliet-i Muslim and Milliet-i Katolik. That's why before 19 century they didn't have any special name.
Then word Shqiperia for their lands appeared, then word Shqiptare and later word Albania was for the first time in the history attached to the Shqiptares.
Historical Albanians (Rjurikovici) were eastern Slavs from western Rus. They ruled the world for 3 centuries at least. Yet the ancestors of the Shqiptares were part of the Slavic Albanians and in a way they have some rights to use our brand. So I take it easy ...
(rote, 28 June 2017 10:48)
Don't you Albanians already know that you must have come from Anatolia? You are related to ancient Persian type people. You came to Slavic lands.
(diana, 28 June 2017 07:12)
Greece is looking for any excuse to complain about Albania
This is ridiculous. Don't worry about the rocks worry if Albanian Cam will came with guns to liberate Cameria.Serbian should worry about Serbian in Bosnja or Croatian. Worry about Vojvodina worry about jobs democracy. Worry about marking babies growing as nation. Don't be like Blaming everything on Albanian. We don't need Turkish you need Russian army. We have a lot of warriors Albanian men are very strong we will fight United this time. We will Chase you in Beograd.We don't want wars but if you start we will finish it in Beograd.Athine. Shkup or any place you like we're not afraid. WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR LAND. PEACE
(Ari, 28 June 2017 06:01)
Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
Zoran you Serbs live in 1389s which is why you claim Kosovo I mean all your history is based on that (word History is study of past).
Wonder if you ask your self this question if Serbia goes back to 1389 for Kosovo will Vojvodina be part of Serbia?
One map for Kosovo one map for Vojvodina and please let me know if Vojvodina was part ofSerbia in 1389?
(Bilbao, 28 June 2017 05:33)
There are around 5,000 Greeks in Albania and 100,000 to 150,000 chams in Greece.
(C, 27 June 2017 19:38)
And none of them want to be called, let alone referred to, as Albanians. They speak Greek, identify as Greek, and are seen as Greeks. Not a single Epirote Greek in Albania identifies as Albanian no matter how hard Tirana tries to assimilate them.
(LOL, 28 June 2017 04:10)
Another Balkan war is coming up and this time Albania will be wiped off the map for good. It never fought with or for the Balkans but always against nations like Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece. This time the Turks won't to the rescue of their Albo-Turks.
(Jugoslavija, 27 June 2017 17:34)
Yeah, call me when that happens.
Serb were gifting their daughters to the Sultan and Albanians are Turks? If you really think we are, then thank you for sending them to us.
(J, 28 June 2017 02:20)
If the albos are stealing land and instigating independence in areas where they have large diasporas then Serbs should do the same in Kosovo and Greeks in Northern Epirus.
(Marko, 28 June 2017 00:05)
I am looking forward to the strongest condemnation from Canada. The shameless Albanian government, had the guts to plant a maple tree (a national symbol of Canada) in the Skanderbeg square. This is yet another provocation from the Albanian government, which is openly undermining good relations with Canada.
(Rebeli, 27 June 2017 22:54)
To all of you judging so easily and - as always - writing profanities against Albanians. Here is a picture of the stairs and literally the most visited place in Greece besides the Acropolis: the Parliament in Syntagma square. There, where soldiers in Albanian fustanella make their theatrics you have written in huge letters names of Albanian cities from south Albania: Korce, Gjirokaster, Himare etc. We Albanians might not be the most evolved people of this region, but we certainly learned our nationalism from the best among you: [link]
(Andrew, 27 June 2017 22:04)
The biggest mistake the Albanian government made was recognizing the Greek minority and opening Greek schools for them without pressuring the Greek gov to do the same for the Albanians that live in Greece. (talking about the cham Albanians and not the sell outs arvanites). There are around 5,000 Greeks in Albania and 100,000 to 150,000 chams in Greece.
(C, 27 June 2017 19:38)
There are plenty of these "obsolete mindsets of the previous century" posting here daily. Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
hatred!?
Maybe you are talking about yourself and the rest like you.
(the truth, 27 June 2017 19:17)
Another Balkan war is coming up and this time Albania will be wiped off the map for good. It never fought with or for the Balkans but always against nations like Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece. This time the Turks won't to the rescue of their Albo-Turks.
(Jugoslavija, 27 June 2017 17:34)
"Even today, unfortunately, dangerous and obsolete mindsets of the previous century are undermining the region's progress and prosperity, creating a stone obstacle to Albania's European future," the statement concluded.
--
There are plenty of these "obsolete mindsets of the previous century" posting here daily. Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
"Even today, unfortunately, dangerous and obsolete mindsets of the previous century are undermining the region's progress and prosperity, creating a stone obstacle to Albania's European future," the statement concluded.
