The Minister of Culture, Elva Margariti received the German ambassador in Tirana, Karl Bergner, in a courtesy meeting.

Minister Margariti and Ambassador Bergner spoke about German October, the International Week of German Culture and the possibilities for a deeper cultural cooperation between Germany and Albania, the German Embassy in Tirana announces.

This year’s cultural weeks of “German October” have been decided under the motto “Our Diversity – Our Strength”, emphasizes the German Embassy. Since 2007, annual German-Albanian cultural activities have been held in Albania under the motto “German October”.

The activities as follows:

-Under the title “German is a colorful language!”, the Frankfurt Book Fair presents a summary of the latest publications in the German language and in particular the works that have been translated into Albanian in recent years.This activity is organized by the Frankfurt Book Fair, KKLL, Goethe Zentrum Tirana, and financed by the Federal Foreign Ministry.

-“An eye for an eye” is not only an entertaining film for children, but also conveys an important message: tolerance, sincerity and empathy for people who are different. This activity is organized by the Goethe-Zentrum Tirana in cooperation with the German Embassy.

-Successful Austrian author Robert Menasse presents his latest book “Zgjerimi”(Enlargment), which is currently being translated into Albanian, and talks with his publisher Arlinda Dudaj about the background and challenges.
Enlargement is an exciting and satirical novel about the European Union, its politics and contradictions, but also about Albania, where the events mainly take place, on its way to the EU. In a journey with all the main actors of the EU, a dramatic showdown ensues that could decide the fate of Europe. In his novel, Robert Menasse combines real and fictional events, historical and current references, humor and seriousness to create an entertaining and provocative reading experience, especially for Albanian readers.
-Presentation of the study “History of Albanian trade unionism 1905-1961” through an exhibition.
So far, little research has been done on the history of Albanian trade unionism. This study is the first and therefore fundamental comprehensive to explore this history during the period 1905-1961. This study helps us to understand not only the history of trade unionism in particular but also of Albania in general. The study traces the developments of the labor movement since the first women’s organization.

-Experience an enchanting evening in which the two guitarists Linda Eberlein and Daniel März share the stage together with the Albanian-Swiss soprano Teuta Nicolet-dit-Felix. They are accompanied on the piano by Laura Lila.This project is supported by the German Embassy in Tirana in collaboration with the Art High School “Jordan Misja” Tirana.

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