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Accountability Actions to Counter Global Corruption and Human Rights   On International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of Human... »

Farewell, Uncle Sami: A Memorial to an Idealist Albanian

By Grid Rroji On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the heart of Professor Sami Repishti, an intellectual humanist and one of... »

Mother Teresa in Chicago – Remembrance, Legacy, and Inspiration

  Remarks by Dr. Sonila Sejdaras, President of “Care for Albania”, at an event dedicated to Mother Teresa, hosted by... »

Donald Trump makes a triumphant comeback to the White House

The votes are still being counted in several states, but the Republican candidate, Donald Trump has emerged as the clear... »

Choose Leaders in America who Support Opportunity

By Ilir Zherka The United States continues to struggle with competing views around cultural, economic, and international issues. Thankfully, Americans... »

Albanians Fighting Cancer AFC USA Gala Concert – Impromptu Singalongs Elevates Pride Craving More Encores

Rafaela Prifti “The first time I heard the name Albanians Fighting Cancer AFC, it was through a GoFundMe page that... »

WE SEEK JUSTICE NOT REVENGE

My speech at the Albanian-American Civic League meeting with Congressman Jerry Nadler at my home Dear Congressman Nadler,          Welcome... »

Pristine areas, once compromised, cannot be restored

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Mr. Ruben Avxhiu Editor, llyria Newspaper (by email) Dear Mr. Editor:  I was shocked to read,... »

Kosovar President Says Mitrovica Bridge Should Open In Coordination With Western Partners

Kosovar President Vjosa Osmani said on August 15 the country must ensure that the main bridge in Mitrovica, which divides... »

15 years since joining NATO, Albania is making solid contributions

Interview of Chargé d’Affaires David Wisner   Panorama: Mr. Wisner, you are concluding your mandate in Albania. How was it?  ... »

The Sound of that Honest Pledge

By Altin Zaloshnja These are three of the 56 total signatures found on the United States Declaration of Independence. They... »

The Power of Football Diplomacy: Transforming nations, uniting cultures

Arben Cici, Professor of International Relations, Mediterranean University of Albania  In an era marked by global connectivity and dynamic cultural... »

From Skin Care to Mental Health, AFC summer event showcases holistic approach 

Rafaela Prifti  Albanians Fighting Cancer (AFC USA), a Boston based advocacy group and patient care service non profit, hosted its... »

NATO wrapped up its largest exercise in decades #SteadfastDefender24

Exercises are important tools through which the Alliance tests and validates its concepts, procedures, systems and tactics. More broadly, they... »

At Noli Film Festival, Curtain Goes Up Today with Movies and more on the Program

Rafaela Prifti Twenty seven productions, three days, one roof – Noli Film Festival is a free event with registration, that... »

AACL DELEGATION TO THE AMERICAN CONGRESS

 – The Serbian association as a precondition before the final agreement is an attempt to impose Serbia’s control over Kosova... »

U.S.-EU Coordination Mechanism on Information Integrity in the Western Balkans

Following the U.S.-EU Trade & Technology Council Ministerial held in Belgium last month, the U.S. Department of State and the... »

Noli Film Festival (NFF), a pioneering event celebrating Albanian cinema in the United States

The inaugural Noli Film Festival (NFF), a pioneering event celebrating Albanian cinema in the United States, will take place at... »

Serbian Propaganda Factories Boost Support for Moscow

As Serbian media outlets stoke support for Russia across the Balkans, the West must challenge Belgrade’s disinformation. (Repost from the... »

AACL PUBLIC DECLARATION FOR KOSOVA

We are surprised by the recent positions of French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Schulz, who are prepared... »

Donald Leka – CEO, Founder of Jumptuit – Next Level in Forecasting Global Events

Rafaela Prifti In case you missed it, Data Correlation Engine Jumptuit, an AI-scenario forecasting company that focuses on detecting probabilities... »

What Is Behind Serbia And China’s ‘Ironclad Friendship’?

BELGRADE — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rare European visit this week is being widely regarded as Beijing’s attempt to present... »

The First Building Bridges Program Launched by Albanian American Bar Association, Noli Library and Cultural Center

Rafaela Prifti Six Trailblazing Albanian-American Judges shared insights and experiences of their legal careers last night at Suffolk University Law... »

Kosovo is more qualified than Serbia

By Daniel Serwer – April 17, 2024 Serbian MP, Simonovic Bratic: “This is the downfall of Europe that once a... »

Wiltshire rescue volunteers to take on final training in Kosova

After two years of training, 10 volunteers with a Wiltshire search and rescue charity are almost ready to help out... »

Latvian Minister Says Proposed NATO Fund For Ukraine Would Show Unity Within Alliance

By Olena Abramovych Repost from: https://www.rferl.org/a/latvian-foreign-minister-ukraine-nato-fund-unity/32892072.html BRUSSELS — Latvia’s foreign minister says a proposal to create a 100 billion euro... »

Double down on success, not failure

By Daniel Serwer – March 20, 2024 Kaltrina Kamberi (@ThisisKaltri) transcribes the key piece of this as: “Of course you... »

Trump Son-In-Law Kushner Plans Luxury Projects In Albania, Serbia

By Amra Zejneli Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has disclosed plans to develop luxury projects... »

March 8th: A Journey from Mother’s Day to Women’s Rights in Communist and Post-Communist Albania

By Entela Sula Growing up in a communist country, March 8th has always been the “Mother’s Day” for me, my... »

Sara Nezaj can’t wait for the future to happen

An interview with the 13 year-old Albanian-American basketball prodigy, who has already received her first offer from a university and... »