Home; Religion; the explainer Inside Albania's planned Muslim microstate. Proposal for 'Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order', a Vatican-style enclave, has sparked confusion, praise and heated debate ...

Albania plans to establish a sovereign Muslim microstate within its borders run by a Sufi sect known for promoting "religious harmony and dialogue", Prime Minister Edi Rama announced.

The Albanian Muslim Vatican would remind the world that Islam is far from monolithic and many interpretations of the religion coexist peacefully, as they should.

The value of the contract for the majority stake in Electricity Distribution Company of Albania (OSSH) is EUR102m ($132m). The transaction is expected to be completed in next few months.

In Albania's capital, Baba Mondi envisions a Vatican-like state for his Bektashi faith on a tiny scrap of land that would serve as a model for love and tolerance.

SHKODER, Albania — The Catholic cathedral that communists turned into a basketball arena for two decades is now busier than ever, drawing more than 2,000 people to a single Sunday ...

“Albania’s Autocephalous Orthodox Church wants to live in peace with all,” said Archbishop Joan, adding that religious co-existence but should be “defended and further enriched.” ...

Religion banned under Hoxha After taking power in 1944, Hoxha took much care in transforming the state into a socialist, atheist state. He felt religion was "the opiate of the people" and declared ...