The 16th edition of the annual scientific conference “Week of Albanology” began today at the Albanological Institute of Pristina.

107 researchers from the region and the world will participate.

This week, five thematic sessions will take place. They will cover key areas of Albanian studies: history, folklore and ethnomusicology, literature, ethnology, and linguistics.

Acting Director of the Institute, Naim Berisha, said the Week of Albanology has become a strong tradition and a scientific space for presenting and analyzing achievements in the field.

Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti attended the opening. He said that Albanological knowledge, both in the past and now, faces specific challenges.

The Ambassador of Albania to Kosovo, Petrit Malaj, said this week is a call to collective memory and a push for future progress in the field.

The conference opened with the History Session. The theme was: “The Intertwining of Religious Identity among Albanians from Pagan Beliefs to Contemporary Pluralism.”

Researchers discussed how religious identity is built and transformed over time in Albanian regions. They explored topics related to history, culture, and spiritual belonging.

The edition runs from May 26 to May 30, 2025.

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