In a landmark move, Austin FC has secured Albanian forward Myrto Uzuni from Spain’s Granada CF for a club-record transfer fee of $12.3 million. Uzuni, 29, has signed a three-year contract as a Designated Player, with an option extending to 2028. Expressing his enthusiasm, Uzuni stated “One of the main reasons I want to join… Continue reading Albanian Star Myrto Uzuni Joins Austin FC in Record-Breaking Transfer
Albania is reshaping its capital’s skyline with the construction of the Skanderbeg Tower, an 85-meter (279-foot) building designed to resemble the nation’s revered hero, Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg. This architectural endeavor, officially named “Tirana’s Rock,” is the vision of the Dutch firm MVRDV and is currently under construction at the northeastern corner of Skanderbeg… Continue reading 85-Meter Skanderbeu Face Tower Rising in Tirana!
Albanian actor, playwright, and director Diar Xani is set to take the stage at the prestigious New York Theater Festival with his monodrama “42nd Street.” Selected among numerous competitors, Xani will perform his piece three times this week at Hudson Guild Theater in Manhattan. The festival is known for showcasing rising talents and offering participants… Continue reading Albanian Actor Diar Xani Brings “42nd Street” to New York Theater Festival
Albania is seeing a shift in its workforce, particularly in tourism and construction, as foreign workers increasingly replace Albanian emigrants. In Vlora alone, over 2,000 foreign employees now work in the tourism sector, with the total number of foreign workers across the country expected to reach 50,000 this summer. Many of these workers come from… Continue reading Albanians Leaving, Foreign Workers Taking Over Tourism and Construction
Albanians living abroad now have a chance to make their voices heard in Albania’s 2025 elections! A student-led initiative, Diaspora Votes 2025, is working to increase voter turnout among the Albanian diaspora, especially the youth. The initiative provides a step-by-step guide on how Albanians outside the country can register and vote in the upcoming elections… Continue reading Albanians Abroad: Here’s How You Can Vote in Albania’s 2025 Elections!
Albanian engineer Mira Murati has launched her new artificial intelligence project, Thinking Machines Lab, a San Francisco-based startup focused on building more understandable, customizable, and advanced AI systems for users across various fields. The company emphasizes transparency and collaboration, pledging to publish its research and code openly to benefit the wider AI community. Thinking Machines… Continue reading Mira Murati Launches AI Startup “Thinking Machines Lab”
Pranvera Hyseni, the Albanian astronomer from Kosovo, is set to embark on a prestigious mission with the support of NASA and the University of California. On February 13, she announced that she will travel to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to operate a 4-meter telescope at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level,… Continue reading Albanian Astronomer Pranvera Hyseni Joins NASA-Backed Mission in the Pacific
On February 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump sent a letter to Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani, congratulating the nation on its Independence Day. In his message, Trump praised Kosovo’s resilience and commitment to democracy, reaffirming the strong ties between the U.S. and Kosovo. Trump highlighted the importance of expanding economic and political cooperation, emphasizing U.S.… Continue reading Trump Congratulates Kosovo on Independence Day
According to recent statements by Artur Krasniqi from the Bashkësia e Popullit të Zotit, Albanian-American Bix Aliu is expected to be appointed as the next US ambassador to Kosovo. However, this news remains unconfirmed, as no official announcement has been made by the relevant authorities. “Ambassador Aliu is considered the most successful Albanian in America… Continue reading Bix Aliu: The Next US Ambassador to Kosovo?
Çamerie Mazreku has made history as the first Albanian from Kosovo to be hired as a software engineer at Netflix, the largest film company in America. Originally from Kosovo, Çamerie completed her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Columbia University in New York, graduating with the highest honors. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for… Continue reading Çamërie Mazreku Becomes First Albanian Engineer at Netflix
