Turkish Delight!

The Kanun

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July 5th 2012
Geo: 39.88, 20I read something interesting in the guidebook last night, regarding the Albanian way of life - the Kanun is a strict code established in the 15th century, that governs nearly all aspects of Albanian life. Its practice was subdued during the Communist era, but the code has seemingly been revived in certain parts of the country. There are some aspects of it that would be deemed ext ... read more

Europe » Albania

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Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapi... ... read more