"In the tunnels of secret Albania" - A testimony for the communist regime

History has a unique way of reminding us of the past and helping us avoid repeating its mistakes. The history of a nation represents its collective memory, and understanding it is essential to comprehending the present.

"In the Tunnels of Secret Albania" is a book that provides an in-depth account of the dictatorship that dominated Albania for 45 years.

The author of the book, Italian journalist Carlo Bollino, the creator and curator of the BUNK'ART project, presents a detailed analysis of Enver Hoxha’s dictatorial regime, based on original documents from the time. The historical and documentary research is enriched by valuable contributions from Professor Sonila Boçi of the University of Tirana and journalist Admirina Peçi.

Unlike larger nations, where totalitarian control struggled to extend to the farthest corners of society, in Albania, brutal methods of intimidation and surveillance were intertwined, creating a ruthless police machinery that controlled every individual.

For 45 years, Albania endured a relentless system of control, where every individual was under constant surveillance. This book helps readers understand how this mechanism functioned and the impact it had on Albanian society.

A guide to understanding the past, but also a necessary reflection on freedom — how fragile it is and how easily it can collapse when power knows no limits.

"In the Tunnels of Secret Albania" is now available at BUNK'ART 1 and BUNK'ART 2 in three languages: Albanian, English, and Italian. A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the past and draw lessons for the future.