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30-607: Peshkopi lies east of the Black Drin river, about 187 kilometres (116 mi) northeast of Tirana , the capital of Albania , and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Macedonian border . The town sits 651 metres (2,136 ft) above sea level. Known for its thermal waters, year-round agriculture, and natural beauty, Peshkopi is also developing a reputation as tourism destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, mountain biking, and rock climbing. The third tallest mountain in

60-463: A number of primary and secondary schools, which provide education to children in the town and surrounding areas. The schools offer a range of subjects including math, science, language, and social studies. Many of them also have extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and art programs. Overall, education is highly valued in Peshkopi and the government is continuously investing in the development of

90-450: A variety of outdoor activities including climbing, walking, skiing, trekking, picnics, hunting, kayaking, etc. The museum , located beside the general secondary school, houses a collection of local costumes, carpets, kitchen equipment and filigree jewelry, as well as a number of models of local architecture. Elez Isufi Boulevard is a pedestrian-only street in the middle of Peshkopi lined with linden ( Albanian : bli ) trees. The street

120-588: Is SH6 (State Road 6). A new highway called the Arbër Highway ( Albanian : Rruga e Arbërit ) is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in Spring 2023. The 200 km road will link Tirana with Debar , North Macedonia and will connect with SH6. There is no train service to Peshkopi. Black Drin The Black Drin , or Black Drim ( Albanian : Drini i Zi ; Macedonian : Црн Дрим )

150-583: Is a river in North Macedonia and Albania . It flows out of Lake Ohrid in Struga , North Macedonia. It is 149 km (93 mi) long and its drainage basin is 3,504 km (1,353 sq mi). Its average discharge is 118 m /s (4,200 cu ft/s). After flowing through North Macedonia for 56 km (35 mi), the Black Drin crosses the border to Albania, west of Debar . It merges with

180-490: Is evolving, as well. The Ohrid trout , which is a form of salmon , can also sometimes be found in parts of the river. Aleksand%C3%ABr Moisiu University Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës ( Albanian : Universiteti "Aleksandër Moisiu" Durrës ; initialism: UAMD ), also Aleksandër Moisiu University or University of Durrës , is the newest public academic institution of the Republic of Albania . The University

210-523: Is located in the ancient city of Durrës . The university was founded on 20 December 2005 by the Albanian Government . It was inaugurated in 2006 and is using the American system of education , unlike the rest of the public universities in the country. More than 1,300 students started classes as of 2 October 2006. University of Durrës took its name from Austrian - Italian actor Aleksandër Moisiu , who

240-546: Is made up of six theoretical modules covered within a two or three week teaching sequence in English or Albanian language by national and international Guest Lecturers. Students' practice period of fourteen weeks/semester is carried out in close cooperation with FASTIP, Banks and Enterprises. After a successful graduation students awarded with the academic Bachelor diploma of the University "Aleksandër Moisiu" Durrës have already gained

270-477: Is paved with stone from non-native stone from Berat. Thermal mineral water springs and sulphur baths ( Albanian : llixha ) in the vicinity of Peshkopi are a draw for seasonal tourism, primarily from within Albania, but also to a lesser extent from neighboring countries. They are reputed to alleviate some health issues. The baths are located a short distance east of the city, upstream along the creek which runs through

300-658: The White Drin in Kukës to form the Drin , which flows into the Adriatic Sea . It drains most of the eastern border region of Albania. The name is ancient - Drinius, Trinius (Pliny), Δρεῖνος (Ptolemy). Its origin is Illyrian from older *Drūn , from Indo-European *drū - into Old Indian drāvayate , run, flow, Avestan dru , run. This part of Albania is an agricultural area. The main agricultural products are maize and barley ; silviculture

330-584: The 1961, 2015–16 Albanian First Division going in to the Albanian Superliga . Peshkopi is an important transportation hub, located at the crossroads of several important roads connecting Albania with Kosovo and North Macedonia. The town is served by the Rinas Mother Teresa International Airport in the capital city of Tirana, which is located around 200 km to the west of Peshkopi. There are also regular bus services connecting

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360-604: The Balkans, Mount Korabi , and the birthplace of Albania's national hero, Gjerg Kastrioti , are nearby heritages sites. The district also contains large mineral ore deposits such as chromium, sulfur, and marble. It is also an important industrial center in Albania, producing many agricultural products for Albania. The name of Peshkopi is derived from the word peshkop meaning bishop in Albanian and from Episkopè in Greek . Bulgarian maps of

390-728: The Episcopate would later be relocated, but the town of Peshkopi retained its name. Peshkopi is referenced as early as the fifteenth century under the name Peskopia . The region today known as Dibër was inhabited in pre-Christian times by the Illyrian tribe known to the Romans as Penestae , Πενέσται in Ancient Greek ( Albanian : penestë ). By the beginning of the sixteenth century, the Ottoman Empire had completed its conquest of Albania. Under

420-627: The Faculty of Information and Communications Technology is Docent Lindita Mukli . In 2009, the Albanian government decide to open a branch of UAMD in Peshkopia , administrative center of Dibër County , but in September 2014 Rama Government closed all branches of public university, including the branch of Peshkopia. Dean of the Faculty of Integrated Studies with Practice (FASTIP) is Dr. Ela Golemi . FASTIP

450-516: The Meeting Hall of the Scientific Council, all these facilities are equipped with ventilation and heating systems, underground parking, park, as well as 5,000 square meters of green space. The Faculty of Business and the Faculty of Education are located in this campus. The address of FASTIP is Lagjja Nr. 17, Rruga Adria, Durrës. There are six faculties (5 internal and 1 external): Dean of

