Healthcare workers in Albania - Stay or leave? | DW Documentary

Germany has too few healthcare workers and is trying to plug the gaps with recruitment drives in poorer countries like Albania. As a result, many young and well-trained people are packing up and leaving the country.
Word has got around in Albania that the German health and care sector has a skills shortage. Many qualified healthcare workers have decided to leave for Germany. In Tirana, twenty-two-year-old Alketa Kaja is doing a special German language course for healthcare and nursing to prepare for her new life. A German clinic has offered her a job and is paying the course fees.
Only 50% of healthcare workers trained in Albania remain in the country. One of them is Kastriot Qehaja. Even though his job is strenuous and poorly paid, he doesn’t want to leave his country. Someone needs to look after the elderly people whose children have gone to work in western Europe.
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[@rad_y6315]

As a Bulgarian i can feel the pain of these young people. What a beautiful country and beautiful people, I hope their quality of life improves.

[@Doniyorbek7532]

Great man go ahead and never loose hope 🍀

[@oliversissonphone6143]

Surely he couldn't get around on a mountain bike..?

[@truthbtoldwright6411]

​@@oliversissonphone6143 or a dirt bike. I think he really enjoys walking.

[@TheBoss-nc7fz]

🇦🇱❤️🇧🇬

[@australiaprisonisland9156]

They already have a good quality of life without modernity.

[@cosmindvd]

Hope things will get better for Albania because it is a beautiful country, just like things went for my country Romania, these people deserve better, our balkan brothers🇷🇴🇦🇱

[@TheBoss-nc7fz]

🇦🇱❤️🇹🇩

[@kellykreqeli8924]

Now there you're brothers? give me a break 😂

[@eaglempire_mapper]

​@@kellykreqeli8924Stop these ethnic problems, because the video is talking for a completely different thing.

[@kalebind1]

Mulțumesč fratello

[@denisbrahimaj2567]

thank you from albania!

[@nickkoss9384]

Mad Respect to this guy and the medical professionals-medical staff of Albania. They trying to do their best under these conditions. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@notme1411]

Greetings from Albania

[@freeillyria5345]

Thank you Greece❤❤

[@ilirianbardhi7901]

They need to stay here dont go to Germany, no country is better than yours. Hope youll soo come back

[@eaglempire_mapper]

Greetings from Albania

[@dom8929]

Albania loves Greece ❤️

[@kalinkisyov_]

I have been fascinated with Albania for a very long time and watching every documentary available about Enver Hoxha times and the turbulent 90s the country experienced, similar to what happened in Bulgaria, where I come from. I did a road-trip across Albania last summer and I am even more captivated by this special place and its warm people. I wish prosperity to this incredible nation and I hope to return soon. Me dashuri nga Bullgaria. 🇦🇱🇧🇬

[@Fashion.tvvvvv]

I think someone who is in the video may be your father, cuz he looks like you

[@kalinkisyov_]

@@Fashion.tvvvvv haha, who knows, maybe I have some Albanian roots I didn’t know about 😄

[@justine6483]

​@@Fashion.tvvvvv😢😢

[@rdd4356]

Same in Turkey. Doctors are fleeing to Germany because it is better there.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

It was under the Ottoman Empire from 1506 to 1912 then independent then after the war it was a stalinist country ruled by Hoxha from 1944-1985. It has been waiting to join the EU since it applied in 2009 and since 2014 has been an official candidate. Accession negotiations began in July 2022. They think it will take until 2027 to become full members.

[@miriam2909]

This young nurse is feeding his soul. Yes we need money but I think he’s doing the right thing. Making his country better rather than leaving. It’s a huge sacrifice I know.. I hope he gets his 4wd

[@janinini6145]

Yes but they need to build their own life too right, passion doesnt feed😅

[@user-vt5bj7rg8x]

@@janinini6145helping people is the best gift you can have by god, sorry not us all have it

[@darreldennis7115]

Albania was my favorite country I visited last year in Europe. I hope the increase in tourism they are experiencing will help them keep their young people.

[@scottishzoomer]

The young guy is an inspiration, must be very tough in winter though. Stunning scenery.

[@kalebind1]

Their hospitality and generosity warms them

[@ajetiajeti2126]

Lavdi doktor ti je atdhetar patriot e puntor.

[@evladifat6322]

Kemi nevojë për njerëz si ta...

[@EA00000]

This young doctor is amazing ! I visited Albania and the country is so beautiful ! One day is going to be top destination in Europe ! Big respect to the young doctor !

