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I want to preface by saying that I have no issues with Albanians, this is just based on what I know of how some Greeks fell about Albanians. Given that plenty
by scottie_m 9y ago
I want to preface by saying that I have no issues with Albanians, this is just based on what I know of how some Greeks fell about Albanians.
Given that plenty of Greeks are, to put it mildly, less than fond of Albanians, is there a lot of tension in the Greek Diner/Pizzaria run by Greeks, and those run by Albanians? I hope not, but I’d guess that there is.
- ardit33 9y agoNo, not that I know off... Sure, there will be some greeks that don't like Albanians, for x or y reason, but it is not universal. Also, there substantial number of greeks with Albanian origins: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arvanites https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arvanites ) and Albanian and greek food is very similar as there has been a lot of cross cultural pollination. Both Albania and Greece were part of the "same empires" for millennia. First the Roman Empire, then Byzantine Empire, then eventually the Ottoman Empire. Even before that they were either in alliances, or fought each other. Alexander's the great mother was of Illyrian origins.
- scottie_m 9y agoThat’s good to hear, I always found the antipathy between culturally similar groups tragic and weird. Good link too, thanks.