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100 Years of U.S.-Albania Relations

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson advocated for an independent Albanian state at the Paris Peace Conference in January 1919. Shortly thereafter,...

100 Years of U.S.-Albania Relations

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson advocated for an independent Albanian state at the Paris Peace Conference in January 1919. Shortly thereafter,... Read more »

Albanians and Americans, the sacred bond that ties our two nations

By Harry Bajraktari There is no better moment to underline the importance of the Albanian-American friendship, as Albania and the... Read more »

U.S. Congress wants justice for the Bytyqi brothers: The relations between the United States and Serbia depend on this

H. CON. RES. 45 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and... Read more »

The Sound of an Honest Pledge

(Thoughts of a Day in July) By Altin Zaloshnja These are three of the 56 total signatures found on the... Read more »

The headquarters the Balkans Task Group of U.S. Special Forces is established in Tirana, Albania

Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the 4th Security Forces Assistance Brigade Activation Ceremony Minister Peleshi, Brigadier General Kingji, Brigadier... Read more »

Security Council: Albanian Ambassador Responds to his Russian Colleague, Sets the Record Straight

STATEMENT BY H. E. Mr. FERIT HOXHA Ambassador and Permanent Representative of ALBANIA to the UN Security Council – Open... Read more »

A Presheva Valley Delegation Visits Washington DC

The Presheva Valley is an essential part of the Albanian national cause. Europe as a whole can achieve long-term peace... Read more »

Visiting Professorship in the USA

Thomas Simaku has been awarded the 2022-23 Karel Husa Visiting Professor of Composition at the Ithaca College in New York... Read more »

A historic Day for AAOHA

By Rexhep Myftari As we continue to deliver food every week to hundreds of people, we are also growing stronger... Read more »

CONTINUED SAGA CONCERNING BUTRINT

My personal observation and role as a former trustee of the Albanian American Development Foundation By: Cafo Boga In an... Read more »

The time has come once again for change in Albania

As this month we approach another anniversary of the visit of Secretary Baker to Tirana, I have been reflecting on... Read more »

Wagner Group, Yevgeniy Prigozhin, and Russia’s Disinformation in Africa

Russia deploys disinformation across different continents for varied objectives, often working through tested proxies to support Kremlin foreign policy objectives... Read more »

At Ease: Photographs by Military Veterans in New York, 2018–2022

A Morris-Jumel Mansion and Josephine Herrick Project: On-View June 16 – September 11, 2022 New York – May 31,... Read more »

The Order of Freedom for a Tireless Patriot, Jim Xhema

By Harry Bajraktari Congratulations to my friend Jim Xhema I would like to commend the President of Kosova, Vjosa Osmani,... Read more »

Hacks, Oil Deals, And Veiled Criticism: China-Russia Ties Continue To Morph After Ukraine Invasion

By Reid Standish, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty As NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Beijing at a March 23 press conference... Read more »

UNVEILING OF STREET CO-NAMING

Post-Event Reflection By Cafo Boga Just couple ago days ago on May 15th, the Albanian-American community gathered together in an... Read more »

A proud day for our community

By Harry Bajraktari Sunday, May 15th, 2022, was a great day for our community. A beautiful street in The Bronx,... Read more »

A rosebud for Mother Teresa? Dr. Alpion’s lectures in the United States draw interest and debate

The Birmingham-based professor of sociology brings a unique insight on the catholic saint’s complex personality which has left many perplexed... Read more »

THE RESILIENCE OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT

HOW THE DIASPORA MAINTAINED THEIR LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS DURING COMMUNISM “I alone cannot change the world, but I can... Read more »

DON’T WORRY – THIS TOO SHALL PASS

My 25-year journey with the AAEF, the ABA, and the AADF By: Cafo Boga A friend of mine called me... Read more »

For the first time in history, Montenegro with an Albanian Prime Minister

Montenegro’s parliament has approved a new minority government led by Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic, who said a main goal of... Read more »

DEFENDING KOSOVA AND THE ALBANIAN NATIONAL ISSUE

– Minister Gërvalla-Schwarz at the UN proud of the freedom fighters By Msc AGIM ALIÇKAJ Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, who is... Read more »

UNMIK has no crucial role in any of the key issues where Kosova needs assistance

Massacres against the civilian population be they in Bucha, Ukraine or in Racak, Kosova or in Srebrenica, Bosnia, all have... Read more »

“We all speak Albanian since the 15th Century”

Interview with Arberesh Professor Emeritus Vicenzo Bollettino Interviewed by Keze Kozeta Zylo Prof.Emeritus Bollettino is related to Isa Buletini. His... Read more »

Defense cooperation between U.S. and Albania is not limited to military goals

U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim visited two important projects in Vlore supported by the Embassy’s Office of Defense Cooperation. She first... Read more »

UNSC: Albania expresses serious concern at the continued use of rape as a weapon of war and terror to punish civilians

Survivors’ rights must be at the heart of all efforts to gather and share information about conflict-related sexual violence Remarks... Read more »

Pope Says He Is Considering A Trip To Ukraine

Pope Francis say he is considering a trip to Ukraine. While on a flight to Malta on April 2, a... Read more »

Ambassador Menzies was a friend of Kosova and a fine scholar and diplomat

Kosova lost another great friend today, Ambassador John Menzies. He became the first chief of US Mission in Kosova after... Read more »

Farewell Secretary Albright – Kosova will always be grateful to you!

By Harry Bajraktari We have lost a great friend and a great woman tonight. Madeleine Albright was a great Secretary... Read more »