[@AmarildoFecanji]

This video brought tears to my eyes. Especially when the nurse visited the 90 year old woman. It was really emotional to watch these good hard working people and the struggles they face. I’m based in Tirana and I constantly struggle with the dilemma of staying or leaving. To live in such a beautiful country and to have these dilemmas is tough. I’m especially sorry for young people who don’t see a future here and their parents being alone. No idea how this will be ever properly mitigated by the Albanian government. It is a very complex issue. I know this is a problem across southern and eastern Europe as well. It sucks.

[@btrading4996]

that what happend to us romanians bro you guys will be better us improved a lot im sure albanians will do the same , we need to build our own countries east europe and the balkans are the next power house of europe you will see that, im sure of it:D

[@nnoonnaa818]

Mos ik, nuk e ke iden se sa i tmerrshem esht emigrimi, per lek nuk ja vlen, ma mir ha pak se sa te shesesh jeten per 1 tuf me letra. Ma beso, un jam larg familjes edhe po mendoj te kthehem se nuk e perballoj dot, kam 16 vjet edhe me rrofshin leket se kam humb shum momente me familjen time.

[@andyb6851]

The government can't solve this because it's one of the main culprits for it. Directly you can only improve yourself and this consequently improves everyone around you. And you can only help those who are willing to accept your help. You Albanians have an enormous potential in tourism because of your hospitable culture and breathtaking nature. You're also good in learning foreign languages. The start up capital can always be obtained by working in let's say Switzerland for some time. And even without it, a competent tour guide with a good sense of humor can make a decent living almost anywhere in the world. Many great places to learn how to deal with tourists and run tourist resorts are found in Switzerland in Austria and they're mostly willing to hire motivated employees.

[@Dr.Crepitus8]

Brother Kastriot Qehaja 🇦🇱 , sincere respect from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@markpolgarinas5329]

Oh wow. I'm a nurse from the UK who likes to the walk. How I wish I can visit his area and appreciate nature while also accompanying him on his health visits.

[@Thegoldenemerald]

Sounds like a great idea for retirement live out in the mountains walk with this guy help him out with the quality of care we have in the uk doing it for the love of the trade

[@uneti463]

I am Albanian from Kosovo and work as a Physical Therapist in New York, and I envy him smh! Hiking to work, meeting these people, tough but so nurturing and healing mentally, spiritually, and physically!

[@blerinahoxhaj7188]

It’s tough in the winter though, snow, storms and temperatures below 0

[@markpolgarinas5329]

Does anyone know where to find his guided tour?

[@AstriLivingInChicago]

I did a solo traveling around the Balkans and fascinated by Albania. They have good food to my taste, nice people, and beautiful country. I hope one day Albania will be able to explore and develop their health industry and tourism and make their young people stay for the future success of their country. I am Indonesian. Many Indonesian people come to Penang for better and affordable health care services, maybe one day Albania would do the same like Penang Malaysia does 🙏❤️

[@SaiAndHisStories]

The kindness and the sacrifices that doctors/nurses show towards patients is just so touching. I wish this young nurse the best

[@hannagg9365]

Wow, wow, wow!!! Much respect to that man! I would love to contribute to buying him a car for his work! He deserves it! Esp. In the healthcare field,., and he still can’t afford even an old 2nd hand car,,, just heart breaking. To the makers of this video… I really think we can gather up the money by tomorrow if you start a fund raiser!

[@tabithan2978]

Even a motorcycle.

[@endritloshi]

So kind of you! May you be blessed.

[@agricolabrigadiere]

Thinking the same

[@thespiritof76.]

How's he going to pay for fuel, taxes, insurance? According to the video he makes only 450 Euros a month. Better to take up a fund for a bicycle?

[@agricolabrigadiere]

@@thespiritof76. If u have a offroad car in a village like that in Albania where are only a few cars u share fuel with other people or even pay you. Taxes are less than 400 euro in year in Albania

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

An awesome group of people. I hope their quality of life improves as they surely deserve it. We love Albania 🇦🇱 ❤

[@stevenzhaoyiball]

Just came back from Albania 3weeks ago, and the place surprised me with many opportunities. 10+ skyscrapers are built near the city center of Tirana, and another bigger airport will be built soon, the country is undergoing a huge economic reconstruction. But I feel It will take 10 years before people can start enjoying a decent life. As for the salary gap, $500 vs $10000 ( USA nurse) monthly, younger generations don't have patience which I understand as well. Great European country, people are nice, God bless.

