Bahrain, February 3–6, 2020 “Inspiration Economy in Times of Crisis” was the first international scientific conference organized by the Inspiration Economy Society (IES) in collaboration with the International Inspiration Economy Project (IIEP), held from February 3–6, 2020, in Bahrain. This conference focused on finding ways to inspire our shared economy and to create a distinct impact through a deeper understanding of opportunities that arise as a result of societal and community challenges. One of its main objectives was the exchange and development...
Tirana, 18.04.2019 The Institute of Education, Heritage, and Tourism (IETT) continues its meetings with state institutions to promote and raise awareness of its activities. In this context, the Director of IETT, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramiz Zekaj, paid a visit to the Academy of Albanological Studies, where he had a friendly meeting with the Director of the Institute of History, Prof. Dr. Beqir Meta. Initially, Prof. Zekaj gave a general presentation of the institute’s activities and its latest publications. He then discussed several...
Tirana, 29.04.2019 A delegation from the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism (IETT), consisting of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Xhevahir Lleshi, and the Coordinator for Heritage and Tourism at IETT, Ms. Anisa Hykaj, held a working meeting with Mr. Salah Haroun, founder and president of the Albanian–Arab Friendship Association in Tirana. The central focus of this meeting was a project to be organized soon by IETT as part of the series “Literary Encounters from World Heritage,” in collaboration...
On September 12, 2019, the Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism (IETT) held its regular Board of Directors meeting to analyze the first half of 2019. Present at the meeting were the Chairman of the IETT Board of Directors, Prof. Xhevahir Lleshi; Executive Director of IETT and Board Member, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramiz Zekaj; Board Members Prof. Dr. Valter Shtylla, Ambassador Kujtim Morina, Mr. Buron Kaceli, as well as IETT Coordinator, Ms. Anisa Hykaj. The welcome address was given by the...
Ulcinj, September 25, 2019 The Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism (IETT) focuses, among other things, on enriching libraries across all Albanian-speaking areas. The goal of this project is to spread knowledge among all age groups by donating books in various genres. Books selected for donation from the IETT Institute’s collection are gifted to various cultural and educational institutions, both public and private, to support students, learners, and reading enthusiasts. In this context, through the initiative of the Chairman of the IETT...
“The Post-Pandemic Recovery of European Tourism through Culture, Heritage, and Creativity” was the theme of the international conference held online on October 22, 2020, organized by the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), in which the Institute of Education, Heritage, and Tourism (IETT) also took part as a member of this network. Chaired by Mr. Manos Vougioukas, Secretary-General of ECTN, the conference featured presentations during various sessions by Ms. Anne Grady, representative of the European Commission DG EAC, Ms. Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, representative...
Tirana, 16.07.2020 IETT held its latest Board of Directors meeting at its premises to analyze the activities of the first half of 2020, during which the Institute’s work focused primarily on activities related to its three key sectors. Present at the meeting were the founder of IETT and Chairman of the Board, Prof. Xhevair Lleshi; the Director of IETT, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramiz Zekaj; board members Ambassador Kujtim Morina, Prof. Dr. Valter Shtylla, and Mr. Buron Kaceli; IETT Coordinator, Ms. Anisa Hykaj;...
“Fan S. Noli” University of Korça, Faculty of Economics and the Institute of Education, Heritage, and Tourism are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the upcoming Student Conference: “Business Challenges in the Digital Age”, which will be held online on June 9, 2021. CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for students to present technical papers. It offers a unique opportunity for students to connect with peers from other universities and share their perspectives on...
The Institute of Education, Heritage and Tourism (IETT) places special importance on the libraries of various cultural and educational institutions, both public and private. On this occasion, during a visit to the United High School “Ali Iber Neza” in Tropoja, a collection of various book titles was donated to enrich its library and make them available to students. The aim of this project is to spread knowledge among all age groups through the donation of books in diverse genres. As part...
The rich cultural heritage of the Pogradec district is especially reflected in its traditional clothing, which varies according to its regions and surroundings. The clothing of women from Mokra was worn in two variations: that of Orthodox and Muslim women. The basic elements of the Orthodox women’s attire included: the linja (a long shirt reaching the ankles) with long embroidered sleeves, several types of woolen cloaks (guna), the cibun worn over the shirt, a belt, woolen socks, and a white headscarf. Muslim women,...











