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Milosevic’s regime has committed war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Kosovo

(Speech of the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, at the summit “Brdo-Brijuni Process 2021)   Dear President Pahor and President... »

The Cham Albanians of Greece: 77 Years of Denial

Join the Harvard College Albanian Students Association for a panel discussion on the Cham issue with historian Dr. Isa Blumi... »

EU donates 145,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Albania

TIRANA, May 5 (Xinhua) — EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi said here on Wednesday that Albania will... »

U.S. Commitment to the Western Balkans

Press Statement by Ned Price, Department Spokesperson April 26, 2021 – The United States is committed to supporting the countries... »

A true gentleman who will be greatly missed

It is with great sadness that I learned the passing of a good friend and a leader of our community,... »

Not only my brother but also my best friend

By Louis Foundos I am sad to notify all that Albert Foundos left this world yesterday. Al was not only... »

Congressman Ritchie Torres is the new Co-Chair of the Albanian Issues Caucus in the US Congress

By Harry Bajraktari I would like to congratulate my good friend congressman Ritchie Torres, who will be the new Co-Chair... »

US Congress with similar bipartisan statements on Sunday’s elections in Albania

WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho) issued on... »

Transcript of Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim with Lutfi Dervishi, RTSH

Lutfi Dervishi: Madam Ambassador, welcome to the show. Ambassador Kim: Thank you very much. It’s a pleasure to be here.... »

Pan-Albanian American Congress (PAAC) Meets with 5 State Department Officials, Requests Assistance in the Procurement of Covid-19 Vaccines for Kosova

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 – The Pan Albanian American Congress (PAAC) met with 5 State Department officials today following a... »

EVENTS: BATTERY PARK CITY AUTHORITY CELEBRATES EARTH WEEK 2021

In recognition of Earth Week 2021, which takes place this year from April 18-24, the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA)... »

Kosova can always count in the support of the United States and of the Albanian-American community

Honorable Madam President Vjosa Osmani, Congratulations on your recent election as the President of the Republic of Kosova. The recent... »

Virtual Visit of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer to Albania

During a “virtual visit” to Albania April 6, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer met with President Meta, PM... »

NATO leaders: Dwight D. Eisenhower

In all history, this is the first time that an allied headquarters has been set up in peace, to preserve... »

The new book: HOMER’S ILIAD, ADAPTATION TO THE ALBANIAN LANGUAGE AND WRONG EUROPEAN TRANSLATIONS

ABSTRACT Homer’s Iliad is the oldest work written in European literature and as such has been praised by scientific circles... »

Arbëreshë Oral Storytelling with George Richard Manus

Talk & Live Conversation Please join us for an intimate fireside chat with George Richard Manus, an evening of Arbëreshë storytelling... »

DEMOTIC BROUGHT BY WIND OR ALBANIAN FROM THE ROOTS?

By Saimir Lolja The seaport town of Navarino locates in south of Doric (Morea; today, Peloponnese) Peninsula. Its original name... »

SOFRA Movement: The Birth of Albanian LGBTQ+ Activism in America

By Anila Duro, LGBTQ+ Ally and Partner, Adjunct Professor, Researcher & Doctoral Candidate Valentina Djelaj, LGBTQ+ Ally and Partner, Director... »

International Women’s day marked with Acting President Vjosa Osmani and girls from non-majority communities, together with UN Women and British Embassy

On Monday, 8th of March 2021, UN Women jointly the Office of the President, and partner IPKO Foundation, supported by... »

Thank you for your service Ambassador Çitaku

By Harry Bajraktari I would like to thank Ambassador Vlora Çitaku for her service as the representative of Kosova in... »

The Biden Administration Needs a Point Man for the Balkans

By Akri Çipa President Biden and his foreign policy team have a wide array of international challenges to address. The... »

Dr. Rifat Latifi – leading by example – pledges half-a-million dollars for Kosova’s College of Surgeons

Interview of Illyria with Dr. Rifat Latifi Question: Dr. Latifi, in the last days of 2018, the Kosova College of... »

A true New Yorker, who never forgot his Albanian heritage

Skender Ghilaga (September 25, 1936 – January 14, 2021) Skender Ghilaga was born in Dibra, Albania to Haxhi Ghilaga and... »

The Truth About Christians in Kosova

Reprint, courtesy of Catholic Arena: https://www.catholicarena.com/latest/truthaboutchristians Nga Albert Bikaj I’m writing this regarding the article “The silent persecution of Christians... »

Albanian-American children from Huston, Texas, win the day on this November 28th

Albanians all over the world have celebrated today their national holiday, known also as the Independence Day of Albania and... »

Bullets Shatter Window of Journalist’s Car in Kosova

By Besim Abazi PRISHTINA, KOSOVA – About midnight Sunday, reporter Shkumbin Kajtazi heard gunshots ring out in Mitrovica, the Kosovar... »

Bipartisan and transatlantic cooperation is needed to resolve the Kosova issue once and for all

Interview with David Phillips, Director, Program on Peace-building and Rights (Institute for the Study of Human Rights – Columbia University)-... »

Marko Kepi, the best Republican, in the East Shore/South Brooklyn NYS Assembly Primary

Ruben Avxhiu The New York Assembly seat is been finally vacated by Nicole Malliotakis, probably the worst office holder in... »

US Ambassador Yuri Kim reveals the three major priorities of her work in Albania

“What I have seen in Albania is courage, perseverance, and hope. It’s not an accident that both our countries have... »

Outta Hand and Straight from the Heart

Albanian-American brothers, Bekim and Burim Rexhaj, two unsung heroes of our time, who brave the circumstances to donate food for... »