[@xtr-cd9mj]

Its money laundering from drugs man. No politics for the young generation, the government works just to gather wealth for themselves and keep the population as ignorant as possible so they can stay in power because newer generations are faster to catch up to their bs and vote the different direction so they are making miserable to create a future in our country and leave.

[@stevenzhaoyiball]

Foreigners bring investment/consumption. Similar things happened to China 20 years ago as well. Look at China's Economy now.@@HappyCello-uf5si

[@FellowHuman18]

That guy is going to live forever with all that walking in the countryside.

[@TheBaraful]

😂😂😂indeed he is almost imortal.

[@nomasikisiki607]

lol, like who perhaps?

[@bigboyman5743]

or have leg pain that will make it harder for him to walk

[@TheBaraful]

​@@bigboyman5743 it is joke dude.There is study about walking everyday which suggest improving health status.😅

[@bigboyman5743]

​​@@TheBarafulyes but risks are risks, when the pain hits, it becomes uncomfortable to walk, always gotta look for your health

[@foosfarah1947]

I been to Albania 🇦🇱 such a beautiful country and nice people. I noticed there is no more young people and country feels bit empty..

[@illyriandescendant7963]

Mad respect for the young doctor/nurse. Love what you're doing and I'm glad to see you love your job and are happy, despite the modest earnings. Wish you a long, happy and healthy life. For yourself and for the good of the people in those villages. ❤

[@EagleOxy]

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[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@filip000]

As someone who also comes from a Balkan country and who also left for a better life in Western country - I can't say I blame anyone for leaving. The fact is that these Balkan countries are filled with old people, old thoughts, old traditions and sadly old mindsets. This last thing is what pushed me personally to leave and never look back. Albania, and all other balkan countries are great to visit, to go for a holiday...but to live there? No thanks. Too much bureaucracy that doesn't work, too much corruption and too much primitive mindsets. I personally will not waste my life trying to change people....they're free to think any way they want. And I am free to leave. And so is everyone else....and that's what's happening. Sad but true.

[@mzee5533]

Good way of thinking mate.

[@EvacuationRoute101]

I do agree with the majority of your statement. Even those who left and now live in the West, still inherited the "old mindset". I guess younger generations are thinking differently.

[@progresstothestars]

and they want to repeat old patterns. Of course, its not just corruption and nepotism, its also pressure of foreign powers because of Kosovo (well technically speaking, mines, resources, exploatation). And this could have been solved very very easily like Denmark, Faroe islands. But yes, older people do not want to listen to diff ideas, or maybe they arent allowed to change the pattern. Why is it that USA UK has to control this region and wont let us be part of orderly society like Swiss or Germany? Who profits of it? Not me. So, good luck to you, i hope we dont end in another war considering how they started arming all of Europe. Albania is building a 2B dollar military base so.... Due to sad exp from the 90s, i dont like this but nobody dares say it. And this story goes for every country in the Baalkhans.

[@salma-amlas]

What do you mean old mindsets? I'm curious because I was raised abroad and sometimes I worry about becoming too Westernized, so I'm on the complete opposite spectrum of trying to hold on to my heritage.

[@dorn885]

If one region is primitive, its the West (born in Bosnia, living in Austria).

[@gilbertvigani3697]

As Albanian by myself born and bred in Tirana and still currently living in my hometown, i do not see the solution leaving this beautiful country full of sunshine, landscapes and generosity. Instead our country men should stay and invest for mother land and building a strong system to develop this beautiful country.

[@xtr-cd9mj]

Invest where o mret? They need to create a career first, a future. Tell me, how many years will you have to work as a doctor(not corrupt one) to create a family and buy a home?

[@gilbertvigani3697]

@@xtr-cd9mj shoku jeta me ulje dhe ngritje eshte kudo!! Don't trust all our fellows about how great their life is there trust me, I've been through it by myself!!! Instead investing mean, reacting against corruption raising the voice like Germans or other nations do always. Getting together and not being corrupted within us. Besides everyone should check and review pros and cons and in the end of the month how much do you save in Germany including food rent transport and lifestyle!!!

[@erjola617]

Gar nichts 😢!

[@uneti463]

jeta me e mire ehste ne Shqiperi, ke shume te drejte vella! dihesh te flasesh publikisht per te infuncu te tjeret

[@CL-th3yy]

Great documentary 👍 It's shows the sad truth of what the Albanian youth is going through. Hopefully this situation will improve asap.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@renitdishuka4855]

I live in Albania and i think that the situation is heartbroken 💔.

