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Emin DjinovciHitler's double
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Content:
- Biography of Emin Djinovci
- Moving to Germany and Joining the Kosovo Liberation Army
- Controversial Actions and Nickname
- Injury and Return to Germany
- 'Hit and Jet' and Controversial Statements
- Closure of the Pizzeria and Legacy
Biography of Emin Djinovci
Emin Djinovci, also known as Emin Xhinovci, Gjinovci, Djinovci, or Çinovci, was born in 1959 in Kosovska Mitrovica, which was then part of Yugoslavia. He gained fame not for his military feats or success in the restaurant industry, but for his striking resemblance to Adolf Hitler.
Moving to Germany and Joining the Kosovo Liberation Army
In 1993, Emin moved to Düsseldorf, Germany, where he established his own business primarily focused on import and export. However, in 1997, he returned to Kosovo to "fight for his homeland" during a period of intense tension between Albanians and Serbs. Emin joined the Kosovo Liberation Army and actively opposed the Yugoslav Army, aiming to separate Kosovo from the rest of Yugoslavia. He quickly gained a reputation as a brave and fearless warrior and became respected among the local Albanian population.
Controversial Actions and Nickname
Although Emin's military operations were not all noble, Serbian police records suggested his involvement in the abduction and execution of nine Serbian miners from the Belacevac coal mine. However, Emin's nickname "Hitler" was primarily attributed to his uncanny physical resemblance to the deceased leader of the Nazi Party, rather than any specific military talents or achievements. His comrades openly and unabashedly referred to Emin as "Hitler."
Injury and Return to Germany
In 1999, Emin was wounded in combat and returned to Germany for medical treatment. During his time in the hospital, Emin grew a distinctive mustache, further enhancing his resemblance to the Fuhrer. After the war, Emin settled in his hometown of Mitrovica and actively exploited his appearance.
'Hit and Jet' and Controversial Statements
Emin opened a bar in Mitrovica called "Hit and Jet," which became known locally as the "Pizza Hitler." This establishment caused quite a stir, particularly among Western peacekeepers in Kosovo. Despite the controversy, Emin openly declared himself the embodiment of Hitler and voiced support for some of Hitler's actions. He argued that "the enemy of his enemy is his friend," alluding to the occupation of Yugoslavia by the Germans and subsequent Albanian attacks on Serbian areas in Kosovo. Emin admitted that Hitler had gone too far with the murder of children and women, but overall, he seemed to view the destruction of Serbs as a successful idea.
Closure of the Pizzeria and Legacy
After a few years, local leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army deemed Emin's pizzeria detrimental to their image, and he was forced to close it down. Emin later opened another restaurant named after his eldest daughter, but a black swastika still adorned the corner of the bills presented to customers. Eventually, this restaurant also had to shut down for undisclosed reasons.