480-711: The city, but were expelled later that same month. Fighting continued in the Dibër region until early September, leaving the Communist-dominated National Liberation Army ( Albanian : Ushtria Nacionalçlirimtare ) in control. Peshkopi is located in northeastern Albania, in the Dibër County. It is situated in the valley of the Drin river, at the foot of the Korab mountain range. The town is the administrative center of

510-518: The district and has a population of around 14,000 people. The Korab mountain range, which is the highest range in the Balkans, is located to the east of the town. The Drin River, which is the longest river in the country, flows through the valley and provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The valley is also known for its fertile soil and is an important agricultural area, producing crops such as corn, wheat, and vegetables. Peshkopi has

540-469: The educational system in the town. Peshkopi briefly had a branch of Aleksandër Moisiu University . It was closed in 2017 by order of the national Ministry of Education for alleged failure to meet standards. The main form of tourism in the region is mountain tourism, due to the hilly terrain and extensive forest. The district of Dibra is home to two of the thirteen national parks in Albania , Lurë National Park , and Korab-Koritnik Nature Park , which offer

570-575: The eleventh century show the town under the name Presolengrad . The region of Dibër was subsumed under the Archbishopric of Ohrid in 1019, and one year later received the status of an episcopate with its center in the Bulke ward of Peshkopi, located in what is now the neighborhood of Dobrovë. The central church of the Dibër Episcopate was that of St. Stephen ( Albanian : Kisha e Shqefnit ). The seat of

600-627: The experience of the Dual University Baden-Württemberg (DHBW), and with support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). FASTIP started the lectures in January 2009. The study program is designed to provide students with an education based on a combination of theoretical studies and practical on-the-job training in Albanian Partner Banks and Enterprises. Studies at FASTIP last three years. Each semester

630-538: The middle of Peshkopi. The main sport played in Peshkopi is football . The city's main team is KF Korabi Peshkopi and its home stadium is Korabi Stadium with a capacity of 6,000 spectators. The multidisciplinary club's home arena is the Bashkim Lala Sports Palace , which has a capacity of over 2,000 spectators. KF Korabi currently plays in the Albanian First Division . They were runners-up in

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660-466: The necessary practical skills and competences to establish their further professional career. From 2011 all graduated students of Bank Management Study Program received a work contract with their supporting Banks. FASTIP is an external faculty in which English is the language studies, a partnership with banks and companies in Albania: From 2006 to 2012, 2281 students graduated from the university, with

690-418: The region in an attempt to quell local resistance. The Bulgarians and Austro-Hungarians departed the area in September 1918. Italian forces invaded Albania in 1939, reaching Peshkopi on April 15. Albanian Communist partisans retook Peshkopi on September 9, 1943. The following October, the partisans defeated Balli Kombëtar forces in an armed battle for control of the city. In July 1944, German forces occupied

720-588: The rule of the Ottoman Empire, Peshkopi (then Debre-i Zir , which meant "Lower Debre" in Persian ) was a small market town, overshadowed by the larger and more flamboyant Debar ( Albanian : Dibra e Madhe , "Greater Dibër"), which today lies just over the Macedonian border. The population of Peshkopi was almost completely Muslim by 1583. In 1873 an Ottoman barracks was built in Peshkopi, housing up to 8,000 soldiers. The Dibër region, including Peshkopi, took part in

750-423: The town with Tirana and Durres. Peshkopi is served by bus lines to and from Tirana and Durrës . Buses typically depart in the morning on a fixed schedule. There are also minibuses and vans ( Albanian : furgona ) serving a wider set of destinations, which depart when sufficiently full. Minibuses to Tirana and Durrës are generally somewhat more expensive than the equivalent bus route. The main road to Peshkopi

780-589: The university, and the fourth is the Faculty Council, which is made up of professors at the school. Aleksandër Moisiu University has three campuses. The first campus or the old campus is in Currila Street ( Rruga e Currilave ), in the centre of city of Durrës. This campus was opened in 2006. Faculty of Political Sciences and Law, Faculty of Information and Communications Technology and Faculty of Professional Studies are located in this campus. The new campus

810-665: The uprisings against Ottoman authority that were occurring throughout Albania in the early 1910s. Albanian armed bands ( Albanian : çeta ) captured Peshkopi from the Ottomans on August 16, 1912. In the aftermath of the breakup of the Ottoman Empire, a Serbian army occupied Dibër and entered Peshkopi in early December 1912. Albanian forces retook the city on September 20, 1913. Bulgarian army soldiers invaded Peshkopi on January 1, 1916. The Austro-Hungarian Empire , an ally of Bulgaria, brought an army to Peshkopi on April 12, 1916, and engaged in punitive house-burnings and executions throughout

840-501: Was established as an innovative project in 2008 on a decision of the Council of Ministers (No. 827, date 11.06.2008: "Decree on Opening at the University "Aleksandër Moisiu" Durrës, the Faculty of Integrated Studies with Practice (FASTIP) and on the manner of its operation for the provisional period"). In 2012 the pilot project phase has extended by the Council of Ministers until 2014. Under the bilateral Albanian-German Governmental Agreement,

870-517: Was inaugurated on 5 June 2013 by Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha and Minister of Education Myqerem Tafaj . The second campus is suburban and located in Spitallë, Durrës. Built in an area of 55 hectares features; 2 large conference hall with a capacity of 220-330 seats, 3 Computer lab, 26 auditoriums with a capacity of 3,000 to 3,500 students, library, reading room and internet room, 16 offices for academic staff and 8 administrative offices, as well as

900-556: Was of Albanian descent. The rector is Kseanela Sotirofski . The list of rectors of Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës: Aleksandër Moisiu University has four governing bodies. The first is the Academic Senate , which focuses on strategy and organisation of the university. The second is the Board of Directors, which focuses on administration and finances. The Ethics Council is the third body, which discusses ethical issues related to

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