--
There are plenty of these "obsolete mindsets of the previous century" posting here daily. Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
I am looking forward to the strongest condemnation from Canada. The shameless Albanian government, had the guts to plant a maple tree (a national symbol of Canada) in the Skanderbeg square. This is yet another provocation from the Albanian government, which is openly undermining good relations with Canada.
(Rebeli, 27 June 2017 22:54)
The biggest mistake the Albanian government made was recognizing the Greek minority and opening Greek schools for them without pressuring the Greek gov to do the same for the Albanians that live in Greece. (talking about the cham Albanians and not the sell outs arvanites). There are around 5,000 Greeks in Albania and 100,000 to 150,000 chams in Greece.
(C, 27 June 2017 19:38)
Another Balkan war is coming up and this time Albania will be wiped off the map for good. It never fought with or for the Balkans but always against nations like Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece. This time the Turks won't to the rescue of their Albo-Turks.
(Jugoslavija, 27 June 2017 17:34)
To all of you judging so easily and - as always - writing profanities against Albanians. Here is a picture of the stairs and literally the most visited place in Greece besides the Acropolis: the Parliament in Syntagma square. There, where soldiers in Albanian fustanella make their theatrics you have written in huge letters names of Albanian cities from south Albania: Korce, Gjirokaster, Himare etc. We Albanians might not be the most evolved people of this region, but we certainly learned our nationalism from the best among you: [link]
(Andrew, 27 June 2017 22:04)
There are plenty of these "obsolete mindsets of the previous century" posting here daily. Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
hatred!?
Maybe you are talking about yourself and the rest like you.
(the truth, 27 June 2017 19:17)
Is time for Greece to pay "the damages" of those of whom you stole their lives, homes, properties.
I could never had imagine a more beautiful gift for Albanians that Serbia being bombed, hated by all her neighbors - and Greece bankrupt!
Now i know that GOD IS GREAT!
Albanian nation is raising and the 'THIEVES" are all in PANIC!
(Joni, 28 June 2017 13:25)
If the albos are stealing land and instigating independence in areas where they have large diasporas then Serbs should do the same in Kosovo and Greeks in Northern Epirus.
(Marko, 28 June 2017 00:05)
Marko - Ask your self this question: Serbs are known to have come to this part of world with Slavic movements 7century, so did they steal this from someone? Vojvodina used to be Atila the Hun playground wonder if you stole that as well?
This connection to land is funny as all land is stolen from someone, you win you lose wars way cookie crumbles.
Bulgaria used to own most of Serbia did you steal that from them?
(Bilbao, 28 June 2017 14:22)
Another Balkan war is coming up and this time Albania will be wiped off the map for good. It never fought with or for the Balkans but always against nations like Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece. This time the Turks won't to the rescue of their Albo-Turks.
(Jugoslavija, 27 June 2017 17:34)
Yeah, call me when that happens.
Serb were gifting their daughters to the Sultan and Albanians are Turks? If you really think we are, then thank you for sending them to us.
(J, 28 June 2017 02:20)
This so called greater Albania is a great myth. Let’s look at Albania, it has lost over 1 million people through migration so its interior is empty. Yes, a couple of cities are populated but the rest is empty.
Then we go to Kosovo. Officially it has 1.9 million people on the books, but half are living abroad. So if you pack all the Albanians from Bujanovac, Macedonia and Kosovo and put them into Albania that country would still have empty towns and villages.
Its only Edi Rama trying to take Albanian attention from high unemployment and very poor economic conditions.
(sj, 28 June 2017 11:45)
As a Greek nationalist, and speaking on behalf of many similar minded people from Orthodox countries like Russia, we feel that the time has come for counter action. Because the truth is that albanians occopy land that is not theirs.
We are looking forward to a war with albania. They just have to make the first move.
(Nationalist, 28 June 2017 13:18)
Stange! Because Greece has nothing to fear then. Is not that Greece stole those lands from Albania and now is in Panic because is time to "pay" all?
(Joni, 28 June 2017 19:36)
As a Greek nationalist, and speaking on behalf of many similar minded people from Orthodox countries like Russia, we feel that the time has come for counter action. Because the truth is that albanians occopy land that is not theirs.
We are looking forward to a war with albania. They just have to make the first move.
(Nationalist, 28 June 2017 13:18)
Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
Zoran you Serbs live in 1389s which is why you claim Kosovo I mean all your history is based on that (word History is study of past).
Wonder if you ask your self this question if Serbia goes back to 1389 for Kosovo will Vojvodina be part of Serbia?
One map for Kosovo one map for Vojvodina and please let me know if Vojvodina was part ofSerbia in 1389?
