The Albanian-American Cultural Center “Struga” in Riverdale, New Jersey, hosted the 7th annual Albanian School Festival on November 9, 2024. This event brought together Albanian schools from New Jersey and New York in a celebration of Albanian culture, language, and heritage. Organized under the leadership of Center President Sinan Alimi and coordinated by Activity Director… Continue reading 7th Albanian School Festival Held in New Jersey
Tony Dovolani, the Albanian-American dancer celebrated for his two-decade run on the hit show Dancing with the Stars, has received the esteemed John Monte Award for 2024. The award, one of the highest honors in American ballroom dance, is presented annually by the United States Dance Championships (USDC) to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the dance… Continue reading Albanian-American Dancer Tony Dovolani Receives the 2024 John Monte Award
The Balla Brothers, talented acrobats from Albania, were honored with a Proclamation from Lisa Marotta, Mayor of Rocky Hill, Connecticut, in recognition of their incredible journey and achievements in the U.S. The young performers first captivated audiences nationwide with their gravity-defying stunts on America’s Got Talent in 2022, earning praise for their skill, courage, and… Continue reading Balla Brothers Honored by Rocky Hill Mayor
Albanian-American camera operator Adriatik Berdaku has been recognized with two Emmy Awards, celebrating his outstanding contributions to documentary and cultural programming. Berdaku received these prestigious awards for his work on That’s So Dope, Hip Hop Beyond Music, honored in the Historical/Cultural – Long Form Content category, and on Native Dish: Coffee (Special) in the Lifestyle… Continue reading Albanian-American Adriatik Berdaku Wins Double Emmy Awards
The Republican candidate has been projected to win the keys to the White House for his second term after securing gains in three key swing states, including Pennsylvania. Donald Trump declared himself the victor of the US presidential election on Wednesday morning, right after partial results said he had won three key swing states. “This… Continue reading Trump declares victory as swing states turn red
A Gallup International Association survey conducted in 43 countries, including Kosovo, sheds light on global opinions regarding the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election, with a notable focus on the perspectives from the Western Balkans. If Kosovars were to cast a vote in the U.S. election, Kamala Harris would have a strong lead, with 55% expressing support… Continue reading Kosovo Backs Kamala Harris—But Election Outcome Too Close to Call!
At 20 years old, Bujar Mehmeti was one of the youngest people to be accepted into the medical physics program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In 2023 Mehmeti traveled from his home country of Kosovo to begin his PhD in Madison with a concentration in X-ray and CT. Completing his undergrad in physics at the… Continue reading From Kosovo to Madison: Bujar Mehmeti’s Journey to a PhD in Medical Physics
Emiliano Abedini, an Albanian-American media director and videographer, has earned five nominations at the prestigious Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. The nominations honor his work in TV news and documentary production as part of Univision Chicago, where he’s been making an impact in the media industry with his talent and dedication. In less than a year with… Continue reading Albanian-American Emiliano Abedini Earns Five Emmy Nominations in Chicago
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Albania ranks first in Europe for international visitor growth from January to July 2024, with an impressive post-pandemic recovery rate. Globally, Albania follows only Qatar in tourism growth, as confirmed by the recent UNWTO Tourism Barometer. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama shared the report on social… Continue reading Albania Leads Europe in Tourism Growth, Second Globally After Qatar
In a groundbreaking achievement, Albanian-Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka has been ranked as the 16th best football player globally on the 2024 Ballon d’Or list! Xhaka’s extraordinary season with Bayer Leverkusen, which saw him lead the team through an undefeated Bundesliga run, has firmly placed him among the football elite. His skill, leadership, and resilience make… Continue reading Albanian Granit Xhaka Ranked as 16th Best Player in the World!
