Ariela Ziu was officially crowned Miss Liberty 2025 at the Miss Manhattan competition held on September 21, 2024. The event brought together talented women from across New York City to compete for several prestigious titles. Ariela earned her crown through a strong display of poise and dedication to her platform. In addition to Ziu’s victory,… Continue reading Ariela Ziu Crowned Miss Liberty 2025 at Miss Manhattan Competition
Blendi Avdolli has made Albania proud by winning a gold medal at the First International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, held as part of the prestigious Global AI Summit. Competing against 90 participants from around the world, Avdolli’s exceptional skills and dedication to AI stood out, securing him the top honor. The Olympiad consisted of both… Continue reading Blendi Avdolli shocks the tech world by winning Albania’s first gold at the AI Olympiad
Albanian-Americans, numbering around 216,431, form the largest ethnic group from the Western Balkans in the United States. Despite their relatively small percentage within the overall U.S. population, Albanian-Americans are highly concentrated in specific regions, with the Northeast holding the majority of the community. The three states with the highest percentage of Albanian-Americans are Connecticut (0.35%),… Continue reading Over 216,000 Albanian-Americans: Where Are They Living in the U.S.?
Over a year ago, on July 11, 2023, Sebastjan Cenaj, an Albanian international music student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, captivated the world when he performed at the prestigious 75th NATO concert in Washington, D.C. Now, in 2024, Cenaj continues to rise in the music world, building on the momentum of his… Continue reading Albanian Music Star Sebastjan Cenaj Still Making Headlines After Wowing World Leaders at NATO Concert
In 2014, Montclair State University in New Jersey made history by launching the first-ever Albanian-Balkan Ensemble in the United States. Founded by Raif Hyseni, a renowned Kosovar musician, and his wife, famed Albanian singer Merita Halili, this ensemble introduced American students to the rich sounds of Albanian folk music. Over the past decade, this groundbreaking… Continue reading 10 Years of Albanian Folk Music Thriving at Montclair State University in the USA
The first Albanian School in Staten Island, part of the “Alba Life” network in New York, opened its doors for the 2024-2025 academic year. This school, which has been operating for 18 years, is part of a broader mission to teach Albanian language, history, and culture to children in the diaspora. The founders, including director… Continue reading First Albanian School in Staten Island Begins 2024-2025 Academic Year
Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were fired near him while he was at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Authorities suspect an individual intended to target Trump, and a person has been detained in connection with the incident. The Secret Service, working with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating… Continue reading Trump safe after gunfire at his Florida golf course
On September 9th, 2024, Seton Hall student Nancy Kajo had the rare opportunity to speak at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the “Mission of Albania: Fan Noli, Contributions of a Statesman to Multilateralism” conference. The event commemorated the 100th anniversary of Albania’s admission to the League of Nations and highlighted Fan S.… Continue reading Albanian-American Student Speaks at Prestigious UN Conference Honoring Fan Noli!
Celebrated Albanian artist Petrit Halilaj continues to break artistic boundaries with his latest exhibition Abetare (Noisy Classroom), which opened Thursday evening at New York’s prestigious Kurimanzutto gallery. Known for weaving Kosovo’s turbulent history into his art, Halilaj transforms ordinary school desks into striking sculptures and paintings, showcasing the dreams, hopes, and realities of Kosovar children… Continue reading Petrit Halilaj Transforms Kosovo School Desks into Sculptures at New York Gallery
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will debate for the first time on Tuesday night, a critical moment in the 2024 campaign as polls show them neck and neck. The 90-minute debate begins at 9 PM ET at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center. The debate will be broadcast live on ABC, with streaming available on ABC’s website,… Continue reading Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Face Off in Key Debate Before November Election