(Bilbao, 28 June 2017 05:33)
Greece is looking for any excuse to complain about Albania
This is ridiculous. Don't worry about the rocks worry if Albanian Cam will came with guns to liberate Cameria.Serbian should worry about Serbian in Bosnja or Croatian. Worry about Vojvodina worry about jobs democracy. Worry about marking babies growing as nation. Don't be like Blaming everything on Albanian. We don't need Turkish you need Russian army. We have a lot of warriors Albanian men are very strong we will fight United this time. We will Chase you in Beograd.We don't want wars but if you start we will finish it in Beograd.Athine. Shkup or any place you like we're not afraid. WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR LAND. PEACE
(Ari, 28 June 2017 06:01)
There are around 5,000 Greeks in Albania and 100,000 to 150,000 chams in Greece.
(C, 27 June 2017 19:38)
And none of them want to be called, let alone referred to, as Albanians. They speak Greek, identify as Greek, and are seen as Greeks. Not a single Epirote Greek in Albania identifies as Albanian no matter how hard Tirana tries to assimilate them.
(LOL, 28 June 2017 04:10)
If the albos are stealing land and instigating independence in areas where they have large diasporas then Serbs should do the same in Kosovo and Greeks in Northern Epirus.
(Marko, 28 June 2017 00:05)
Don't you Albanians already know that you must have come from Anatolia? You are related to ancient Persian type people. You came to Slavic lands.
(diana, 28 June 2017 07:12)
Don't you Albanians already know that you must have come from Anatolia? You are related to ancient Persian type people. You came to Slavic lands.
(diana, 28 June 2017 07:12)
It's not true. They came to the Balkans within the Rus (Bulgar) hordes and most likely they originate from western Caucasus. At least their J1 and J2 happlogroups say so.
As a nation (Shqiptare) they were formed in 19 century as before that they had belonged to 3 different (out of 4) nations of the Ottomans. Those were Millet-i Rum (Orthodox), Milliet-i Muslim and Milliet-i Katolik. That's why before 19 century they didn't have any special name.
Then word Shqiperia for their lands appeared, then word Shqiptare and later word Albania was for the first time in the history attached to the Shqiptares.
Historical Albanians (Rjurikovici) were eastern Slavs from western Rus. They ruled the world for 3 centuries at least. Yet the ancestors of the Shqiptares were part of the Slavic Albanians and in a way they have some rights to use our brand. So I take it easy ...
(rote, 28 June 2017 10:48)
Another Balkan war is coming up and this time Albania will be wiped off the map for good. It never fought with or for the Balkans but always against nations like Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece. This time the Turks won't to the rescue of their Albo-Turks.
(Jugoslavija, 27 June 2017 17:34)
There are plenty of these "obsolete mindsets of the previous century" posting here daily. Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
hatred!?
Maybe you are talking about yourself and the rest like you.
(the truth, 27 June 2017 19:17)
"Even today, unfortunately, dangerous and obsolete mindsets of the previous century are undermining the region's progress and prosperity, creating a stone obstacle to Albania's European future," the statement concluded.
--
There are plenty of these "obsolete mindsets of the previous century" posting here daily. Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
To all of you judging so easily and - as always - writing profanities against Albanians. Here is a picture of the stairs and literally the most visited place in Greece besides the Acropolis: the Parliament in Syntagma square. There, where soldiers in Albanian fustanella make their theatrics you have written in huge letters names of Albanian cities from south Albania: Korce, Gjirokaster, Himare etc. We Albanians might not be the most evolved people of this region, but we certainly learned our nationalism from the best among you: [link]
(Andrew, 27 June 2017 22:04)
Greece is looking for any excuse to complain about Albania
This is ridiculous. Don't worry about the rocks worry if Albanian Cam will came with guns to liberate Cameria.Serbian should worry about Serbian in Bosnja or Croatian. Worry about Vojvodina worry about jobs democracy. Worry about marking babies growing as nation. Don't be like Blaming everything on Albanian. We don't need Turkish you need Russian army. We have a lot of warriors Albanian men are very strong we will fight United this time. We will Chase you in Beograd.We don't want wars but if you start we will finish it in Beograd.Athine. Shkup or any place you like we're not afraid. WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR LAND. PEACE
(Ari, 28 June 2017 06:01)
As a Greek nationalist, and speaking on behalf of many similar minded people from Orthodox countries like Russia, we feel that the time has come for counter action. Because the truth is that albanians occopy land that is not theirs.
We are looking forward to a war with albania. They just have to make the first move.
(Nationalist, 28 June 2017 13:18)
Don't you Albanians already know that you must have come from Anatolia? You are related to ancient Persian type people. You came to Slavic lands.
(diana, 28 June 2017 07:12)
The biggest mistake the Albanian government made was recognizing the Greek minority and opening Greek schools for them without pressuring the Greek gov to do the same for the Albanians that live in Greece. (talking about the cham Albanians and not the sell outs arvanites). There are around 5,000 Greeks in Albania and 100,000 to 150,000 chams in Greece.