[@AhmedMehmed-is7jj]

All over the balkans thanks to EU lies and promises they never invested in the balkans Not One Factory was open for people to work they made us poor just we to go to EU to work for them you will get 2000 euros yes but 1800 you will spend them for rent insurance and food you will be left with 200 to send back home nothing else see the Bosnian Serbian Macedonian same sister for all of us fuck the European Union

[@rdd4356]

Same in Turkey. Doctors are fleeing to Germany because it is better there.

[@user-wy7em9fm2c]

Ramaedi is not doing anything else apart prisoning illigaly whomever he does not like or threaten his status quo?

[@itslogic9583]

Albania needs more people like the doctor. Mad respect to him. I think we should open a gofund me to support him financially too

[@markusbg8]

Huge respect to this man. The same situation is in Serbia too

[@vuxhazoe9484]

Everywere in balkan...the comunism has let to us a sh*tty mentality to stand for our rights

[@BORANATRAVEL]

"Loke" is an Albanian word, used in the north, to honor a GRANDMA. grandmothers are the hearth of the home.

[@bletrick3352]

We use Loke in Kosovo as well. We used to call our now late Grandmother from my mothers side “Nana Loke”

[@inaogici8264]

Amazing documentary, so emotional 😢 our people suffering from generation to generation, and still, you can see so much dignity in their eyes. My heart is full of love and respect for people who want to stay home. I wish to all these young people to find success in their paths abroad. We have the biggest diaspora worldwide 💔

[@ah3690]

Well Said 😢

[@frankosina4322]

Much respect to the young nurse serving in the mountainous region! 🇦🇱

[@thedaily7128]

This shatters my heart! Well done Kastriot. I hope your economic life improves forever.

[@officiallor9]

It won't. It has been and it will be the same. By hoping, nothing changes.

[@Layput]

What a beautiful country.

[@marthoula1977]

😂

[@KK-eu6ym]

@@marthoula1977sorry why you laughing for ?

[@marthoula1977]

@@KK-eu6ym I'm under your comment, so I'm laughing for what you say

[@KK-eu6ym]

@@marthoula1977 well no someone else said that ! So im asking why u laughing?

[@marthoula1977]

@@KK-eu6ym I'm under his/her comment so I'm laughing about the comment because it sounds like a joke😂

[@lokilape]

I am so saddened watching this. I have been to Albania and it is such a beautiful country with amazing people.

[@burimmaxharraj7093]

Kastriot Qehaja MODERN HERO!

[@cavalloditroia2015]

The name says it all

[@efremefre]

I’m also from Albania 🇦🇱 and I left my country 10 years ago because of politics! I live in Sweden 🇸🇪 for better life but there is no country like Albania 🇦🇱

[@lastsamuraial]

There’s no place like home.

[@nadgobxe]

You should go back and try changing the politics. If all people with a similar mindset would leave Albania then nobody is left to change the country

[@ClydeAlb]

Easier said then done the corrupt keep themself in power using their party militants who vote for them everytime and give these militans goverment jobs even if theyre not qualified for it so trying to change it u would need to go against many peoples​@@nadgobxe

[@efremefre]

@@nadgobxe is very easy to write ✍️ a comment when you don’t know reality! Bla Bla Bla everyone can speak 🗣️ you should know situations and after come and comment to me! Thank you 🙏

[@obccy22]

In every post-communism country situation is, or was the same... Rusian 'friendship' hasn't brought any develop... After 1990 all countries must run and run behind West Europe... Some of them are close to the West, some are more far - like Albania. I wish all the best for albanian society! Best regards from Poland!

[@obccy22]

@@CR-rm4iy Right, but they are 3mln, in Poland about 38mln. Let's hope its economy will increase fast.

[@obccy22]

@@CR-rm4iy Per capita it could be easier for them because it's only 3mln country.

[@Md.ShahinAhmedHalim]

I love this kind of place. The adapting scenery of the landscape amazed me. 🥰 I am from Bangladesh. 🇧🇩

[@willieclark2256]

That grandmothers 90th birthday was the most bittersweet thing I can remember

[@jrh86]

Wonderful people Wonderful country ❤

[@streetsarecold]

and wonderful eurovision 2023 performance

[@jonahartistdavis1858]

😅😅😅 sure

[@marthoula1977]

And wonderful mafia😂

[@churchofsatanalbania1468]

Ofc a greek would show up..​@@marthoula1977

[@uneti463]

@@jonahartistdavis1858why not?

