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
Rafaela Prifti In the aftermath of the killing of Liridona Ademaj in Kosova in a case of domestic violence, a... »
U.S. Says Russia Rejected ‘Substantial’ Proposal To Free Two Americans
The United States says Russia rejected a new proposal to free two detained Americans, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich... »
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
By Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City Access to safe and affordable housing is one of the keys to... »
The U.S. Government Designates Individuals and Entities in the Western Balkans for Corruption and Malign Activities
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated eight individuals and six... »
THE MUSICIAN AND THE LEGACY OF AN UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT
By Elmira Muja Such a complete life, offering happiness and understanding to so many people, and leaving a genuinely enduring... »
U.S. Firm Leases Gold to Turkish Miner
[Scottsdale, AZ] Monetary Metals (www.monetary-metals.com) has announced that it has leased gold to IGR Metals Trading DMCC, a subsidiary of... »
Kosova, tenacious and courageous, must serve as a beacon to protect constitutionality in the face of autocracy
Lecture by CHRISTOPHER S. HYLAND (of Hyland Center for Global Studies – UBT) at CONFERENCE FOR PEACE DEMOCRACY VERSUS AUTOCRACY... »
Ukraine Says Its Forces Hit Shipyard in Russian-Occupied Crimea
Ukraine said its forces hit a shipyard in the port city of Kerch in Russian-occupied Crimea on Saturday. “The evening... »
MAYOR ADAMS, HEALTH COMMISSIONER DR. VASAN LAUNCH AMBITIOUS WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN TO EXTEND LIFESPAN OF ALL NEW YORKERS
“HealthyNYC” Aims to Increase Life Expectancy to 83 Years by 2030, Focuses on Reducing Chronic Disease, Overdose, Maternal Mortality Deaths,... »
Grateful to Dr. Elez Biberaj – a voice of freedom and democracy, in crucial moments for the Albanian nation
By Harry Bajraktari Congratulations to Dr. Elez Biberaj on his retirement from the Voice of America after a great career... »
Elez Biberaj Retires from the Voice of America, after A 43-Year Career
October 30, 2023 Esteemed Friends and Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that, after a 43-year career, I have... »
The dialogue is dead, so what’s next?
By Daniel Serwer Since before 2013 the US and EU have sponsored a “political” dialogue between Kosova and Serbia intended... »
ALBANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROTESTS AGAINST SERBIAN TERRORISM AND WARMONGERING
On Monday, October 23, 2023, the Albanian-American community will gather for a protest in front of the UN headquarters at... »
American Albanian Law Enforcement Association (AALEA) Raises $60,000 for the Family of the Kosova Police Officer Killed in Serbian Terrorist Attack
American Albanian Law Enforcement Association (AALEA) is pleased a successful milestone in its ongoing GoFundMe campaign on behalf of the... »
Baroque Brilliance A Timeless Tale of Ornate Elegance
Metro Opera Tech, founded and run, by an Albanian-American artist is launching its World Premiere on November 3rd By Ruben... »
Those who blatantly disrespect the Human Rights Law have no place in the HRC
STATEMENT BY FERIT HOXHA Ambassador and Permanent Representative of ALBANIA to the UN Security Council Maintenance of Peace and Security... »
Community and Cancer at Center of AFC Fourth Anniversary. What was it like to be there?
Rafaela Prifti At AFC’s Fourth Anniversary dinner the impact of its work was in full display for over 200 guests... »
It’s not only about Kosova
By Daniel Serwer Serbia’s effort to destabilize Kosova so that it can claim control of its Serb-majority north should today... »
U.S. Urges Serbia To Pull Back Large Military Deployment Along Border With Kosova
The White House has urged Serbia to pull back what it said is a large military deployment from its border... »
Biden Warns International Community That Russia’s ‘Naked Aggression’ Can’t Be Appeased
U.S. President Joe Biden has warned world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly that allowing Ukraine “to be carved... »
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JOSEPH BIDEN
Dear President Biden, If there is one leader in the US who knows everything about the conflict in the... »
Highlights Ahead of Ordination of Bishop-Elect Nikodhim at Saint George’s Cathedral in Boston
Rafaela Prifti The ceremonial ordination of Bishop Elect Nikodhim will take place in the historical seat of the Albanian Archdiocese... »
Applause for Albania: Using the UN Security Council to stand up to dictators like Putin and Assad
By Dr. Moustafa Aouthmany Since taking a seat on the United Nations Security Council last year Albania has clearly and... »