The Albanian community in Las Vegas is taking an important step toward preserving its language and national identity. On April 17, 2026, an informational meeting was held to present the educational program ahead of the official opening of the Albanian School in the city. The meeting gathered Albanian families interested in the initiative, offering them… Continue reading An Albanian School Is Opening in Las Vegas
Kosovo’s judo star Distria Krasniqi has done it again. The two-time Olympic medalist has been crowned European Champion for the fourth time, after defeating France’s Amandine Buchard in today’s final in the -52kg category, as announced by the Kosovo Olympic Committee. Krasniqi once again showed her dominance on the European stage, adding another gold medal… Continue reading Distria Krasniqi wins her 4th European title
Albanian actress Lyra Xhoci, who lives in Canada, is marking an important milestone in her international career by becoming part of a production streaming on Netflix. She appears in the eight-episode drama series “Ripple” released on December 3, 2025. Xhoci plays the role of nurse Angela and is featured in six episodes, with her character… Continue reading Albanian Actress Lyra Xhoci Lands Major Role in Netflix Series
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has taken another symbolic step in his connection with Albania, now officially registered as a resident in Administrative Unit No. 2 in Tirana. The update was shared by local official Florian Pullazi, who welcomed Adams at the municipal offices. During the visit, Adams completed registration procedures, further formalizing… Continue reading Eric Adams Registered as Resident in Tirana After Getting Albanian Citizenship
Kosova striker Vedat Muriqi is continuing a historic season in Spain, scoring twice against Rayo Vallecano and reaching a major milestone. With his latest goals, Muriqi has officially become RCD Mallorca’s all-time top scorer in La Liga, surpassing club legend Samuel Eto’o. He now stands at 55 La Liga goals for the club — a… Continue reading Muriqi becomes Mallorca’s all-time top scorer in La Liga
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially been granted Albanian citizenship, following a special decree issued today by Bajram Begaj. According to the presidential decree, the decision is based on Law No. 113/2020, which allows the granting of Albanian citizenship under specific conditions. The decree states that Adams’ citizenship takes immediate effect and… Continue reading NYC’s Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship
A historic milestone in space exploration has an Albanian connection. NASA’s Artemis II mission has officially become the farthest human spaceflight in history, with astronauts traveling more than 252,000 miles from Earth — surpassing a record set during the Apollo era over 50 years ago. Among those contributing to the mission is Albanian-American engineer Albon… Continue reading Albanian-American Behind Record-Breaking NASA Moon Mission
Hundreds of students from the South East European University and the University of Tetovo protested in Skopje on April 6, 2026, opposing the decision not to hold the jurisprudence exam in the Albanian language. They are demanding the implementation of the Law on the Use of Languages and respect for the Constitution of North Macedonia,… Continue reading Students Protest in Macedonia Over Albanian Language Ban in Exams
One of the world’s most iconic basketball arenas, United Center, transformed into an Albanian cultural stage, bringing tradition and heritage to the heart of the NBA. Ahead of the Chicago Bulls game, an Albanian ensemble from the Illinois community delivered a vibrant performance of traditional dances, accompanied by the legendary song Xhamadani vija-vija. Dressed in… Continue reading “Xhamadani” Takes Over the NBA
Action Bronson’s latest episode of “F*ck, That’s Delicious” features New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, as the two share an iftar meal at a Yemeni restaurant in Brooklyn during Ramadan. Mamdani broke his fast with dates and tea before they moved on to a spread of traditional dishes, including grilled fish, lamb haneeth and salta.… Continue reading Action Bronson teaches NYC Mayor Albanian phrase during iftar
