Rafaela Prifti The Orthodox Church in America, the Albanian Archdiocese, and the community commemorate the seventh anniversary of the passing... »
Albanian-American Support for Dr. Bekim Sejdiu as President of Kosova
Honorable Political Leaders and Members of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosova, We write to express our collective support... »
Rugovaism Is the Solution: The Forming of a Government and the Choosing of a President for Kosova
By Christopher S. Hyland Every young republic arrives, at intervals, at a threshold where it must choose between two definitions... »
Announcing our AAWO “Motrat Qiriazi” Organization: New President, Eva Milo Burnazi
Dear AAWO “Motrat Qiriazi” Sisters! On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are thrilled to announce that Eva Milo... »
Before the Final: Saluting the 2026 World Cup’s Best Stories
Rafaela Prifti Before the kickoff of the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium, here is a special salute to the breakout... »
American Albanian Law Enforcement Association (AALEA) Stands with the Family of Fallen Albanian State Police Officer Enea Mekolli with a $15,000 Donation
July 5, 2026 The American Albanian Law Enforcement Association (AALEA) proudly announces a $15,000 donation to the family of fallen... »
AARC Statement Supporting the President’s Executive Order on the Western Balkans and the Full Implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement
The Albanian American Relations Council (AARC) strongly supports President Trump’s Executive Order reaffirming the United States’ commitment to peace, stability,... »
AARC Among Friends, Old and New, at the Congressional Black Caucus Retreat in New York
By Ruben Avxhiu With 54 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and five U.S. Senators, the Congressional Black Caucus... »
Improved security situation in Kosova allows for optimization of KFOR mission
MONS, Belgium – The security situation in Kosovo has continued to improve over the last years. Consequently, in January, NATO ceased... »
CONGRESSWOMAN MALLIOTAKIS JOINS ALBANIAN ISSUES CAUCUS!
We are proud to welcome Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis to the Albanian Issues Caucus following a productive recent meeting with the... »
AARC MEETS WITH CONGRESSWOMAN MALIOTAKIS
Representatives of the Albanian American Relations Council (AARC) met with Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis for a productive discussion on key issues... »
AFA: Luncheon and dinner with Congressman Keith Self and the Albanian-American community in Chicago
Albanians for America (AFA) continues expanding its reach across Albanian-American communities throughout the United States, strengthening relationships, building partnerships, and... »
AARC Attends Former Members of Congress Statesmanship Awards Ceremony
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... »