NASA has awarded $150,000 to Ledia Shehu for her proposal titled “Physics-Based Multiscale Constitutive Model for ISRU-Based 3D-Printed Lunar Concrete.” The project aims to develop a model for 3D printing concrete using lunar materials by simulating the moon’s environment in a laboratory. This proposal was selected under NASA’s Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space… Continue reading Albanian PhD Student Wins NASA Approval and $150K for Lunar Concrete Project
Kosovan-born actress Lyra Xhoci has begun filming her latest project—a brand-new American TV series currently in production in Toronto. While the show’s title remains under wraps, Xhoci is bringing her unique talent to this international venture, with the series generating buzz before its official release. Known for her standout roles in Kosovo, including the popular… Continue reading Albanian Actress Lyra Xhoci Set to Star in New American TV Series
Sihana Shalaj has made history by becoming the first Albanian from Kosovo to walk the runway for the iconic fashion house Chanel. This groundbreaking achievement took place during Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week show for their 2024 Spring/Summer collection, where she stood out among the top models in the world. Shalaj’s stunning presence and unique features… Continue reading Sihana Shalaj Becomes the First Albanian to Walk for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week
Albanian dentist Getoar Hoxha has been awarded the title of Best Student for 2024 by the Global Institute for Dental Education (gIDE) in Implantology and Bone Regeneration. Hoxha, from Peja, announced on Facebook that he completed his clinical master’s in Los Angeles, California, and earned first place in the program. Hoxha expressed his happiness, thanking… Continue reading Albanian Dentist from Kosovo Named Best Dental Student in the USA
The ancient Vrap Treasure, a stunning collection of gold and silver artifacts from Albania, has found a permanent home at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Discovered in the small village of Vrap in the early 20th century, this treasure is linked to the Avars, a nomadic tribe known for their wealth and… Continue reading Albania’s Vrap Treasure Shines at the MET
On Saturday, Ardian Krasniqi secured a first-round knockout to claim the WBO Intercontinental title at the MHP Arena in Ludwigsburg. The event, organized by PrimeTime Promotion, marked the debut of the new boxing promotion company and was broadcast live on DAZN. Krasniqi, the nephew of former heavyweight boxer Luan Krasniqi, entered the fight with a… Continue reading Ardian Krasniqi Wins WBO Title with First-Round Knockout
Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani joined U.S. President Joe Biden at the Ukraine summit in New York, held as part of the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week (#UNGA79). In a social media post, President Osmani expressed her honor at being invited by the White House to participate alongside global leaders in supporting Ukraine. During the summit,… Continue reading President Osmani Meets President Biden at Ukraine Summit in NYC — United Front Against Russia
Two Albanian brothers from Kosovo have filed a lawsuit against one of Manhattan’s most famous Italian restaurants, Patsy’s, claiming shocking levels of racism and wage theft. The brothers, Kreshnik Hoti and Desiart Ymeraga, have worked at the restaurant for years and now accuse the owners of the iconic spot—once frequented by Frank Sinatra—of extreme anti-Albanian… Continue reading Albanian Brothers Sue Iconic NYC Restaurant for Racism and $1 Million Wage Theft
Albania is planning to create a sovereign Bektashi Muslim state within its capital, Tirana, in a move that has shocked many and sparked widespread debate. The Bektashi Order, a liberal Shiite Sufi sect, would control a 27-acre territory similar to Vatican City. This “state within a state” would have its own administration, borders, and even… Continue reading Albania to Create a Bektashi Muslim State in Tirana
2nd Lt. Valdeta Mehanja, a pilot with the 1-131st Aviation Regiment of the Alabama National Guard, returned to the Balkans in 2021 as part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, an international military exercise. Born in Kosovo, Mehanja fled her home as a refugee during the war, and her return as a U.S. Army pilot marked a significant… Continue reading From War Refugee to U.S. Army Pilot: Valdeta Mehanja’s Inspiring Return to Albania
