To us queers, Bubble Pub is more than a bar
New queer spaces bring hope, but the fear of discrimination still lingers.
The nearest cities with dedicated queer bars are Belgrade and Thessaloniki, each at least a four-hour drive away. Tirana and Skopje have none, making their presence here a profound victory.
Bubble Bar, located on a quiet street around the corner from Kafet e Rakisë.
Conservatives portray LGBTQ+ people as immoral or foreign imports, and do more than misrepresent; they intensify public hostility and create an environment in which deviation from traditional norms is treated as moral failure.
There are moments when I wish visibility were unavoidable, that queerness could not be hidden.
Ms. Fenixa performing at Bubble Pub, a stage for both queer and non-queer artists alike.
There was once a time when I could not imagine a queer bar existing in Prishtina, much less watch it become my second home.
Duggi Nokaj
Duggi Nokaj studied at “Faik Konica” journalism school for a year. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a concentration in accounting from Florida Atlantic University. He enjoys traveling, reading and hanging out with family and friends.
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This story was originally written in English.