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A Recognition that Brings Back Memories from 1992

In the photo above: Standing from the right: Harry Bajraktari, Bujar Bukoshi Dr. Ramdan Xhema, Dr. Nexhat Kalici, Jim Xhema....

A Recognition that Brings Back Memories from 1992

In the photo above: Standing from the right: Harry Bajraktari, Bujar Bukoshi Dr. Ramdan Xhema, Dr. Nexhat Kalici, Jim Xhema.... 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 »

Ermal “The Sniper” Hadribeaj is coming to New York City

Anila Niklos On March 18th, 2022, the Super Welterweight attraction will be Ermal competing against Hevinson Herrera. Tickets are available... Read more »

Russia is excluded from the Council of Europe

In an extraordinary meeting this morning, the Committee of Ministers decided, in the context of the procedure launched under Article... Read more »

At the UN Security Council: Albania dismisses Russian claims about biolabs in Ukraine as fake

“The Council should not be served with fantasies and starry-eyed stories, but with proof, independently verified and corroborated. This is... Read more »

A way forward for Ukraine

This article was originally published on The Washington Times on March 9, 2022 By David L. Phillips Humanitarian and security concerns are... Read more »

Time to elect an Albanian-American in US Congress: Vedat Gashi can do it!

He is running for congressman Engel’s old seat and would be a great representative not just for Albanians but for... Read more »

Civilians are killed, children are traumatized and women are suffering

In less than two weeks, Russia has managed to create, out of nothing and for no reason, as UNHCR has... Read more »

“NEVER FORGET” -THE SERBIAN GENOCIDE ON ALBANIANS 1844-1999

– Pocket book by Prof. Dr. Nusret Pllana and MSc. Agim Aliçkaj This recently published book is dedicated to... Read more »

A overwhelming UNGA vote told Russia that it could not take the world hostage

STATEMENT BY HE. Mr. FERIT HOXHA Ambassador and Permanent Representative of ALBANIA to the UN Security Council Emergency UNSC Meeting... Read more »

Russia has stained the UN Charter with innocent blood

Remarks by Ambassador Ferit Hoxha at the Security Council meeting on the draft-resolution on Ukraine Thank you, Mr. President, ... Read more »

In Memoriam: Sanije Mataj Husenaj

July 6th 1956-February 9th 2022 Surely those who believe and do good deeds And observe prayer and pay the Zakat,... Read more »

The world will hold Russia accountable

Statement by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine The prayers of the entire world are with the people... Read more »

An illegal act, against the UN Charter, the Helsniki Final Act, the Budapest Memorandum and International Law

STATEMENT BY H. E. Mr. FERIT HOXHAAmbassador and Permanent Representative of ALBANIA to the UNGeneral AssemblySituation in the temporarily occupied... Read more »