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... »
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: President Jahjaga’s Inspirational Visit to the University of Richmond
Dr. Lidia Radi, Professor, University of Richmond The University of Richmond in Virginia recently welcomed a distinguished guest, Ms. Atifete... »
U.S. Department of Justice offers specialized training to police officers in Albania
Charge d’Affaires David Wisner, Minister of Interior Taulant Balla, and Police Oversight Agency (POA) Director General Florian Sulejmani congratulated 18... »
CON EDISON INVESTS IN BETTER TOOLS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE BUILDING THE CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
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Making it Easier for Working-Class New Yorkers to File Their Taxes and Put Money Back Into Their Pockets
By Eric Adams, Mayor of New York New York City was built on the backs of working-class New Yorkers; people... »
Sara Nezaj can’t wait for the future to happen
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Takeaways from the New York Premiere of Documentary Film “Bekim Fehmiu”
Rafaela Prifti The New York premiere of feature documentary Bekim Fehmiu on Saturday night at Producers Club Theaters paid tribute to the... »
Albanian-Americans organize fundraiser dinner with Congressman Jamaal Bowman
On Friday, February 9th, a group of 20 or so Albanian-American professionals and business owners organized a fundraiser dinner with... »
The United States and Albania: NATO Allies and Close Friends
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NATO’s ‘Biggest Exercise Since The Cold War,’
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Time to turn the policy around
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EU Readies New Sanctions Targeting Foreign Companies Helping Russia’s War Effort
With Russia ramping up missile and other weapons production with Western-made chips, pressure is growing on Brussels and Washington to... »
Migrants in Italy Could End Up in Albania if New Deal Passes
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North Macedonia Approves Caretaker Cabinet With First Ethnic Albanian Premier
Skopje, North Macedonia — North Macedonia’s parliament Sunday approved a caretaker government with a mandate to organize a general election... »
The Council of Albanian Ambassadors welcomes the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Albania.
The Council of Albanian Ambassadors organized a welcome lunch with the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to... »
COUNCIL OF ALBANIAN AMBASSADORS: ANALYTICAL OVERVIEW OF SOME OF THE MAIN DIPLOMATIC EVENTS IN THE REGION, EUROPE AND IN THE WORLD AND THE ACTIVITY OF KASH FOR THE YEAR 2023
The year 2023 was overloaded with news and events – some of them shocking – political, diplomatic and military, inherited... »
Buta Biberaj Discusses Motivations and Possible Options in Exit Interview with Ilir Zherka
Rafaela Prifti Former high-profile Democratic prosecutor in northern Virginia Buta Biberaj, a strong proponent of progressive justice reforms is open... »
In Kosova, Cameron Pledges U.K. Support For Broader Recognition And Place In ‘Family Of Nations’
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron emphasized the need for stability in the Balkans and pledged U.K. support for partly recognized... »
USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) Arrives in Durrës, Albania
By USNS Trenton Public Affairs DURRES, Albania – Military Sealift Command (MSC) Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) arrived in... »
NATO, U.S. Consult With Warsaw After Apparent Intrusion Of Russian Missile Into Polish Airspace
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said he spoke with Poland’s president about indications that a Russian missile entered Polish airspace on... »
VOA News Executive Elez Biberaj Retires After 43 Years
WASHINGTON — For a generation of Albanians, there is no more precious memory than that of a rally attended by some... »
Serbian Opposition Protests Belgrade Election, Claims Nonresidents Voted
BELGRADE — Hundreds of opposition protesters took to the streets of Belgrade on December 18 after the city’s election commission... »
NY Concert for Simon Gjoni 100th Birth Year – Homage to his Music Legacy and Lasting Presence
Rafaela Prifti His musical accomplishments were remarkable, his popularity enormous, his presence among us forever linked to the song that... »
HOW CHRISTMAS IS CELEBRATED IN MY HOMELAND, ALBANIA
By Visar Zhiti Christmas in my small country, in Albania, is now a great feast. All people Rejoice, not... »
Saving New Yorkers from the Opioid Crisis
By NYC Mayor Eric Adams A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is... »
Advocating for Change to Counter Gender Based Violence, F’Oda Holds NY Rally for Liridona Ademaj
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U.S. Says Russia Rejected ‘Substantial’ Proposal To Free Two Americans
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Rising stars: Albania’s new women’s football strategy
The Albanian Football Association (FSHF) unveils its pivotal roadmap for the women’s game with a launch ceremony in Tirana. A... »
NYCHA Residents Make History
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