Greeks in Albania
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The Greeks in Albania are ethnic Greeks who live in or originate from areas within modern Albania. They form the largest minority group in the country. They are mostly concentrated in the south of the
Captain of Himara, Spyros Spyromilios, leader of the local revolt, 1912
View of Saranda
Dormition of the Theotokos Church, Labovë e Kryqit, a pilgrimage site. The present form of the church was built in the 10th century and was renovated several times after.
The Zographeion College facilities (1881) in Qestorati
Northern Epirus
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Northern Epirus is a term used for specific parts of southern Albania which were first claimed by the Kingdom of Greece in the Balkan Wars and later were associated with the Greek minority in Albania
Greeks in Albania
…the northern part of the historical region of Epirus, in parts of Vlorë County, Gjirokastër, Korçë, and Berat County. The area is also known by them as Northern Epirus. Consequently, the Greeks hailing specifically from Southern Albania are also known as Northern Epirotes (Greek: Βορειοηπειρώτες Vorioipirotes, Albanian…
Territory claimed as part of Northern Epirus
The Greek general Spyromilios, a native of Himara, fought for the incorporation of Epirus in Greece.
Greek Guerilla Chief from Northern Epirus in traditional costume
Picture of the official declaration of Northern Epirote Independence in Gjirokastër (1 March 1914).