Thomas Simaku has completed his residency at Ithaca College New York, as part of his award The 2022-23 Karel Husa Visiting... »
Despite improved rankings in Southeast Europe the 2023 RSF Index shows media in dire situation
The report ranks Albania in 96th place in 2023 but the RSF states that “editorial independence in Albania is threatened... »
A delegation of former U.S. Ambassadors will visit Albania, Kosova, and North Macedonia
Interview with Ambassador Timothy A Chorba, President of the Council of American Ambassadors On May 5th, a delegation of the... »
In Memoriam – Hekuran Zhiti’s Embrace
Rafaela Prifti On the 112th birth anniversary of Hekuran Zhiti, let’s take a moment to let him know he is... »
The Kosova Hyland Peace Concert is coming to the Parthenon in Rome
Organized by the prestigious Bartolucci Foundation, sponsored by the Albanian Diaspora Business Network (ADBN), and supported by Illyria newspaper Ruben... »
“We remain vigilant, cautious and skeptical,” Kosova Minister Gervalla spars with Serbian counterpart at the UN Security Council
Rafaela Prifti Today’s briefing at the UN Security Council by Special Representative of Secretary General and Head of the... »
In Memoriam Bardyl Tirana: Fortunate to have worked with him on Kosova
I had the distinguished honor of meeting Bardyl Tirana in the early 1990-s. He was a true gentleman and a... »
FAREWELL TO BARDYL TIRANA,85, A DISTINGUISHED ALBANIAN-AMERICAN
TIRANA–Bardyl Rifat Tirana, 85, died at his home in Nyack on April 22, 2023, with his wife of 37 years,... »
The decision of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Another good news for Kosova
The Council of Albanian Ambassadors welcomes the decision dated April 24, 2023, of the Committee of Ministers of the Council... »
Multilateralism has been and remains indispensable to promoting peace and stability
Remarks by Ambassador Ferit Hoxha at the Security Council Open Debate on Effective Multilateralism Let me start by thanking the... »
Does Love Overpower Defiance in the end? Visar Zhiti says: Yes
Rafaela Prifti At Michigan University Ann Arbor “Lets Save the Poems” was a one-hour talk by Visar Zhiti, a celebrated... »
Our relationship is with the people of Albania, not with one party and not with one person
Transcript of Interview of DAS Escobar with Grida Duma, Top Story, Top Channel Grida Duma: Mr. Escobar, welcome to Albania.... »
Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass
As the Church celebrates the most joyous day of the liturgical year, Pope Francis presides over Mass on Easter Sunday... »
Russians Accused of Doctoring Leaked Western Documents on Ukraine War
Washington — Classified U.S. and NATO planning documents related to the war in Ukraine have appeared on social media, prompting officials... »
Fantasy diplomacy is failing to appease
By Daniel Serwer Chris Hill, the American Ambassador to Serbia, tweeted Friday: “I’ve dedicated my life to diplomacy – to... »
Time has come for the West to get tough with Serbia
EU and US have been generously trying to accommodate Serbia and have received very little in return – it is... »
With your help, we can finally ensure justice for the Bytyqi family
Dear Friends and Community,I’ve mentioned to many of you a very resilient family that I’ve been working with for almost... »
ACCEPTANCE OF THE EUROPEAN PROPOSAL IS KOSOVA’S ADDITIONAL COMPROMISE
– The mono-ethnic association should not be created even if Serbia burns Europe By MSc. Agim Aliçkaj The acceptance... »
Washington Says Drone Intercept Was Intentional As U.S., Russian Defense Ministers Hold Call
U.S. military officials said on March 15 that the intercept of a U.S. spy drone over the Black Sea by... »
Put away the carrots and take out the sticks
By Daniel Serwer Yesterday’s EU-hosted meeting between Serbian President Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti ended without signature of a... »
SENATOR MENENDEZ: THE VOICE OF AMERICAN REASON AND JUSTICE
“Peace is achieved with the recognition of Kosova by Serbia, not with a mono-ethnic association” By MSc. Agim Aliçkaj ... »
India: Most G20 Finance Ministers Condemn Russia For War In Ukraine
Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers failed on February 25 to reach a consensus on a joint communique on the... »
Make Kosova’s Independence Day An Official Holiday in Albania
The Council of Albanian Ambassadors proposes to the Assembly of the Republic of Albania that the Independence Day of the... »
The Days of Kosova in Croatia: Honoring the life and work of Prof. Zef Mirdita
By Lidija Bashota ZAGREB, CROATIA As part of the ongoing manifestation, The Days of Kosova in Croatia, Thursday evening, prior... »
Congratulations to our friend, partner, and ally
Press statement by Antony J. Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State on Kosova National Day On behalf of the United States... »
Ugly diplomacy in the Balkans
By Daniel Serwer Reposted from the original: https://www.peacefare.net/2023/02/15/ugly-diplomacy-in-the-balkans/ Today’s Serbia National Day message from the State Department includes this tidbit:... »
Well-deserved: A street name immortalizes Jim Xhema in Prishtina
By Harry Bajraktari NEW YORK Congratulations to my friend Jim Xhema for the great honors bestowed on him by the... »
Roofers Recruit Apprentices
Long Island City, NY (January 18, 2023) – The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers, Local Union #8... »
The path Skanderbeg chose, a lesson for our times
Remarks by Altin Zaloshnja, a community leader and scholar, during the fundraising diner-gala, on the 555th anniversary of the death... »
THE SIX CONDITIONS OF PRIME MINISTER KURTI ARE REASONABLE
The threats of Western diplomats to create a pure ethnic Association are unfair, undiplomatic, undemocratic, unfeasible and unacceptable for Kosova.... »