Donika bardha biography
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- Donika Bardha AHRP Director - Founder Albanian Arts Foundation and the Albanian Aid Society; Real Estate Developer.
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To this British-Albanian success story, ‘Hats off to you all!’
Festivities in Tirana honouring the Butrint Foundation and Archive
Albania is a country of marvellous natural beauty which holds a rich, vital culture, a fascinating history and great archaeology including the jewel of the Mediterranean, Butrint.
Throughout the years, Albania has benefited and enjoyed support from key partners diplomatically, socially, and culturally. When one delves through the history books, a great and appreciated friend of the Albanians appears. It is the United Kingdom.
As an Albanian-American, I am aware of the historical contributions and friendship that the United States has with the Albanian people. However, it is in later years that I came to understand how deep and essential the British factor has been as well.
This Centenary, a celebration of 100 years of Albanian-British diplomatic relations, spearheaded by Ambassador Alastair King-Smith, will highlight the role of Britain and the historical events, studies and personalities who helped Albania, “The Land of Eagles&
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Ekrem Bardha
Albanian businessman
Ekrem Bardha | |
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| Born | Kolonje, Albania |
| Title | Businessman |
Ekrem Bardha (born 13 May 1933) is an Albanian American businessman, co-founder of the National Albanian American Council (NAAC), and former owner of Illyria Newspaper.[1] He is currently serving as Albania's Honorary Consul in Michigan[2] and is regarded as one of the most successful Albanians in America.[3]
Early life
Bardha was born in the southern village of Radanj in Kolonjë District, Albania. Having escaped from the strict Albanian communist regime in 1953, after one of his brothers was jailed for political reasons, he settled in the Detroit area and went into the restaurant business. He eventually became the owner of 18 McDonald's fast-food franchises, which grossed over $25 million a year.[4]
He is the author of 2 books: Far Yet Near Albania, and The Albanian-American Diaspora and the Independence of Kosova, 2023.
References
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