Albania
Historical Events
1190 - Principality of Arbanon Established
The Principality of Arbanon was one of the first Albanian principalities to emerge in the Middle Ages.
1443 - Skanderbeg's Resistance
Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg led a successful resistance against Ottoman expansion for over two decades.
1912 - Declaration of Independence
Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire, marking the birth of the modern Albanian state.
1928 - Establishment of the Monarchy
Ahmet Zogu proclaimed the Kingdom of Albania, becoming its first king, Zog I.
1939 - Italian Occupation
Albania was occupied by Fascist Italy, starting a period of foreign domination.
1944 - End of World War II
The communist-led National Liberation Movement took control, establishing a communist regime.
1946 - Establishment of a Communist State
Albania became a People's Republic under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha.
1991 - Fall of Communism
Albania began transitioning from a communist regime to a multi-party political system.
2008 - NATO Membership
Albania became a member of NATO, affirming its commitment to collective security.
2022 - EU Membership Candidate
Albania was officially recognized as an EU membership candidate and began accession negotiations.