Ripoff fashion ruled Eastern Europe’s label-hungry 90s. Why are designers celebrating it now?
5 destinations that prove Albania is perfect for your next climbing getaway
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To The Lake: Kapka Kassabova’s book is a melancholic tale of boundaries and war in the Balkans
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Take a moment to reflect on the pristine, geometric beauty of this roadside Albanian mosque
Explore a dreamscape where the Balkans meet the USA
24 hours in Tirana: a first-timer’s guide to exploring Albania’s spirited capital
This skyscraper will transform Tirana’s skyline with a 3D map of Albania
Check out the iridescent cube that’s kicking off Tirana’s latest transformation
Bratislava to Tirana: discover the secrets to dreamy travel photos with Mandy Sham
Raise your voice: meet the Albanian singers carrying on an ancient choral tradition
Beach life: our guide to the best sand and sea the New East has to offer
Albania is turning Tirana’s own socialist pyramid into a major tech hub
Summer festivals 2018: your guide to the New East’s best musical escapes
By land and water: from sparkling lakes to towering peaks, make this summer a New East adventure
Simple pleasures: escape to Albania’s tranquil lakeside town
Experimental Survey: discovering the best of Balkan post-industrial sound
Architects unveil plans for Albania’s controversial new National Theatre
Albanian actors storm national theatre to protest government demolition plans