[@imirka5925]

This is the biggest curse of the Balkan. God has blessed us with beautiful people, stunning nature, strong mentality and work ethics - yet, the young generations are fleeing the Balkan countries with a one-way ticket. This is our punishment for all the wars, conflicts and hatred from the past decades. The young people are leaving with full right to do so - they don't want to be a part of the suffering we've been through, and they don't have to. The region's politics must improve now, because this is the last train. Greetings to our Albanian neighbors.

[@honest....]

Its all bcz the goverments in balkan are all corrupted , that is destroying balkan for decades

[@khalidmajthoub]

I'm a healthcare worker & I'm married to an albanian , i consider albania as my second home , the people, the nature, the food & everything about albania fascinates me , i really hope things will get better for all albanians ❤🇦🇱 greetings from UAE 🇦🇪

[@GodisMyNo1]

❤❤❤ thank you, God bless you, from 🇦🇱

[@Melissa-h]

The love and presence of my children is far more important than any money from abroad .....

[@Melissa-h]

@@thecaretaker407 hey money!!!

[@angelica66140]

DW Documentary, you have done an amazing work with this documentary. Albanian Government needs to see this, and Germany as well! I hope for the best for these people ❤️

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks a lot for watching and for your positive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to comment and are glad you like our content!

[@tonyz9384]

Te Lumte Kastriot. Suksesi arrihet me sakrifice ne vendin tend e jo ARGAT ne vend te huaj. Zoti te bekofte ty e familjen tende qe u qendron afer njerezve te tu dhe u jep shendet 🙏

[@marsidanajdeni]

Mad respect for Kastriot. You are a real hero sir, a true patriot.

[@yawfraser]

Same happening in Ghana. Most nurses are leaving to Europe to take jobs to take care of the elderly in care homes.

[@anitagorse9204]

Entire Africa.

[@DanishTroll87]

These left wing western political parties think they are helping our countries by allowing a lot of immigration, but all they are doing is taking our trained professionals. The political elite knows it very well, but don't care. While the useful idiots that support them think they're helping us.

[@rdd4356]

Same in Turkey. Doctors are fleeing to Germany.

[@saimirsaimir]

This is a joke just to get more nurses in Germany because they need them the Albania reality is much better Albania than you can see it on this video belive me no one struggle for a job in Albania just the lazy people they always think outside the contry is because

[@elmasmelih]

we pretty much have the same situation in turkey. nearly all my healthcare working friends are headed either for canada or germany...

[@rknow78229]

The government needs to provide free SUVs for rural healthcare workers. This is repulsive.😢

[@jettix608]

The government likes to steal every single penny out of the people's pockets. You'd be surprised how little attention is given to basic needs like healthcare and education. The only thing important for all politicians is to make bank...

[@gazizafelicita3395]

MashAllah 😍 my respect to the doctor who is reaching patients by walking❤

[@cathy1944]

What beautiful countryside. It’s a shame that people can’t afford to live in their country.

[@silviaalarcon4739]

Now I want to visit the north of Albania and have Casto as a guide🥺

[@altingalanxhi7323]

way to go, Silvia! make it happen.

[@CatsOfMarrakech]

The young man RN he is a Saint

[@rknow78229]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@jonAmazeing]

Same problem to my Home country: Philippines. We work abroad as a Nurse either in Middle East Countries, Germany, Ireland, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada or US.

[@SpiritTemple]

Northern Albania sure looks pretty!

[@ndnsjensbsuiajs7514]

The whole of Albania does

[@uneti463]

heaven

[@abeliever7029]

It is such a pity that anyone needs to leave their country of birth due to economic reasons. Unfortunately it has happened for hundreds of years worldwide and will continue until something changes. No one can blame these young people wanting to leave Albania for a better life.

[@andyb6851]

Poverty is only the consequence, it's the rigid and egocentric cultural mentality that keeps causing the incompetence and corruption in our countries.

[@abeliever7029]

@@andyb6851 I agree.

[@musicloverguy5417]

Am sure those rural areas will improve one day, but Albania and it’s people will always be in my heart, anywhere else u go around the world, u cannot find the warmth that u get in Albania🙌 for me and my mates Albania is the most unique place on earth 🙏 even has a lot to improve Albanians find the way how to live how to love. I am in love with Albania that’s why I can’t stop talking about Albania all day long.

[@elisabetta4478]

Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina will always be in my heart.

