An Albanian national named Armando Iberhasaj has avoided deportation to Albania after a UK immigration judge ruled that sending him back would be unduly harsh on his partner, who cannot speak Albanian and has no ties to the country. Iberhasaj was sentenced to four months in prison for cultivating over 200 cannabis plants in a… Continue reading Albanian Drug Convict Avoids Deportation Because His Partner Can’t Speak Albanian
Kosova has emerged as the largest source of foreign investment in Albania for the first nine months of 2025, signaling a significant shift in the economic dynamics of the Western Balkans. According to official data from the Bank of Albania, Kosovar investors injected approximately €153 million into Albania between January and September, a 139% increase… Continue reading Kosova Becomes Albania’s Top Investor in 2025
Ema Kurshumlija, a student from Kosovo, is one of the central voices in a major investigation published by The New York Times, which exposes serious abuses within the U.S. J-1 visa program. Promoted as an opportunity for cultural exchange and professional development, the program instead became a harsh and exploitative experience for Ema and many… Continue reading When the American Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
A historic moment may be approaching for Albanian football. Emanuela Rusta, a referee in Albania’s top league, has been selected by FIFA to attend an exclusive international seminar in Switzerland, a key step toward officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rusta has steadily earned the trust of football’s highest institutions, FIFA and UEFA, through… Continue reading An Albanian Woman Referee on the Road to World Cup 2026
Albania is set to enter a new chapter in global aviation with the launch of its first-ever nonstop intercontinental air connection. Canadian airline Air Transat has announced a weekly nonstop flight between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Tirana International Airport “Nënë Tereza” (TIA), starting on June 18, 2026. This will be the first direct… Continue reading Nonstop Tirana – Toronto Flight Launches in 2026
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas has officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the 121ˢᵗ country to extend formal recognition. The decision marks another important step in Kosovo’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its international standing and diplomatic relations. The recognition and the establishment of diplomatic relations were confirmed through… Continue reading Bahamas Becomes the 121st Country to Recognize Kosova
Kosovo has signed a framework agreement with American defense manufacturer AM General to purchase modern mobile artillery systems. The deal includes HUMVEE Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzers (MHS), support vehicles, spare parts, maintenance services, and operator and maintenance training. The acquisition marks a significant step in enhancing Kosovo’s firepower capabilities and advancing the development of a… Continue reading Kosovo Buys Advanced Mobile Howitzers from U.S.
Kosova’s humanitarian aid worth half a million euros has arrived in Gaza and distribution to families in need has already begun through humanitarian partners on the ground. The shipment includes tents, food packages, blankets, and 158,000 hot meal rations aimed at assisting civilians facing severe humanitarian conditions. The aid was delivered after departing from the… Continue reading Kosova Sends Half a Million in Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Kosovo has officially begun receiving migrants deported from the United States as part of an agreement reached with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti confirmed on Thursday that at least one or two migrants have already arrived in the country. In an interview, Kurti stated that Kosovo is now… Continue reading First Migrants Deported by Trump Arrive in Kosovo
Luljeta Mehmeti-Quigley has reached a new historic milestone in her distinguished law enforcement career by graduating from the FBI National Academy, becoming one of the first and most prominent Kosovars — and the first woman from Kosovo police ranks — to complete this elite program. Mehmeti-Quigley was among the earliest female officers to join the… Continue reading Kosovo Police Major Luljeta Mehmeti-Quigley Graduates from FBI National Academy
