For years, Mirela Kanini imagined herself on the other side of the bookstore counter. On August 15, that dream became reality. The Albanian-American author presented and signed her books at Barnes & Noble in Algonquin, Illinois, during a special book-signing event from 1 to 3 p.m. For Kanini, the moment was about more than selling… Continue reading From Albanian Immigrant to Author at Barnes & Noble in America
Kosova will compete at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, with a record 163 athletes, marking the largest delegation the country has ever sent to a major international multi-sport event. The games will take place from August 21 to September 3, with Kosova competing across 21 sports. The delegation includes 87 men and 76… Continue reading Kosova sends record 163-athlete team to Taranto 2026
Albania has been ranked the No. 1 country in the world for national cybersecurity, according to the latest update of the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI). The country received 98.33 points, placing it at the top of the global ranking, according to the NCSI database operated by Estonia’s e-Governance Academy. The Albanian country profile was… Continue reading Albania Is Now No. 1 in the World for Cybersecurity
Albanian-American entrepreneurs Neviana Zhgaba and Ardian Llomi have reached another major milestone in the United States, with their Aquila’s Nest Vineyards in Connecticut named the #5 Best Wine Tasting Room in the country in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The recognition places the Albanian-owned vineyard among the 10 top wine-tasting rooms in… Continue reading Albanian Couple’s Winery Named #5 in America
Prishtina has removed the giant “Free Ukraine” banner from the Grand Hotel, just one day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed during his visit to Serbia that Ukraine’s position on Kosova has not changed. The huge Ukrainian flag and “Free Ukraine” message had been displayed on the Grand Hotel in the center of Prishtina for… Continue reading Prishtina Removes “Free Ukraine” Banner
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Eric Wendt has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next United States Ambassador to Albania. The Senate approved Wendt’s nomination on August 7 as part of a package of executive appointments, officially clearing the way for him to take up the diplomatic post in Tirana. Wendt was nominated… Continue reading Eric Wendt Confirmed as New U.S. Ambassador to Albania
Plans have been submitted to build a new 13-storey Albanian mosque and community centre in Queen’s Park, north-west London, replacing the current UK Albanian Muslim Community and Cultural Centre, which operates from a former Irish pub on Carlton Vale. The proposed development would become one of the tallest religious buildings in the area. According to… Continue reading 13-Storey Albanian Mosque Planned in London
Students from Kosova have earned top international honors at the NEO Science Olympiad 2026 in the United States, standing out among competitors from around the world. Four students from Kosova received the prestigious “Best of the Best” awards, presented to participants who achieve exceptional results across the Olympiad’s disciplines. Vesa Kiçmari, an eighth-grade student from… Continue reading Kosova Students Win Top Honors at U.S. Science Olympiad
A delegation from Albanians for America (AFA), consisting of Gino Mulliqi, Gëzim Rushiti, and Janinë Memeti, met with the U.S. Chargé d’affaires in Kosovo Anu Prattipati. During the meeting, they reaffirmed the strong partnership between Kosovo and the United States and emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Discussions focused on… Continue reading Albanians for America Delegation Meets with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Kosovo, Anu Prattipati
Kosova is making history at the 99th Academy Awards, becoming the first time the country will have two films competing in the prestigious Oscar race. The Kosovo Cinematography Center’s Selection Committee has chosen “Dua”, directed by Blerta Basholli, as Kosova’s official submission for the “International Feature Film” category. The decision was made by a committee… Continue reading Kosova Sends “Dua” to Oscars, Makes History With Two Films