[@speeddemon8977]

wow am so impressed with Albania what a nice country and nice people

[@nemanjazivaljevic1656]

Kastriot is really good guy by helping elderly

[@user-qf4nj1go3k]

Watching this documentary about my beloved country, Albania, has left me feeling both saddened and nostalgic. Seeing how many young people are leaving the country is truly distressing. As someone who left 23 years ago, I understand the complex reasons behind their decisions. However, it also serves as a reminder of the potential that lies within Albania and the need for positive change. Let's work together to create opportunities and a promising future for the next generation. #Albania #HopeForTheFuture"

[@JETSETGIRLZ]

Albania is such a beautiful country but such a shitty government. I wish these people all the best in finding job/business opportunities elsewhere.

[@bahtiyor-eq7yo]

Albanians seem to me good people and the mountains are just beautiful as well as the nature so o hope they will move to Germany easily and can find the life they want now wish goodness all of them .The Chanel is very good and provides quite interesting videos and information thanks for the members of the DW Documentary 👏👍

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@radmilaavlijas2222]

Very sad story… May God save all of the people of Balkan .

[@uneti463]

The Balkan people need to save themselevs! they need time stop hating one another, and then they gotta love their countries unconditionally!

[@Melissa-h]

He is a real hero ❤❤❤

[@ArleneSylvester-gw6fl]

Can we start a gofundme to help this man buy a used car....he is needed in those villages

[@endritloshi]

Yes!

[@thespiritof76.]

How's he going to pay for fuel, taxes, insurance? According to the video he makes only 450 Euros a month. Better to take up a fund for a bicycle?

[@landimanaj5422]

​@@endritloshi not bad fuel prices hahahaha albania is top 10 most expensive fuel prices in the world

[@thespiritof76.]

@@endritloshi Not as expensive as where? America? Germany? Then you're lucky.

[@TechSignn]

fuel in Albania is more expensive than in Germany! 😅

[@cozy_ross]

This is a great video. Both in its visual composition and in its story

[@jezzag4589]

Its nice to see how supportive Balkan countries are for each other. Thanks

[@elisabetta4478]

That guy from the health department is passionate beyond about his job. It is crystal clear it is not just a job for him but a mission. Remarkable ❤ Kudos to him❤ Passion moves mountain ❤

[@JayandSarah]

Faleminderit!!!!! Love Albania.

[@AlOfNorway]

They think they’ll get a better life outside, but don’t know what they are sacrificing. I’m moving to Albania when I’m getting older, screw Norway!

[@ihatehandles3]

as an albanian all i can say to you is; can we switch places?

[@durchfaII]

i had a stroke reading your comment

[@AlOfNorway]

@@ihatehandles3 I am Albanian by origin too, just born and raised in Norway. Norway only grants you money to live by, but robs you of your life. While Albania doesn’t pay well, but at least you guys live! Rather poor in Albania than poor in Norway.

[@AlOfNorway]

@@durchfaII hope you laughed 😂

[@centaurkt047]

Why waiting till you get older if you hate the country that’s providing you now!! Everyone love the money and comfort of west and still say it’s not good..then move to a place that makes you feel happy

[@important7892]

incredible video thank youuu

[@Itsveee23]

I’m also from north Albania same as Kastriot, let’s take a moment and appreciate the natural beauty of the Albanian Alps.

[@ronniehurley2042]

Bless that beautiful man! I am praying he stays there and gets a car.

[@SuperCapitalt]

I am from Albania and I feel terribly sad seeing those people smile when they say they want to leave as soon as possible. I don't blame them thought. The salaries are extremly low and the working condtions are not the best. Cost of living is on a raise and there is no way for a student to afford it alone. Goverment on the other hand is doing nothing to stop this from happening actually, sometimes they look like they want the people to leave.

[@butchfajardo8832]

Here in the Philippines, you can see plenty of government health workers, doctors and nurses have been working under contractual basis for 15 or more years!

[@Livia7756]

Despite that this documentary is somewhere close to a certain reality, it does not fully define Albania. While it is true that a bunch of youngsters want to leave, there are plenty who settled to the country and are making a difference

[@IridaHajdari]

The population is half of what it used to be. More than a million people have left the country in the last 10 years. We have all left!!!!

[@SCL111]

I wish a good life for all these young people working hard to improve their lives. All the best!

[@almaosmeni-olaveson1444]

I hope we come back too! Thank you to all those that created this truthful film!

[@scottt-tq3in]

Every time mentioned that Albania is the poorest country in Europe my heart stops for a few seconds and my face goes red..I feel like a beginner and all this because of those dirty scumbags politicians who are all corrupt..Hopefully things getting better soon for my lovely country..proud to be Albanian ❤❤

[@giavidano]

Inspiration, dreams, and challenges amid the wish to live a better life as a normal human being. It's very hard to leave loved ones, and memories behind us, and also some challenges in adaptation and other issues in a new country are great hamper.

