AARC was honored to attend the Former Members of Congress Statesmanship Awards—an evening dedicated to leadership, public service, and principled... »
17 Years of the Albanian Table at the Library of Congress
Marking its establishment in Washington, DC, on this day honoring the Library’s founding in 1800 By Merita B. McCormack When... »
AARC Visits State Department to Discuss North Macedonia
The leadership of the Albanian American Relations Council (AARC) met with State Department official David M. Maher, whose portfolio covers... »
AARC: A Productive and Substantive Meeting with Senator Booker
AARC leadership had a productive and substantive meeting with U.S. Senator Cory Booker of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. At... »
North Macedonia Government Commits to Working Directly with Law Students to Resolve Bar Exam Issue
Leaders of the Albanian American Relations Council (AARC) met Sunday morning in New York with Timčo Mucunski, Foreign Minister of... »
Full and unequivocal support for the Albanian students in North Macedonia
STATEMENT OF THE ALBANIAN AMERICAN RELATIONS COUNCIL (AARC) ON STUDENT PROTESTS IN NORTH MACEDONIA The Albanian American Relations Council (AARC)... »
Beyond the Game: Kosova’s Roadmap to Victory 2026 FIFA World CUP
How does a country without universal recognition play its way onto the world’s biggest stage? Rafaela Prifti Kosova is on... »
AARC Attends Reception in Recognition of Congressman Gregory Meeks
The Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee reaffirms his commitment to uphold in Congress the legacy of longtime... »
Meeting with Lisa McClain Highlights Renewed Commitment to Albanian Caucus and Regional Strategy
Representatives of the Albanian-American community, led by Board Members of the Albanian American Relations Council (AARC), held a productive and... »
On Albanian Issues and Broader American Interests in the Balkans
President Martin Vulaj and Vehbi Bajrami, publisher of Illyria newspaper and AARC’s newest Board Member, met with State Department officials... »
The European Perspective for the Western Balkans: From Membership Promises to a “Waiting Room”
By Alush Gashi In 2003, at the Thessaloniki Summit, the European Union publicly affirmed for the first time that the... »
“Thinking of You” Comes to New York, Speaks to A Wider Contemporary Moment
Thinking of You art installation dedicated to survivors of sexual violence to be presented at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, New... »
Reading Di Lellio and Kraja’s The Strongest Link with Dr. Nevenka Tromp
Rafaela Prifti spoke with Dr. Nevenka Tromp, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands “Silence is no longer the primary narrator of... »
AARC Calls for National Interests to Prevail in Kosova
The Albanian diaspora in the United States is following with great concern the continued failure of political parties in Kosovo... »
Kosova Independence Day Celebrated in Chicago, Illinois
Every year, in the heart of Chicago, at Daley Plaza, the flag of the Republic of Kosovo flies side by... »
The Council of Albanian Ambassadors Pans the New Draft Law on Foreign Service
CAA has offered its expertise, proposed specific changes and amends, and asked the Parliamentary Commission for a hearing on the... »
Perspective of a Trauma Surgeon and Former Health Minister of Health of Kosova
Transformation of the Healthcare System in Post Conflict Countries Rifat Latifi, MD, FACS, FKCS, FICS* *Professor of Surgery, the... »
Fortesa Latifi’s Book Named a 2026 Must-Read by The Washington Post
Like, Follow, Subscribe, by the LA-based Albanian-American journalist, will be published on April 7 and focuses on the largely unexplored... »
Kurti’s VV Party Scores Clear Victory In Kosova Vote
RFE/RL’s Kosovo Service PRISHTINA — Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje (VV) party scored a clear victory in Kosovo’s parliamentary elections,... »
U.S. Embassy Meeting Highlights Opportunities for Albanian-American Investment in Kosova
Prishtina, November 26, 2025 – The owner of Barami Construction Group in New York and publisher of the Albanian-American... »
Albania and the European Union: A shared journey toward a common future
In Albania, the process of European Union accession is not just a policy goal on a government agenda, it is... »
Direct flights from New York to Tirana? Maybe in the summer of 2026
Exclusive interview by Klodiana Zylo, TV “Alba Life” with New York City Mayor Eric Adams Klodiana Zylo: Mayor Adams, it... »
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Is Ready to Support Kosovo’s Economic Development
Tirana, October 17, 2025 – Kosovo has already passed the stage of post-conflict reconstruction and now finds itself in a... »
The Poet and Publicist Zenel Peposhi Passes Away in Malmö. His Last Wish: To Be Laid to Rest in the Homeland
By Neritan Kolgjini Zenel Peposhi, known by his literary name ZAP Lusna, a poet, publicist, activist for the national cause,... »
Unlocking the Power of Older Persons Benefits all of Humanity- Message of 35th UN Day of Older Persons
Rafaela Prifti For the second consecutive year, Arjanita (Ariana) Elezaj chaired the UN International Day of Older Persons at the... »
Finding Albania – The Dream and the Lie – Elena Dorfman’s Artistic Vision
Rafaela Prifti Her Albanian heritage may not be recognizable in the name Elena Dorfman, yet her camera unveils the artistic... »
Conversation with Ledia Xhoga, author of Misinterpretation, longlisted for the Booker Prize 2025
Interviewer Rafaela Prifti Congratulations on the nomination! You are the first Albanian-born female novelist longlisted for the Booker Prize. What... »
U.S.–Kosova strategic cooperation is vital for ensuring peace and stability in the region and in Europe
Tirana, September 15, 2025. The Council of Albanian Ambassadors expresses deep concern over the United States decision to indefinitely suspend... »
OUR HEARTS ACHE FOR KOSOVA
– A valuable meeting with Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti – By Agim Aliçkaj At this meeting, on behalf of... »
Hopeful Blooms of AFC’s End of Summer Fundraiser
Rafaela Prifti The vibrant floral arrangements in the AFC logo mugs displayed as center pieces livened the private room of... »