Albania

SHORT INFORMATION

Political structure of Albania

Politics of Albania takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democracy is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament, the Assembly of the Republic of Albania (Kuvendi i Republikës së Shqipërisë). Since 1991, the introduction of pluralism, the party system is dominated by the Democratic Party of Albania and the (post-communist) Socialist Party of Albania.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

The Culture of Albania

The Albania culture has Greek, Roman, Italian, Byzantine, Turkish and Slavic influences.

Art - Painting was strongly influenced by Byzantine art between the V and the XV century, although by the end of the early Renaissance, between the XV and XVII centuries, the Italian influence was very strong.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Albanian Wedding Traditions

The wedding day is a memorable day in almost every culture. But for centuries it has had a special place in Albanians life. There are some core events that compose the whole Wedding party.