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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...

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... Read more »

Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers of Gold Bar Scam Targeting Seniors

AG James Provides Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Scams Targeting Their Bank Accounts NEW YORK – New... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

AACL BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ PUBLIC DECLARATION ON THE SITUATION IN ALBANIA

For more than three decades, the Albanian American Civic League (AACL), under the leadership of Joe DioGuardi and Shirley Cloyes... Read more »

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... Read more »

Sing on, Mommy!

My Merita McCormack* My beautiful, humble, patient, and nurturing artist mom has passed into Eternity. She left this world... Read more »

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,... Read more »

New York City High School Students Compete in Annual Citywide Graphic Arts Competition; Design World Cup-Inspired Posters

25th Annual Citywide Graphic Arts Competition Features 200+ New York City Public High School Student Finalists Competing Across Seven Art... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

From Holocaust heroes to ‘Albania for Albanians’: A NATO ally’s dangerous crossroads

By Christopher S. Hyland, Washington Times Every nation arrives, at intervals, at a threshold where it must choose between two... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

AARC Holds Substantial Discussion with Visiting Officials from North Macedonia

The Albanian American Relations Council (AARC) was honored to meet with Deputy Minister of Interior of North Macedonia, Dr. Astrit... Read more »

Grant Harris, a Legacy of Stewardship of the Albanian Collections at the Library of Congress

Rafaela Prifti April 24 is recognized as the birthday of the Library of Congress. On April 24, 1800, President John... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

Three Kosova Serbs receive life-sentences over terrorist attack

A court in Kosova has sentenced two Kosova Serbs to life imprisonment and another to a 30-year jail term for... Read more »

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... Read more »

Equality, Non-Discrimination and Diversity in Police Training in Albania

COE Interview with Prof. Dr. Ilirjan Mandro – Rector of the Security Academy in Tirana Reprint from: https://www.coe.int/en/web/tirana/-/interview-with-prof.-dr.-ilirjan-mandro-rector-of-the-security-academy-in-tirana-equality-non-discrimination-and-diversity-in-police-training-in-albania Can... Read more »