The Fan Noli Cultural Center, in partnership with Shoqata Laberia USA, will host the Albanian Heritage Festival 2026 on Sunday, October 4, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The event takes place at Leo’s Events & Restaurant, 589 Granite Street, Braintree, Massachusetts. The festival promises a full day of culture, family, and tradition, featuring live… Continue reading Albanian Heritage Festival Returns to Braintree This October
Dozens of Instagram accounts belonging to Albanian activists, opposition figures, journalists and people documenting protests have been suspended or disabled, raising questions about the use of Meta’s reporting and moderation systems. A major wave of suspensions was reported on September 2, as the so-called “Flamingo Revolution” protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government and projects… Continue reading Albanian Instagram Accounts Shut Down Amid Kushner Protests
Kosova’s Special Prosecution has filed an indictment in absentia against 35 former Serbian officials and senior commanders, accusing them of war crimes committed during the three-day assault on the Jashari family compound in Prekaz, Skenderaj, on March 5–7, 1998. The indictment, dated September 4, 2026, describes the attack as a planned military-police operation that killed… Continue reading 35 Serbian Commanders Charged Over Jashari Family Massacre
Albania has been ranked the second-best international destination in the world for solo travelers, according to Travel + Leisure’s 2026 list of the 25 best countries for traveling alone. Only Thailand ranked higher, placing Albania ahead of destinations including Costa Rica, Germany, Vietnam, Iceland and New Zealand. Travel + Leisure described Albania as an “up-and-coming… Continue reading Albania Named One of the World’s Top Solo Travel Destinations
Kosova has won its second gold medal at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, with karateka Islam Selmani claiming the title in the men’s 60-kilogram category. Selmani defeated Türkiye’s Burak Özdemir 1–0 in the final, with a single point proving enough to secure the gold medal. The victory adds another major success for Kosova’s delegation… Continue reading Kosova Wins Another Gold in Taranto
Bekim Sejdiu has been chosen as the joint presidential candidate of the Vetëvendosje Movement (VV) and the Democratic League of Kosova (LDK), after Albin Kurti and Lumir Abdixhiku reached an agreement aimed at ending the country’s political deadlock. Abdixhiku confirmed the agreement on Monday following his meeting with Kurti, saying the two parties had been… Continue reading Bekim Sejdiu Is Kosova’s Presidential Candidate
Mira Murati has once again been recognized among the most influential figures in artificial intelligence, with the Albanian-born technology executive featured prominently in TIME’s 2026 list of the 100 people shaping the future of AI. TIME published its fourth annual TIME100 AI on August 27, bringing together 100 leaders, innovators, shapers and thinkers influencing the… Continue reading Mira Murati Named Among the World’s Most Influential People in AI
A large banner calling for the acquittal of Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi has appeared in central Prishtina, days before supporters are expected to gather in the capital ahead of the long-awaited verdict in their Hague trial. The banner reads “In the name of the citizens of Prishtina: DECLARE THEM INNOCENT”… Continue reading Prishtina Declares KLA Leaders Innocent Ahead of Hague Verdict
Donjeta Sadiku has won the gold medal at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, defeating Serbia’s Kristina Kuluhova in the women’s 60kg boxing final. The Russian-born boxer representing Serbia was forced to withdraw after suffering an injury in the second round, handing Sadiku the gold medal. Sadiku had reached the final after an impressive run through… Continue reading Donjeta Sadiku defeats Serbian boxer to win gold
Jared Kushner’s plans for a luxury resort on Albania’s Sazan Island are facing renewed scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, as House Democrats expand an existing investigation into his financial and diplomatic activities. The inquiry is led by Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. In a letter to Kushner, Raskin… Continue reading Kushner’s $1.6 Billion Sazan Resort Now Under Congressional Investigation
