Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani announced that at the end of May she received information from security institutions about a possible escalation planned by Serbia. She assured citizens that there is no need to panic. Osmani held a press conference in Pristina on Thursday afternoon, providing new details about the statements he made during his visit… Continue reading Osmani: At the end of May I received information that Serbia was planning an escalation
For decades, the Mediterranean has been serving up the same golden, but now tired, destinations — Capri, Saint-Tropez, Mykonos, and Ibiza — places where the yachts are bigger than the local fishing fleets and a seaside lunch might cost as much as a small vineyard in the Balkans. But seasoned travelers — the kind who… Continue reading “Forbes”: Why You Should Plan a Trip to Albania Now?
Dea Kamberi, the proud daughter of Albanian immigrants, just made her mark in American academic history. The 2025 valedictorian of Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester is now headed to Harvard University, representing the very best of the Albanian-American dream. A first-generation American, Kamberi credits her success to her parents’ sacrifices, her love for learning,… Continue reading Albanian-American Teen Dea Kamberi Heads to Harvard as Class Valedictorian
Mira Murati, the Albanian-American former CTO of OpenAI, just announced a massive $2 billion funding round for her new AI startup Thinking Machines Lab. After making global headlines in 2023 as interim CEO of OpenAI, Murati left the company in September and quietly launched her own venture in February. Now, she’s back with big backing… Continue reading Albanian-American Mira Murati Raises $2 Billion for Her New AI Startup
During her official visit to the United States, the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, met with the Albanian-American diaspora and honored them for their historic contribution to Kosovo’s freedom and independence. In an emotional ceremony, President Osmani awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit, including distinctions like the “Order of Independence” and “Hasan Prishtina”, to prominent… Continue reading President Vjosa Osmani Honors Albanian-Americans with Presidential Medals in the U.S.
Robert Lulgjuraj, an Albanian-American prosecutor from Sterling Heights, Michigan, is officially running for U.S. Congress in Michigan’s 10th District as a Republican candidate in 2026. His grandparents fled communist Albania in 1969 in search of freedom, working blue-collar jobs to support their family. Lulgjuraj was raised with strong Catholic values, attending local public schools before… Continue reading Albanian-American Prosecutor Robert Lulgjuraj Runs for U.S. Congress in Michigan
Riga Kallaba is not just chasing a dream — she’s living it, and carrying generations of strength with every step she takes on the pitch. In an exclusive interview with ATLANTIKU, the 17-year-old rising star opened up about the very first spark that ignited her love for football. “My first memory of falling in love… Continue reading Albanian-American Teen Riga Kallaba Is Playing for Kosovo — and for Her Grandfather’s Legacy
Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman, one of the most powerful voices of sexual violence survivors from the Kosovo war, has been featured in the prestigious Vogue magazine as part of the international project “Let’s Talk About Rape”. Led by activist and photographer Jadwiga Brontē, the project highlights the stories of 250 women worldwide who have survived rape… Continue reading Vasfije Krasniqi Featured in Vogue as Kosovo’s Sexual Violence Survivor
Diamant Hysenaj, an Albanian originally from Kosovo, has officially announced his candidacy for the U.S. Congress, challenging one of America’s most high-profile politicians, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). Hysenaj, 42, arrived in the United States in 1991 during the Yugoslav crisis, and today he is a successful construction business owner based in the Bronx, New York. Arriving… Continue reading Albanian-American Candidate Enters Congressional Race Against AOC
Commander Alban Dervishi, originally from Tirana and born into a family with a military tradition, officially took command of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during a Change‑of‑Command ceremony held on June 27 at Naval Base San Diego. He relieved Cmdr. Peter Downes and received his command-at-sea pin from his wife—a poignant… Continue reading Alban Dervishi Takes Command of USS Pearl Harbor!
