The Prime Minister of Albania visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during an official visit to Israel. While in Jerusalem’s Old City, the prime minister paused for a moment of prayer at the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism. Images released from the visit show the prime minister placing his hand on… Continue reading Albanian Prime Minister Prays at Western Wall in Jerusalem
Shqipe Neziri Vela, a Kosovo-born energy policy expert and global governance leader, has been recognized by the prestigious international news agency Reuters as one of the top 10 most outstanding women in the world in the energy sector for 2025, an honor that highlights her impact on sustainable energy governance, transparency and leadership. This achievement… Continue reading Shqipe Vela Named One of the World’s Top 10 Women in Energy
Vilma Zenelaj and Greta Zenelaj are Albanian-American filmmakers originally from Vlora who have built a professional career in Los Angeles, USA. They are the founders of Colored Films LLC, one of the first Albanian film production companies in Hollywood. Vilma is a director and screenwriter, and Greta is an actress, writer, and producer. Together they… Continue reading Two Albanian-American Sisters Are Bringing Mother Teresa’s Story to Film
Actress of Kosovo origin Luana Bajrami has reached a major milestone on the global film stage, as the short film she stars in, “Deux personnes échangeant de la salive” (“Two People Exchanging Saliva”), has been officially nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 98th Oscars. The film… Continue reading Luana Bajrami Earns Oscar Nomination for Short Film
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani signed the founding document of the Board of Peace during a high-level ceremony led by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. With this move, Kosovo becomes one of the founding members of a new international organization aimed at promoting peace, stability, and reconstruction in conflict zones.… Continue reading President Osmani Signs Board of Peace Membership
Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has carried out an unannounced visit to Albania, directly linked to planned investments on the island of Sazan. She arrived in the coastal city of Vlora under strict security measures, accompanied by a delegation and heavy police presence, with her movements closely monitored throughout her stay. During… Continue reading Ivanka Trump Visits Albania Over Sazan Island Investments
Kosova and Albania have been formally invited to join a new international initiative called the “Board of Peace,” launched by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, according to official letters sent from the White House. In a letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to President Vjosa Osmani, Trump invites the Republic of Kosova to become a… Continue reading Trump Invites Kosova & Albania to “Board of Peace”
Loris Qose, a student from Cërrik, Albania, has achieved an outstanding international success by winning the Gold Medal in Mathematics at the “Neo Science” World Science Olympiad, held in Orlando, United States, from January 9 to 16, 2026. The prestigious competition brought together students from numerous countries around the world, and Qose stood out for… Continue reading Albanian Student Wins Gold at World Science Olympiad in the U.S.
A 24-year-old Albanian man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in the United States after pleading guilty to causing panic aboard a Delta Airlines flight, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Iowa confirmed. The sentence for Mario Nikprelaj comes just seven months after a serious in-flight incident in which he attempted… Continue reading Tried to Open Plane Door Mid-Air — Albanian Sentenced to Prison in the US
The U.S. State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Albania and Kosova, as part of a new crackdown aimed at applicants deemed likely to become a “public charge.” According to a State Department memo obtained by Fox News Digital, consular officers have been instructed to refuse immigrant visas under… Continue reading President Trump freezes U.S. Visas for Albania and Kosova
