At just 15 years old, Caroline Wintz is already building a unique football journey between the United States and Albania. Born and raised in Maryland, Caroline grew up playing soccer in the American system. Her mother is Albanian and her father is American, giving her a connection to both countries from an early age. But… Continue reading Born in America, Playing for Albania: Caroline Wintz’s Journey
A captain of the Kosova Police, Visar Shala, has successfully completed the 299th session of the FBI National Academy in the United States. Shala graduated during a ceremony held on September 17 in Quantico, Virginia, bringing together law enforcement officials from the United States and countries around the world. According to the Embassy of Kosova… Continue reading Kosova Police Captain Completes FBI National Academy in Virginia
Dozens of Albanians living in the United States gathered in Times Square in New York to protest the sentences handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague against former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and three former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army. Protesters carried Albanian flags, KLA flags, and banners featuring images of… Continue reading Albanians Protest in Times Square Over Hague Sentences
A captain of the Kosovo Security Force has been named a “Distinguished Honor Graduate” after successfully completing the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course in the United States. Captain E.V. completed the demanding program at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, where he underwent more than eight months of intensive… Continue reading Kosova FSK Captain Earns Top Honor at U.S. Special Forces Course
A street near the Albanian Cultural Center–Struga in Riverdale, New Jersey, is expected to be named “Struga,” honoring the city and the Strugan community that has built deep roots in the United States. The announcement came during a meeting between Riverdale Mayor Paul Carelli and Struga Mayor Mendi Qyra, who is currently visiting the United… Continue reading A New Jersey Street Could Soon Be Named “Struga”
Thousands of people filled the streets of Prishtina on Saturday for the “March for Freedom,” a major show of support for the former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) facing trial in The Hague. The march came just four days before the scheduled verdict in the case against Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi… Continue reading 100,000 March Through Prishtina Before Hague Verdict
Elena Sadiku has made history after being named one of five finalists for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Women’s Coach of the Year award. The Swedish-Albanian coach of BK Häcken is the only woman among the five finalists, competing against Jonatan Giráldez of OL Lyonnes, Andrée Jeglertz of Manchester City, Nils Nielsen of Japan and Pere… Continue reading Elena Sadiku Named Ballon d’Or Finalist
The Albanian-American community in the United States will gather in the Bronx on Saturday, September 12, for a peaceful demonstration in support of former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders held in The Hague. The protest, held under the motto “Freedom for the Liberators!”, is part of an International Day of Action calling for solidarity with Hashim… Continue reading Albanians to Protest in New York for KLA Leaders
The Fan Noli Cultural Center, in partnership with Shoqata Laberia USA, will host the Albanian Heritage Festival 2026 on Sunday, October 4, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The event takes place at Leo’s Events & Restaurant, 589 Granite Street, Braintree, Massachusetts. The festival promises a full day of culture, family, and tradition, featuring live… Continue reading Albanian Heritage Festival Returns to Braintree This October
Rona Mala, a young woman of Albanian origin from Drenas, has successfully completed basic military training after joining the Louisiana National Guard in the United States. Mala completed 12 weeks of intensive Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. She is now continuing her Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, after… Continue reading Rona Mala’s Proud Journey Into the U.S. Military