[@full-timecomedy]

Great documentary 👏 I've been looking to see in the while for my country . Just left uk after 12 years to contribute and invest in my country, i still can see a hope if everyone is trying to give us a hand we will still be on top like we always rule the world in the past 🙏. Good bless Albanians and 🇦🇱

[@HK-pp9ig]

DW a great source of good information. Loved this video. Danke viel!

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@pedroncfidalgo]

Thank you for covering this, but I would prefer subtitles instead of voiceovers. It’s better to hear new languages and also to read to memorize.

[@lila2880]

I would like to help this hardworking wonderful people. I am from Germany and I own a care of elderly company. This people are admirably

[@mm__1659]

2:31 a bicycle/ bike / motorcycle can be used ......roads are also fit for these types of vehicles......

[@shqip_sumejja]

A documentary about my country! ❤️🇦🇱

[@nomasikisiki607]

😂😂not your country relax. Its just where you were shat. None of us have any countries here you created JACK!!

[@Uncle--Fatty]

Much Love from the wilds of North Idaho, 🙏Blessings..!

[@jorai69]

I am curious if that’s the same flag used when Albania was a communist state?

[@jacopomontechristo7572]

​@@jorai69 Yes of course,the only thing that was different was a star in that flag that symbolized communism. Albanians have been using the same flag for centuries.

[@KK-eu6ym]

@@jorai69the star above eagle has gone

[@balonh1052]

given no one wants to sacrifice for that situation but him, wish that guy all the best

[@markanthony1446]

The Guy who goes everyday walking that much Km deserve as a gift an car and DW should Donate to him for all his efforts , lets all push DW to Donate a car for him as he deserve it, also the government should do it.

[@thespiritof76.]

How's he going to pay for fuel, taxes, insurance? According to the video he makes only 450 Euros a month. Better to take up a fund for a bicycle?

[@kirilmkdsrb]

These people deserves better, i wish them all the best, greatings.

[@AntonOlff]

This is a cycle in the development of many countries. Folks leave to work abroad and then some return to invest and often retire in the land of their birth.

[@albloves]

I don’t expect any investment from this low backgroung young couple. They wil go to germany and be forgoten. Kastriot on the other hand is what real Albanians stand for! People like him keep the river flowing.

[@abdulaahialirooble9684]

This guy sucrifices with his life for saving patients.

[@agathahofmann6977]

it is an intense and thankful job to be a country doctor. no f ing around with expensive yet not so effective treatments, just quality of life

[@mecca1881]

True.. It is not always about money

[@uneti463]

absilutely! I am a therapist in New York where I moved to in 2007, but honestly, it is a living health! I am already plannign to move back home to Kosovo

[@netanelcohen5353]

For great days in Albania. Deep support for this beautiful nation from Israel ❤

[@speeddemon8977]

love israel from albania

[@albloves]

Long live Israel!

[@tabithan2978]

It’s like leaving Appalachia for Chicago, Atlanta or Philadelphia. Way of the world. Better to migrate than waste your potential. You can return for holidays, later career or retirement.

[@altingalanxhi7323]

Except, it isn't quite the same, considering elevated crime and high rent in the cities you mentioned---Chicago and Philadelphia two of the most noted for crime in the US. Life in Germany, from what I am told, is much safer, more affordable AND more enjoyable than in the US.

[@thespiritof76.]

@@altingalanxhi7323 Depends on your perspective and your priorities.

[@toyin2376]

Beautiful nature, lucky guy

[@bledarhazizaj8306]

Albanians that go to Germany after a bit dont like it. Apart wages, there is nothing else left. No social life, no friends, no more coffee in the bar, nothing Albanians like living outside and spending time with friends and relatives, moreover are talkative people, while in germany u can leave 15 years in a builduing and not knowing nobody. And they are sent by german federal governement to small towns, where there is more need. It is ok to go there only if you go with your partner or wife/husband. Much better going to Italy where culture is almost the same. Think twice before going or go there, work 5 years, make the money for buying an apartment in the seaside and go back home!

[@User12345fan]

My sister is a nurse with a masters degree and makes 500 euros a month. She is trying to go to the US where she can make 10k a month the least, or 20 times more than Albania per month.

[@XmXm999]

She has to take the Nclex and apply.

[@User12345fan]

@@XmXm999 yes, she will.

