Sokol Balla
Sokol Balla (born May 7, 1973) is an Albanian journalist, author, writer, and political analyst. He is the host of the political show "Real Story" [1] currently airing on ABC News Albania. He was also the host of the shows : Fahrenheit (2005) Vizion Plus , Top Story (2006-2017) , and Exclusive, both aired on television station Top Channel Albania.
Sokol Balla | |
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| Born | 7 May 1973 Tirana, Albania |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Education | University of Tirana (Philosophy, Journalism) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Author, Writer, Political Analyst |
| Known for | Host of "Real Story" |
Biography
changeEarly life and education Sokol Balla was born on 7 May 1973 in Tirana, Albania. He studied at the University of Tirana, where he spent one year studying philosophy and four years studying journalism. His career as a journalist started in August 1992 in the foreign department of RTSH (Albanian National Television). He has also worked as journalist for Albanian Daily Newspapers like : Gazeta Shqiptare and Koha Jonë . He also served as the News Director and Executive Director at several Albanian television stations, including Vizion Plus, Top Channel, Report TV, News 24, and ABC News.
Books
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changeDuring his career, he has received several awards and honors, such as: "Leadership of the Year" in 2017, the decoration "Grand Master"[6] in 2023 from the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, and the "Career Award"[7] in 2023 from the newspaper Koha Jonë.
References
change- ↑ "Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim with Sokol Balla". U.S. Embassy in Albania. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ↑ "Antishqiptari - Ditari i çrregullt i muajve të nxehtë dimër 2003 - dimër 2004" (in Albanian). BKSH. 2005.
- ↑ "Loja që ndryshoi Shqipërinë" (in Albanian). BKSH. 2016.
- ↑ "Fjala e lirë, sfidë europiane" (in Albanian). BKSH. 2011.
- ↑ ""Koli i Bardhës shkon në Afrikë" nga UET Press/ Autobiografia mes rreshtave e Sokol Ballës". Liberale (in Albanian). 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ↑ "Presidenti i Republikës së Shqipërisë Bajram Begaj dekoron gazetarin Sokol Balla me titullin "Mjeshtër i Madh"". President.al (in Albanian). 2023-12-08.
- ↑ "Sondazhi i vitit, Koha Jonë ndan vlerësimet e publikut, Sokol Balla çmimin e karrierës". ABC News Albania (in Albanian). 2023-12-08.
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