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NYC Murals Paint Enduring Pictures of Remembrance, 20 Years After 9/11
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The United States Conducts Unprecedented Relocation Effort
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The United States is grateful to Kosova for its role in assisting with Afghan refugees
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America will not be intimidated
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EURASIA’S MALIGN CONDUCT IN THE WESTERN BALKANS
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The Path Ahead for the U.S.- Albania Relationship
By Ambassador Yuri Kim August in Albania is a time for well-earned rest and relaxation, and like many of you,... »
Balkan Survivors Of Notorious ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Camp Fight Mockery On Serbian TV
By Ljudmila Cvetkovic, Radio Free Europe The dozens of internment camps that sprung up in the former Yugoslavia are one... »
The President of Albania honors Christopher Hyland with the prestigious title, Knight of Skanderbeg Order
In his absence, the presidential medal was received on Hyland’s behalf by Ambassador Avni Spahiu Christopher Hyland was recognized... »
Reflections on Ohrid Framework Agreement, 20 years later
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A Sad Day for Kosova
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On his birthday, we pay tribute to Senator Dole’s extraordinary role in Kosova
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Save our restaurants!
Illyria newspaper calls on all our community members, our friends, our readers to join in this worthy cause. »
Bechtel signs for Albanian hydro project
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Jeffrey M. Hovenier, Nominee for Ambassador to the Republic of Kosova
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See the Early City Council Vote Results
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Adams Ahead in Mayoral Race, But Wiley and Garcia Count on Ranked Choice Tally
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An exemplary and successful young leader
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Farewell to beloved father and community activist
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NYC CHANGES ITS HURRICANE EVACUATION ZONES
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Former Prime Minister of Albania Banned from Entering the United States “Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption”
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Milosevic’s regime has committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Kosovo
(Speech of the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, at the summit “Brdo-Brijuni Process 2021) Dear President Pahor and President... »
The Cham Albanians of Greece: 77 Years of Denial
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EU donates 145,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Albania
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U.S. Commitment to the Western Balkans
Press Statement by Ned Price, Department Spokesperson April 26, 2021 – The United States is committed to supporting the countries... »
Not only my brother but also my best friend
By Louis Foundos I am sad to notify all that Albert Foundos left this world yesterday. Al was not only... »
Congressman Ritchie Torres is the new Co-Chair of the Albanian Issues Caucus in the US Congress
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US Congress with similar bipartisan statements on Sunday’s elections in Albania
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