A sea of red swept through the Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City as the Albanian flag proudly waved above the crowd during the Utah Utes vs. Cincinnati Bearcats game. The brief but powerful moment, captured by Owen Knaus (@owenknaus), has quickly become a source of pride for Albanians across the diaspora. The video shows… Continue reading Albanian Flag Raised at University of Utah Game
At the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City, the mentor of Team FIRST Kosova, Elita Hajrizi, has been awarded the prestigious “Outstanding Mentor Award”, earning a spot among the world’s best. This recognition comes as a result of her extraordinary leadership and dedication guiding Kosovo’s young innovators at a competition with 191 participating nations.… Continue reading Elita Hajrizi Named One of the Best Mentors in the World at the Robotics Challenge!
When Nasi Kajana left Tirana nearly thirty years ago, he believed he was coming to America only to study. He was eighteen, from a small Eastern Bloc country that had just opened its borders after decades of isolation, and his plan was simple — to earn a degree at High Point University in North Carolina… Continue reading From Albania to Carolina — The Immigrant Who Built a Coffee Empire in America
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Syria has officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo.President Vjosa Osmani announced the news from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the agreement was reached with the support of His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. “I thank President Al Sharaa for this historic decision and for his support of… Continue reading Syria Recognizes the Republic of Kosovo
Five years ago, an Albanian woman in New York turned her love for designer fashion into a full-fledged business. Today, Artjola Huli, founder of Shopping for Luxury, celebrates five years of transforming the way women experience style — combining European elegance with the power of smart, authentic shopping. Her platform, Shopping for Luxury, has built… Continue reading Albanian Entrepreneur Artjola Huli Marks Five Years of “Shopping for Luxury”
Albanian boxer Jurgen Uldedaj has made history by becoming the IBO World Champion in the cruiserweight division, after defeating Rolly Lambert Fogoum at The O2 Arena in London on October 25, 2025. The 27-year-old from Lezhë, Albania, who now fights professionally out of Germany, earned a unanimous decision victory, dominating the match from start to… Continue reading Jurgen Uldedaj Becomes IBO World Champion
Tringa Ibrahimi’s story begins in the historic city of Prizren, Kosovo, far from the labs and lecture halls of Georgia Tech where she studies today. “When I was younger, I was much more focused on sports like basketball and karate, and also music” she told ATLANTIKU. “At that time, I knew very little about technology…… Continue reading From Prizren to Georgia Tech: The Young Albanian Engineer Who Just Won a Global Tech Award
Kosovo has offered to become the first country to accept asylum seekers rejected by the United Kingdom, in what Prime Minister Albin Kurti called a gesture of friendship and partnership with London. Speaking during his visit to the UK, Kurti said that Kosovo “wants to help Britain” and is ready to discuss details of the… Continue reading Kosovo Offers to Take Britain’s Rejected Asylum Seekers
The city of Vlora has officially honored Mira Murati — the world-renowned Albanian engineer and entrepreneur — with the title of “Honorary Citizen.” In a special ceremony held at the “Petro Marko” Theatre, the Municipality of Vlora recognized Murati for her extraordinary contributions to technology, artificial intelligence, and global innovation. Murati, who previously led the… Continue reading Mira Murati Honored as “Honorary Citizen” of Vlora
Pink lights, flowers, and tears filled a Bronx funeral home this week as mourners said their final goodbye to Ebba Morina, the 13-year-old Albanian girl from Manhattan who died while subway surfing in New York City. Ebba lost her life on October 4, 2025, along with her 12-year-old friend Zemfira Mukhtarov from Brooklyn, after both… Continue reading Albanian 13-Year-Old Dies in NYC Subway Surfing Shock
