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The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning "to cultivate", generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. Different definitions of "culture" reflect different theoretical bases for understanding, or criteria for evaluating, human activity. Anthropologists most commonly use the term "culture" to refer to the universal human capacity to classify, codify and communicate their experiences symbolically. This capacity is long been taken as a defining feature of the genus Homo. However, primatologists such as Jane Goodall have identified aspects of culture among our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.Goodall, J. 1986. The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior.
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Albania fighting corruption, Berisha tells Berlin
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:09:20 -0000
Berlin - Albania is keeping up its fight against corruption and crime, Prime Minister Sali Berisha said Wednesday during a visit to the German capital Berlin.
Speculation surrounds case of Albanian whistle-blower's death
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:05:30 -0000
BERLIN : The investigation into the death of a whistle-blower in Albania appears to be nearing its conclusion, but with little hope of quelling the suspicion and speculation surrounding the case.
IOCC Delivers Major Shipment of Medical Supplies & Medicines to Albania
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:12:06 -0000
International Orthodox Christian Charities has delivered 25 pallets of medical supplies and over-the-counter drugs to Tirana, Albania.
Albania to mark freshwater border with Greece
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:01:05 -0000
TIRANA, Albania -- Deputy Environment Minister Aleksander Garuli says Albania plans to mark its freshwater border with Greece for the first time.
Tradition of `sworn virgins' dying out in Albania
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:11:23 -0000
Drene Markgjoni spent 12 years in a hard-labor camp, punished for her fiance's attempt to flee Albania's regime, then one of the world's most repressive and isolationist.
The weirdest country in Europe
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:18:38 -0000
Here and there on the Mediterranean waterfront around Sarande, a little town currently publicized with wan hope as "the southern gateway for tourism into Albania," you can spot evocative relics of communist ...
Albanian American Civic League - Registered lobby in Washington, DC, representing the concerns and interests of the Albanian people. Includes information on activities, directors, memberships and publications. Press releases and contact information also available.
Meta Description: [ Defending the National Cause of the Albanian People. founded by former Congressman Joseph DioGuardi and a board of Albanian Americans in 1989 and is the the only registered lobby in Washington, DC, representing the concerns and interests of the Albanian people. The purpose of the Civic League is ... ]
Albanian.com - Contains information about the land, the people and the language. Also included is an image gallery and a list of famous Albanians.
Child Trafficking in Albania - Extensive report from March 2001.
Co-PLAN - A non-governmental institute for habitat development which aims to enhance environmental, social and economic conditions in the country's living centers. Provides information on the organization and its mission, staff and partners, projects, services and annual reports. Includes news, contact information and job offers.
Cultural Policies in Europe - Albania - Historical overview, information on cultural administration, objectives and principles, issues in cultural policy development, legal framework, financing, institutions and governmental support.
Meta Description: [ Cultural Policies in Europe: a Compendium of Basic Facts and Trends, an information service of the Council of Europe and its Steering Committee for Culture, prepared by ERICarts ]
Dying To Leave - Profile of Albania - Information on human smuggling, trafficking and exploitation.
Ethnologue - Languages of Albania - Information on the living spoken languages and dialects of the country and statistics.
Meta Description: [ List of languages of Albania. ]
Flags Of The World - Albania - Includes information on the flag, seal, national anthem and symbols and the presidential flag.
Human Development Report - Albania - United Nations Development Program report. Includes demographic and economic information.
Institute for Policy and Legal Studies - Non-profit, non-governmental organization aiming to bridge the gap between legislators and policy makers, and the public. Contains information on the laws, the judicial system, the constitution and its history. Also includes publications and articles, projects and activities, a study of the judicial sector and resources.
Meta Description: [ Institute for Policy and Legal Studies is a not for profit non govermental organization registered in Tirana, Albania ]
Mercy-USA for Aid and Development - Albania - Non-profit relief and development organization. Provides information on achievements.
National Albanian American Council - Non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Albanians and promoting peace and economic development in the Balkans. Includes press releases, reports, events and public forum discussions, as well as information on membership and contact.
Meta Description: [ All you need to know about Albanian American Council ]
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe - Albania - Deals with wide range of security related issues including arms control, preventive diplomacy, confidence and security building measures, human rights, democratization, election monitoring, and economic and environmental security. Includes information on background, activities and documents.
Meta Description: [ The OSCE Presence in Albania provides assistance to Albanian authorities and civil society on promoting democratization, rule of law, human rights and on consolidating democratic institutions in conformity with OSCE principles, standards and commitments. ]
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The Albania Implosion - A personal account of March 1997 by Pavli Qesku, former Ambassador to London. Includes information by chapter.
The United Nations in Albania - Organization which aims to help the country overcome the many challenges it has faced since the collapse of the Communist regime in 1991. Provides information on the UN organizations working in the country, their goals and contact information. Includes news and reports, publications and an image gallery.
UN International Organization for Migration - Tirana - Organization helping migration and resettlement of displaced persons. Provides information on projects, events, publications and contact information. Includes latest news and press releases.
United Nations Development Programme in Albania - Organization that works to reach the Millennium Development Goals, supports EU integration, and responds to other national priorities through the Human Development Approach. Provides information on the organization, activities, projects and goals. Includes news and events, press releases, an online electronic library of downloadable books containing resources, image gallery, forum and contact information.
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