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”
Albania’s Parliament has passed a new Gender Equality Law, rewriting how the term “gender” is defined in national legislation and setting off one of the country’s most divisive public debates in recent years. The law was approved on November 6, 2025, with 77 votes in favour, 36 against and 4 abstentions, following weeks of protests… Continue reading Albania Just Redefined Gender — And the Nation Is in Uproar
A sea of red swept through the Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City as the Albanian flag proudly waved above the crowd during the Utah Utes vs. Cincinnati Bearcats game. The brief but powerful moment, captured by Owen Knaus (@owenknaus), has quickly become a source of pride for Albanians across the diaspora. The video shows… Continue reading Albanian Flag Raised at University of Utah Game
At the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City, the mentor of Team FIRST Kosova, Elita Hajrizi, has been awarded the prestigious “Outstanding Mentor Award”, earning a spot among the world’s best. This recognition comes as a result of her extraordinary leadership and dedication guiding Kosovo’s young innovators at a competition with 191 participating nations.… Continue reading Elita Hajrizi Named One of the Best Mentors in the World at the Robotics Challenge!
