Kosovo Police officers surprised American pastor Mark Burns, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, with gifts as he was leaving Kosovo, while asking him to pass along their greetings to the American president. The moment was captured in a video shared by Burns on social media. Officers presented him with a commemorative plaque… Continue reading Kosovo Police Send Trump a Gift Through His Close Ally
The heavyweight boxing world is building toward one of the biggest potential fights of the decade — Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua — but before that happens, two Albanian fighters are now directly part of the road leading there. Anthony Joshua is officially scheduled to face Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga on July 25, 2026, in… Continue reading Two Albanians Stand Between Fury and Joshua’s Mega-Fight
Millions of football fans remember the moment a young supporter ran onto the pitch and embraced Cristiano Ronaldo during Real Madrid’s preseason match against Chelsea in Miami in 2013. Few knew the fan was Albanian. Even fewer knew that after the cameras stopped rolling, Cristiano Ronaldo did something extraordinary to protect his future. That young… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo Stood Up for an Albanian Student. 13 Years Later, He Died Days Before Seeing His Idol Again.
A vision that began with one Albanian-American student has now become reality. After launching a campaign last year, Alesio Bejleri, a student at the College of Staten Island, has helped bring back one of New York City’s most iconic patriotic displays. This Fourth of July, a giant American flag will once again fly on the… Continue reading Albanian-American Brings Giant U.S. Flag Back to NYC!
The Albanian diaspora continues to rally behind the ongoing protests in Tirana, with another solidarity gathering taking place in Waterbury, Connecticut. Following similar demonstrations in New York, Michigan, Washington, Florida, and Philadelphia, Albanians in Waterbury gathered to express support for protesters in Albania, where peaceful demonstrations have now entered their 28th day. Organizers said the… Continue reading Another U.S. City Joins Albania Protests
A new WeBalkans survey has revealed which international partners people across the Western Balkans trust the most, with Albania and Kosovo once again emerging as two of the region’s most pro-Western societies. In Albania, the European Union tops the list with 91.9% trust, followed closely by the United States at 88.4%. Türkiye ranks third with… Continue reading Who Do Albanians Trust?
A New Jersey judge has ordered that John Alite, an Albanian-American former Gambino crime family enforcer and local politician, remain in pre-trial detention. The decision follows arguments from prosecutors that he poses a risk to witnesses and the community in an ongoing criminal case. He will stay in custody while proceedings continue. The ruling comes… Continue reading Court Keeps Albanian Ex-Gambino Enforcer John Alite Behind Bars
Direct flights between Tirana and Toronto have officially begun, marking the first nonstop air connection between Albania and North America and establishing a new transatlantic route for the country. Air Transat launched the service on 18 June with flight TS422 from Toronto to Tirana, inaugurating a weekly operation that will run every Thursday until 8… Continue reading Tirana – Toronto Direct Flights Officially Begin Operations
Albanian-American candidate Diamant Hysenaj has advanced to the general election for New York’s 14th Congressional District, marking a historic first for the Albanian-American community in New York City politics. Following the primary election, Hysenaj secured a place on the November ballot after a competitive race in which he began as an underdog. His campaign emphasized… Continue reading First Albanian-American Advances to NYC Congressional General Election
When Medina Ali stepped into the wrestling ring for the first time as Xena Phoenix, she was carrying more than just nerves. Under the bright lights and in front of a packed crowd, the daughter of Albanian immigrants knew she was representing something bigger than herself — her family, her heritage and a community rarely… Continue reading The Daughter of Albanian Immigrants Making History in the Wrestling Ring