[@XmXm999]

@@User12345fan I am taking mine in June, but i studied here. She needs to get Archer, U World, lot of youtube videos ( Nexus Nursing, Simple Nursing). She will pass, good luck

[@THEPRESSTV]

​@@XmXm999believe me i grew up the US and in albania it mich more difficult than just nclex

[@CreAnt.]

And italian doctors and nurses are going to albania wtf. Just to make you understand the dramatic state of italian healthcare.

[@lanaofficiel4042]

Why??? What's wrong with Italian healthcare??? I've always heard that healthcare in Italy is excellent..and Italy is so beautiful. I wouldn't mind living in Italy at all. I'm in the United States BTW.

[@CreAnt.]

@@lanaofficiel4042 In Italy healthcare is free for everyone and this is already better than the United States of America. but consider that the waiting lists are endless, doctors and nurses are forced to work endless shifts due to a lack of qualified personnel and what's more they are paid a pittance, so little that they make them leave the country or move to the private sector. You Americans have an old idea of ​​Italy like in those stereotyped films about us. Italy has changed a lot in the last 30 years, we have fallen behind on everything, we are losing our population year after year due to the birth rate and young people are leaving the country. come to Italy to visit it but not to live there because you would realize the backwardness of our mentality.

[@User12345fan]

Italian doctors come to work in Albania because we have a shortage for extremely skilled labor and specialists. They come here for 2-3 days to work for Private hospitals than can pay a lot, then go back to Italy. Not the same thing.

[@Alexander-rr6yn]

@@CreAnt.Man you are over exaggerating the situation. I live here and we still have one of the best healthcares in the world and doctors in the public sector are paid minimum 7000k a month in hospital when they have few years of experience, yes nurses are a bit underpaid 2000k is the median wage but the new government has injected money to renew their contracts and in the next few months and years the pay will grow to the right level. I know this stuff because I have family members that work in the public healthcare. Of course in the private sector the wages are surely higher.

[@CreAnt.]

@@Alexander-rr6yn 7000€ l'anno? Forse parli della percentuale al top della sanità pubblica italiana, coloro che hanno un'esperienza decennale ma i giovani dottori ovviamente non guadagnano così tanto. Tutte le proteste che stiamo vedendo in questi mesi perché credi che le stiano facendo? Il sud italia è definitivamente indietro del nord italia rispetto a paghe ed orari di lavoro. Il governo italiano attuale sta togliendo risorse anno dopo anno al settore sanitario pubblico e lo sta spostando verso il privato, cosa che va contro la costituzione. Poi per carità i nostri medici ed infermieri sono competenti ma sostituirli è diventata un impresa ed è anche per questo che i dottori più veterani vengono pagati di più, abbiamo primari che hanno più di 70 anni ed ancora lavorano.

[@almaosmeni-olaveson1444]

The doctor in the village has the most healthy and wealthy life that all the scientists now in the western world are sending the alarms that people need. I hope the government and organizations take care of the main important pillars of the society to prosper! Bc they already are extremely hardworking people and deeply committed and devoted!

[@cherylcarlson3315]

As a now disabled RN, immediately struck me how a good horse or donkey would make rural rounds so much easier. In Appalachia midwives relied on horses for a long time. There is nowhere that nurses are well paid, valued and able to raise their children in security in the US and now see is global. Additionally I would never tell a sick elder of the healthcare crisis,it depresses them and demoralizes. I tried to make everyone feel secure, cared for...took a huge toll on my body.

[@Bennnyak]

Nurses in USA are very well compensated. Cry me a river. The doctor in the video is paid 500$ a month!

[@cherylcarlson3315]

@@Bennnyak That was also a nurse, yes he is low paid. Yes, american nurses are not paid well. We have mandatory unpaid call time, no health insurance in a bunch of TX jobs and a score of schemes that put you at legal and physical risk. At Developmental delay home paid $20/hr for 20 hrs physical assessment time but have 24/7 accountability and go in no pay. In nursing homes 28-32 pts with 1.5 aide and then being forced to work 20 hrs over 50 pts... no benefits. In the 90's 2 systems merged and eliminated all the pensions of older nurses. We are on Medicare and Medicaid because we are so rich.

[@maggiemae7539]

My dil makes 40$ an hour. She is a nurse in the states.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

@@maggiemae7539 that is commonly a traveling nurse rate and involves 13 wk assignments at very distressed hospitals. Did that once, was nightmare. There are so many scams that mean you don't actually make that much..

[@waitaminute2015]

​@@cherylcarlson3315not every state is the same. Isn't Texas a right to work BS state? I'm sure Germany has a better health system not based solely on profit.