Behind Edi Rama’s announcement of a Vatican-type ‘microstate’ for the Bektashi movement in Tirana, some critics of his rule see a bid to distract attention from domestic scandals and win ...

Ever heard of the ‘Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order’? You most likely haven’t, at least not yet. But if all goes to plan, it will soon become the world’s smallest microstate — a ...

"We're going to set up a group of negotiators," the Bektashi spiritual guide repeated when asked for details of how his future state will function. Read more Subscribers only Elections in Turkey ...

(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Sunday his country would transform the Tirana-based Bektashi Muslims, an Islamic Sufi order, into a ...

'The Night of 40 Martyrs' is one of the most important rituals of the mystical Bektashi dervishes. This is the first time this ritual has been completely caught on camera.

In addition to its normal trick-or-treating hours next week, the city of Alma will be celebrating Halloween with its annual Fall Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday downtown. Superior Street will ...

Not quite as graceful as ET on two wheels but that first scene introducing the titular character in Sophie Willan's sitcom Alma's Not Normal created an instant connection with a new audience.

If she can’t be normal, she’ll at least be fabulous. Wild child Alma and her clan of eccentric, unruly women aim to make waves in Bolton. Award-winning comedy by Sophie Willan.

Yes, Alma College is a religious school – it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. But the school welcomes students and staff of all faiths as well as those who are nonreligious.

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Ever heard of the ‘Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order’? You most likely haven’t, at least not yet. But if all goes to plan, it will soon become the world’s smallest microstate — a ...