Kosova is entering a new era of defense and military industry development, as it prepares to produce military armored vehicles for the first time in its history. The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that, in cooperation with Albania, the armored vehicle “Shota”, currently produced in Albania, will now also be manufactured in Kosova. This marks… Continue reading “Shota” Armored Vehicles to Be Produced in Kosova for the First Time
The prestigious American newspaper The Washington Post has recommended the latest book by Albanian journalist Fortesa Latifi, “Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online,” set to be published on April 7, 2026. The book explores the growing phenomenon of child influencers and the consequences of early exposure to social media.… Continue reading The Washington Post Recommends Book by Albanian Journalist on Influencer Kids
Recent online rankings from the International IQ Test — a free global IQ testing platform taken by millions since 2018 — show the latest IQ averages across the Balkans for 2026. The results place Albania at the top of the region with an average IQ of 101, closely followed by Slovenia at 101.1. Serbia and… Continue reading Balkan IQ Rankings 2026: Albania Tops with 101!
Albania recorded a historic year for tourism in 2025, welcoming more than 12 million foreign visitors, the highest number ever registered in the country. Officials say the figure marks a major milestone for Albania’s tourism sector and places the country ahead of much larger states such as Brazil, India and Argentina in terms of international… Continue reading Albania Breaks Tourism Record in 2025
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has shared a post on social media featuring a table that outlines the percentage of immigrant households in the United States receiving social assistance, categorized by country of origin. According to the published data, Kosovo is listed at 46.0 percent, indicating that nearly half of Kosovar immigrant families in the… Continue reading Nearly half of Kosovar families in the U.S. receive social assistance
Kosova’s top leaders have expressed strong support for the United States following Washington’s military operation in Venezuela and the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces carried out airstrikes in Caracas as part of an anti-narcotics operation, claiming that Maduro had been captured. The United… Continue reading Kosova Backs U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela
Gzim Palaj has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector within the New York City Police Department (NYPD), becoming one of the few Albanian-Americans to reach such a high leadership position in one of the most prestigious law enforcement agencies in the United States. The promotion marks the result of years of dedication, professionalism,… Continue reading Gzim Palaj Promoted to Senior Leadership Rank within the NYPD
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
