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Presenting Pogradec: A Most Musical Town!
Local guide Engjellushe Icka introduces us to the contemporary music scene in Pogradec....
Meet the Beatles of Pogradec
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Darova Brothers, nicknamed "The Albanian Beatles," brought music, fun and joy through their performances in Pogradec. Granddaughter Ornella Darova shares their story....
The Other Side of Mitrush Kuteli
In an earlier installment of Presenting Pogradec, Engjellushe Icka introduced us to Albanian writer, poet and folklorist Mitrush Kuteli. Now, meet Kuteli the banker.....
The Wisdom of Hard Earned Success
Inspiring thoughts from one of Nehemiah Gateway University's 2022 graduates, Karla Cuca of Guatemala....
Presenting Pogradec: Beach Volleyball
Beach volleyball! Since 1995, girls beach volleyball teams from Pogradec have successfully competed nationally and even internationally. Our local guide, Engjellushe Icka, tells us more about the local husband and wife coaching team that has built this successful program.....
Presenting Pogradec: A Great Place to Swim
There has never been a public swimming pool in Pogradec. But who needs a pool when you have Lake Ohrid? Our local guide, Engellushe Icka, tells us about competitive open water swimming in Lake Ohrid, and some of the people who enjoy it....
Presenting Pogradec: Meet Mitrush Kuteli
When you stop at the city center park in Pogradec, with its lush rose garden, you will see the statue of Lasgush Poradeci looking toward Dry Mountain, ready for a conversation with his friend and fellow author, Mitrush Kuteli. Kuteli has removed his hat in greeting. He has his last book of poems in his pocket, and is ready to share the verses with his friend Lasgush and hear his thoughts....
Presenting Pogradec: Pascha
Orthodox Christians in Albania celebrate Pascha on Sunday, April 24. Learn how Easter is celebrated among Orthodox Christians in Pogradec-- including the survival of a playful tradition that outlived Communist atheism....
How Can We Help? An Interview with Arnold Geiger
Arnold Geiger is the founder of NG, and Managing Director of NG Services. I had the opportunity to talk to Arnold recently about the situation in Ukraine, what NG is doing to help-- and how you can help.
Presenting Pogradec! Introducing Our New Series
Introducing a new, occasional feature on NG USA’s platform, Presenting Pogradec. Whether you have been to southeastern Albania, are thinking of going, or are from there but are living somewhere else right now, this series will provide an authentic, in-depth look at some of the people and things that make the area around Pogradec unique and wonderful...
