The relations between dictatorial regime of Albania and former Yugoslavia have been very weird. Initially friendly, and then enemies. During WWII, the Communist Party of Yugoslavia helped Albania to create the Communist Party and to choose as first leader Mr. Enver Hoxha (1941). The beginning of these relations were very strong, and Yugoslavia helped the poor economy of Albania that time. But the aim of Yugoslavia was to turn Albania into its vassal or to integrate into Yugoslavia. The relations become tense and there was a moment where Enver Hoxha decided to turn the direction for closer relations with Soviet Union, splitting definitely with Yugoslavia. That moment the leader of Yugoslavia Josif Broz Tito threatened Enver Hoxha that he will close the gates of Ohrid lake, from which flows the waters to Drin river, the only source for supplying Albania with energy. Than Enver Hoxha replied back: If you close the gates of Ohrid, I will drill the Mountain (Mali i Thate), open a
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