Preserving Greek Identity in the Balkans

Albania and Serbia sit to the north of Greece. Throughout history, Greece has developed strong connections with both countries. Because of several restrictions placed upon them, Greek-Albanians have struggled to preserve their language and culture. In contrast, the Greek influence is strong in many parts of Serbia.

Official declaration of Independence at Argyrokastro (now Gjirokastër) March 1st 1914 Source: (National and historical museum in the Old Parliament House, Athens

Featured:

Leonidas Pappas, President of the Greek minority organization Omonoia in Albania.

Nikos Tsitsimelis, Councillor for Culture for the Greek Hellenic Foundation for Culture in Belgrade,

Anka Rejinovic,  Lecturer in Modern Greek Studies at the Philology Faculty of Belgrade University, 

 

Producer: Odysseas Kripotos

Interviews: Alexandros Logothetis & Panos Apostolou

Technical Production: Qazim Menxhiqi