The city of Wylie in Texas has officially recognized North Mitrovica as its newest sister city, in a move driven by Albanian-American public official Gino Mulliqi. Mulliqi, a member of the Albanian-American Council and the first Albanian ever elected to public office in the state of Texas, presented the initiative, which was approved during a… Continue reading North Mitrovica Becomes Sister City of Wylie, Texas
An Albanian man who was pardoned under a major clemency package signed by President Joe Biden has been shot dead outside his own restaurant in Commerce Township, Michigan. 44-year-old Francesk Shkambi, a manager and co-owner of the Prime 7 restaurant, was killed around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday night after being called outside by a man… Continue reading Albanian Man Pardoned by Joe Biden Shot Dead in Michigan
President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani has decorated Albanian-American leader Harry Bajraktari with the “Order of Freedom”, recognizing more than three decades of decisive lobbying, advocacy, and state-building work during Kosovo’s most defining moments. In a solemn ceremony, President Osmani praised Bajraktari as one of the strongest voices Kosovo has ever had in the United States… Continue reading Harry Bajraktari Honored With Kosovo’s Highest Freedom Award
Kosovo has made history tonight, securing a place in the 2026 World Cup play-offs after a dominant 2–0 victory against Slovenia. The win sends Kosovo to 10 points, enough to lock in the play-off berth regardless of Tuesday’s final match. This is one of the biggest nights in Kosovo’s football journey. With confidence, composure and… Continue reading Kosova makes history by securing World Cup play-offs
The Brooklyn neighborhood of Ditmas Park is grieving the death of 41-year-old Burim Havolli, an Albanian father of three and longtime building super, who was killed while trying to stop a suspected package thief who had been targeting his tenants for months. Havolli, originally from the Llap region of Kosovo and a survivor of the… Continue reading Albanian Father of Three Killed in NYC While Protecting the Building He Worked In
Albania has officially secured second place in Group K — and a guaranteed ticket to the 2026 World Cup play-offs — after a crucial 1-0 away victory against Andorra and England’s narrow 2-0 win over Serbia. Kristjan Asllani delivered the decisive moment of the night, scoring a clinical goal that kept Albania in full control… Continue reading Albania Reaches the World Cup 2026 Play-Offs
A new international film inspired by one of the darkest chapters in Kosovo’s history — the Reçak massacre of 1999 — is on its way, with Hollywood legend Robert De Niro expected to take part in the project. The announcement was made by Fitim Krasniqi, a producer from Kosovo whose own family tragedy lies at… Continue reading Robert De Niro to Star in Powerful New Film About the Reçak Massacre
At just sixteen years old, Alessandro Di Mario has done what most professional racers can only dream of — he has won two consecutive MotoAmerica Twins Cup titles, becoming one of the youngest champions in the history of American motorcycling. Born in Italy to an Albanian-Italian family, Di Mario first climbed onto a pocket bike… Continue reading Albanian Teen Wins Second U.S. Motorcycle Championship in a Row
As his term comes to an end, New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a special event dedicated to the Albanian Roots organization and the Albanian-American community, recognizing their growing impact in the city he called “a home shaped by immigrants and built by unity.” The event — held just weeks before Adams leaves office… Continue reading NYC Mayor Says Goodbye to Albanian Americans in New York
Two Albanian-Canadian actors, Xhemi Agaj and Etienne Kellici, are making waves on the international film scene with their latest project, “Departure” — now streaming on Netflix. The film tells a deeply emotional story about loss, pain, and the human capacity for recovery, sending a powerful message of hope and rebirth. “Departure” stands out for its… Continue reading Two Albanian Artists Shine on Netflix with “Departure”
