Durim Gjokejo

Durim Gjokejo is an Albanian immigrant who fled his home country at the age of 15 due to severe poverty, eventually settling in Bütgenbach, Belgium. He has since established a successful life and business, running a restaurant called EssCoBar, where he serves as a culinary ambassador for the Vennbahn cycling route. Gjokejo's journey reflects the transformative impact of the Schengen Agreement, which allowed him to build a better future for himself and his family in a region once marked by strict border controls.