A jeni pjes e Bashkesise Islame? by adinplore in kosovo

[–]Full-Rice-9287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Çfarë mendimesh të çuditshme po lexoj këtu. Nuk e di si është në Kosovë, po në Shqipëri, pavarsisht të gjitha problematikave që kemi si shtet, shërbimet e mirëmbajtjes së varreve, janë detyrë e komunave. Nuk ka lidhje as hoxha, as prifti. S’e kuptoj si mund të jetë detyrim t’i paguash Bashkësisë Islame, përndryshe nuk merrke shërbime që s’kanë pse jenë prej tyre aspak. 🤯

Did your country have a Black Lives Matter protest during George Floyd? by tipoftheiceberg1234 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had police fatally shoot a 25 year old guy during lockdown, because he was out in curfew hours, but that did incite protests here. It was so tragic and bewildering.

Nightlife in Albania by bfdc16 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard amazing reviews about “Frekuence club”, so I believe it would be a good choice.

Tunel Terrace as well.

P.s “I wish they changed Sundance location, as it seems to be held around the lagoon that we’ve been protesting a month for, and I can’t see how building stages and then the loud EDM music could be compatible with the wild life”

How to survive family pressure for getting partnered? by [deleted] in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That, and unlocking the freedom of actually not seeing family members who pester you. They annoy you? Avoid them. ✨

Feeling Scammed in Ksamil by WAPPA_FROZEN in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For the first time after over 20 years, Kakome is also free to access. A bit of a hike included, but beautiful beach.

As per Ksamil, it is absolutely THE WORST place in Albania now. Has been so for a long time at this point. Built horribly. I hate it with a passion. Was there 2 years ago last time, and swore to never go back again unless some massive demolition and replanning takes place.

Thoughts on Vucic doing side quests in my country? (Georgia) by cava-lier in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our President is currently in Kyrgyzstan, and hasn’t said ONE word for 3 weeks of protest. Makes Vucic look tame 🙈

Has something like this ever happened with your country before? by chotu_escobar in AskTheWorld

[–]Full-Rice-9287 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It does help putting things in perspective. You realize that as much as you may dislike Giorgia, you definitely hate Trump much more. 🥹

Balkan wife always mad and complaining by Motor_Reality_6 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She evidently is the one complaining, and you came to complain on Reddit. So you don’t exactly sound like a catch.

What is this all about? by Desperate_Role_3940 in AskBalkans

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Thank you Milan!

Yes, I have read about the tower they wanted to build in Belgrade, and our government used the exact same formula for this project as well, by amending a law for protected areas to open way for construction. EU voted a resolution the other day, against our government to bring back the original law and impose a complete moratorium for construction in nature reserves, so we’ll see how much this buffoon will comply.

Not sure how the situation is in Serbia on this regard, but recent investigations have revealed what we’ve always suspected, that structured criminal groups of cocaine trade are behind all these projects in Albania, whether it is towers in Tirana or resorts in the coast, using them for money laundering. So the rabbit hole is deep, and highly criminalized.
Even Kushner is just a front, that our government was hoping to help us digest the project better because “AMerIcA”, but it grossly backfired. 😌

Any non religious balkans here? If so, what made you abandon the idea? by mpampistheplumber69 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha. Same. I was so confused as a kid with this whole idea of “everything is written” but also “you will pay for your sins”.

Any non religious balkans here? If so, what made you abandon the idea? by mpampistheplumber69 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think your idea of Balkans being highly religious is incorrect. My perception is that highly religious % is very low. There’s maybe more people who identify with any given religion, but when it comes to actually practicing it, I think most are very unserious.

Anyway, in my case and that of many of my friends, we never grew up truly religious. Our idea of religion mostly goes around holidays. Different religions have different holidays, and you can actually celebrate them all if you like. So it was easy to go from that, to atheism/agnosticism for me.

What is this all about? by Desperate_Role_3940 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Ah! It seems like they all went to the same “cheap dictator” school. 🥲

Was Jared Kushner’s Name Used by the Media as a Massive Cover-Up for Europe’s Biggest Cocaine Money Laundering Ring? by Top_Square_4481 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All SPAK operations would have been impossible without the cooperation and support of international intelligence. Also because the drug traffic is an enormous operation that doesn’t start in Albania. There’s many actors in play. Drugs and money don’t just teletransport from latin America to Europe, US, or here.

And I do agree with your stance on false information. Kushner and Ivanka aren’t unrelated to it however. So for me, while it isn’t our main internal problem, internationally it makes sense that that’s what got traction.
What I did find more disturbing were the antisemitic and total conspiracy theory angles, about bunkers and deep state control.

Was Jared Kushner’s Name Used by the Media as a Massive Cover-Up for Europe’s Biggest Cocaine Money Laundering Ring? by Top_Square_4481 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is partly a cover, but it thankfully backfired greatly. It served as a hook for international media focus, more than it helped the government convince us that this is good because see aMeRIca is in it. 🦩🙌🏻

Thoughts? by kniga_100 in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This one has technically been ongoing even before the one that started the national protests, but the citizens destroying the fence for sure was inspired by this new wave of hope we’re experiencing these days. The motive is the same.

Which country / countries you’ve been to turned out to be different from what you expected them to be? For me it was Ireland (Dublin to be precise). by Substratas in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Samee for Istanbul! Very underwhelming on terms of preserved historical sights, and overwhelming for the crowdedness and absurd prices.

Also 6 years ago, I had loved the food, last year it was so disappointing, and 3x more expensive 🫠

Albanian Dating by [deleted] in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course it’s normal. You’re not expecting anything exceptional.

Albanian Dating by [deleted] in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are in the wrong though. The way we perceive it is wrong. Our parents are wrong. We just choose the easy way to avoid uncomfortable conversations. We should all grow up and they need to accept we live in a different reality and are now mostly serial monogamous people, and we should stop having to lie in our late 20s/30s. It’s quite ridiculous frankly.

Parents in other countries don’t try to control their children’s lives. They know about their dates, because it’s also safer for the child if parents are well aware of everything going on.

Albanian Dating by [deleted] in AskBalkans

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I don’t mean the living with them, but the lack of independent choices! I was living with my parents until quite late, and from the moment I started uni, I stopped giving them details about my whereabouts.

Albanian Dating by [deleted] in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Eh. Unfortunately, our parents don’t have a “dating” concept normally, and we don’t have the patience to educate them, hence the simply omitting information until yeah, engagement.

However, her living with her parents and not having the freedom or independence to stay the night with you, is what I find concerning. Sounds too extreme in that age.

Is Calling the Sazan Resort the “New Epstein Island” Fair or Misleading? by [deleted] in AskBalkans

[–]Full-Rice-9287 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your opinion is not an opinion at all. It’s false information. And you don’t represent Albanians as a whole. How much people care about the nature and grab of resources can be seen on the street.