Commemorative Activities
The Authority for the Files presents the digital archive "www.spac.al "
Spaç, 20.05.2025
Tirana, May 20, 2025 – On the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the Spaç Rebellion, the Authority for the Information on the Documents of the former State Security organized a commemorative ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Library, presenting for the first time the digital platform www.spac.al , an open archive for documenting and educating about the history of the Spaç prison camp and the crimes of communism in Albania.
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AIDSSH Products Dedicated to the Spaç Rebellion Exhibited for the First Time
(December 20, 2024)
Tirana, December 20, 2024 – Photos and illustrations, testimonies and publications, a documentary, and a website under the headline “Spaç,” products that strengthen memory, were exhibited for the first time at the “Agimi” Art Center by the Authority for the Information on the Documents of the former State Security (AIDSSH), with the presence of survivors, their families, memory actors, partners, and others.
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TRACES OF MEMORY IN SPAÇ, YOUTH “TOUCH” THE DICTATORSHIP
Spaç, 24.05.2024
Mirditë/Spaç, May 24, 2024 – On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Spaç Prison Rebellion, the Authority for the Information on the Documents of the former State Security, in collaboration with the Council of Europe, organized the activity: “SPAÇ, THEN AND NOW – a day of remembrance with the youth.”
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS “PROTAGONISTËT” LEARN ABOUT THE SPAÇ REBELLION
(May 30, 2023)
Students from the “Protagonistët” High School visited AIDSSH to learn about the history of the Spaç Rebellion, the documents, and oral testimonies originating from that prison. The visit continued in the Authority’s archive, where the documents of the former State Security are preserved.
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EVALUATIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO CREATED THE LOGO FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPAÇ REBELLION
(Vlorë, Berat, May 23, 2023)
At the conclusion of the competition held among the country’s art schools, aimed at creating a logo dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Spaç Revolt and ultimately educating the younger generation about past injustices and the growing need for awareness, the winners of the best works were announced.
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THE SPAÇ REBELLION, IN A CLASSROOM LESSON AT “QEMAL STAFA” HIGH SCHOOL
(May 22, 2023)
The Authority for the Information on the Documents of the former State Security, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports, attended a classroom lesson held at “Qemal Stafa” High School, in commemoration of the Spaç Rebellion (May 21–23, 1973), on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The aim was to raise awareness among students about this event and other related aspects of the country’s past under communism.
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THE AUTHORITY ON A PILGRIMAGE: A TRACE OF RESILIENCE AND SOLIDARITY, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPAÇ REBELLION
(Spaç, May 21, 2023)
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary commemorations of the Spaç Prison Rebellion, the Authority for the Information on the Documents of the former State Security organized a pilgrimage on May 21, 2023. The event began at the last kilometer of the road, at the entrance of the former Spaç Prison, and concluded within the premises of the former prison.
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SPAÇ IN ARCHIVES – 50 YEARS SINCE THE REBELLION, THE AUTHORITY URGES ACADEMICS TO ADOPT A LEGAL APPROACH TO DOCUMENTS
(Tirana, May 4, 2023)
At the event “Spaç in Archives – 50 Years Since the Rebellion,” documents from the archives of the former State Security were exhibited, covering the forced labor camp in Spaç, the rebellion, death sentences, and retrials. Additionally, other official documents obtained through institutional cooperation were presented, detailing the nature of forced labor during the dictatorship, including the involvement of political prisoners in extracting copper and pyrite.
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AIDSSH ANNOUNCES CONTEST FOR CREATING A SYMBOLIC LOGO: “50 YEARS SINCE THE SPAÇ REBELLION”
(April 26, 2023)
In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Authority announced a contest for creating a symbolic logo: “50 Years Since the Spaç Rebellion,” open to students of artistic high schools in pre-university education.
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EXPERT MEETING ON ELEMENTS OF FORCED LABOR IN THE SPAÇ MINE
(Tirana, April 7, 2023)
Unpaid labor imposed on political opponents in the mines was a serious violation of human rights under communism. Regarding the element of forced labor, performed without payment as a form of punishment for political beliefs or activities, discussions were held with financial experts, academics, and engineers from the country’s mining industry.
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COMMEMORATING THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPAÇ REBELLION
(Spaç, May 21, 2018)
In commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the Spaç Rebellion, AIDSSH was present in Spaç, at former Ward No. 303, which operated from 1968 until 1991, to honor this event.
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