(C, 27 June 2017 19:38)
Don't you Albanians already know that you must have come from Anatolia? You are related to ancient Persian type people. You came to Slavic lands.
(diana, 28 June 2017 07:12)
It's not true. They came to the Balkans within the Rus (Bulgar) hordes and most likely they originate from western Caucasus. At least their J1 and J2 happlogroups say so.
As a nation (Shqiptare) they were formed in 19 century as before that they had belonged to 3 different (out of 4) nations of the Ottomans. Those were Millet-i Rum (Orthodox), Milliet-i Muslim and Milliet-i Katolik. That's why before 19 century they didn't have any special name.
Then word Shqiperia for their lands appeared, then word Shqiptare and later word Albania was for the first time in the history attached to the Shqiptares.
Historical Albanians (Rjurikovici) were eastern Slavs from western Rus. They ruled the world for 3 centuries at least. Yet the ancestors of the Shqiptares were part of the Slavic Albanians and in a way they have some rights to use our brand. So I take it easy ...
(rote, 28 June 2017 10:48)
Is time for Greece to pay "the damages" of those of whom you stole their lives, homes, properties.
I could never had imagine a more beautiful gift for Albanians that Serbia being bombed, hated by all her neighbors - and Greece bankrupt!
Now i know that GOD IS GREAT!
Albanian nation is raising and the 'THIEVES" are all in PANIC!
(Joni, 28 June 2017 13:25)
As a Greek nationalist, and speaking on behalf of many similar minded people from Orthodox countries like Russia, we feel that the time has come for counter action. Because the truth is that albanians occopy land that is not theirs.
We are looking forward to a war with albania. They just have to make the first move.
(Nationalist, 28 June 2017 13:18)
Stange! Because Greece has nothing to fear then. Is not that Greece stole those lands from Albania and now is in Panic because is time to "pay" all?
(Joni, 28 June 2017 19:36)
There are around 5,000 Greeks in Albania and 100,000 to 150,000 chams in Greece.
(C, 27 June 2017 19:38)
And none of them want to be called, let alone referred to, as Albanians. They speak Greek, identify as Greek, and are seen as Greeks. Not a single Epirote Greek in Albania identifies as Albanian no matter how hard Tirana tries to assimilate them.
(LOL, 28 June 2017 04:10)
This so called greater Albania is a great myth. Let’s look at Albania, it has lost over 1 million people through migration so its interior is empty. Yes, a couple of cities are populated but the rest is empty.
Then we go to Kosovo. Officially it has 1.9 million people on the books, but half are living abroad. So if you pack all the Albanians from Bujanovac, Macedonia and Kosovo and put them into Albania that country would still have empty towns and villages.
Its only Edi Rama trying to take Albanian attention from high unemployment and very poor economic conditions.
(sj, 28 June 2017 11:45)
I am looking forward to the strongest condemnation from Canada. The shameless Albanian government, had the guts to plant a maple tree (a national symbol of Canada) in the Skanderbeg square. This is yet another provocation from the Albanian government, which is openly undermining good relations with Canada.
(Rebeli, 27 June 2017 22:54)
Albanians are still living in the 90s and further back. Apart from Croatians, I haven't seen so many people full of so much hatred.
(Zoran, 27 June 2017 16:39)
Zoran you Serbs live in 1389s which is why you claim Kosovo I mean all your history is based on that (word History is study of past).
Wonder if you ask your self this question if Serbia goes back to 1389 for Kosovo will Vojvodina be part of Serbia?
One map for Kosovo one map for Vojvodina and please let me know if Vojvodina was part ofSerbia in 1389?
(Bilbao, 28 June 2017 05:33)
If the albos are stealing land and instigating independence in areas where they have large diasporas then Serbs should do the same in Kosovo and Greeks in Northern Epirus.
(Marko, 28 June 2017 00:05)
Marko - Ask your self this question: Serbs are known to have come to this part of world with Slavic movements 7century, so did they steal this from someone? Vojvodina used to be Atila the Hun playground wonder if you stole that as well?
This connection to land is funny as all land is stolen from someone, you win you lose wars way cookie crumbles.
Bulgaria used to own most of Serbia did you steal that from them?
(Bilbao, 28 June 2017 14:22)
Another Balkan war is coming up and this time Albania will be wiped off the map for good. It never fought with or for the Balkans but always against nations like Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece. This time the Turks won't to the rescue of their Albo-Turks.
(Jugoslavija, 27 June 2017 17:34)
Yeah, call me when that happens.
Serb were gifting their daughters to the Sultan and Albanians are Turks? If you really think we are, then thank you for sending them to us.
(J, 28 June 2017 02:20)
If the albos are stealing land and instigating independence in areas where they have large diasporas then Serbs should do the same in Kosovo and Greeks in Northern Epirus.
(Marko, 28 June 2017 00:05)