A delegation from Albanians for America (AFA), consisting of Gino Mulliqi, Gëzim Rushiti, and Janinë Memeti, met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, to discuss current developments in the country, relations between Kosovo and the United States, and strategic issues concerning Kosovo’s future, including advancing Kosovo’s path toward NATO membership.… Continue reading AFA Delegation Meets with Prime Minister Kurti
A Texas congressman has sparked debate after mentioning Albania during a broader U.S. political fight over how taxpayer money is used for foreign assistance programs. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) criticized U.S. government funding for certain overseas projects, pointing to a State Department-funded initiative in Albania that he described as an example of taxpayer money being… Continue reading U.S. Congressman Sparks Debate After Mentioning ‘Queer-Feminist’ Project in Albania
A Kosova Security Force (FSK) officer has been recognized with two prestigious awards after completing one of the U.S. Army’s military engineering leadership programs. First Lieutenant Kushtrim Fazliu successfully graduated from the Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course (EBOLC), a professional program designed to prepare military engineering officers through advanced training in leadership, planning, and combat… Continue reading Kosova Officer Wins Two of the Highest U.S. Army Honors
Anthony Joshua survived a huge scare against Albanian heavyweight boxer Kristian Prenga before coming back to secure a second-round knockout victory in Saudi Arabia. The fight started with a shocking moment as Prenga came out aggressively and stunned the former world champion in the opening round. The Albanian boxer dropped Joshua twice in Round 1,… Continue reading Joshua Wrapped in Albanian Flag After Beating Prenga
An Albanian man convicted of murdering his wife in Michigan has been taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after completing his prison sentence and now faces deportation. Gjin Kolbucaj, an Albanian national, was arrested by ICE Detroit upon his release from the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan. According to… Continue reading 20 Years After Killing His Wife, He’s Being Deported
The family of Albanian-American Donike Gocaj has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against utility company Con Edison, nearly two months after the 56-year-old lost her life after falling into an uncovered utility manhole in the heart of Manhattan. Filed in New York Supreme Court, the lawsuit alleges that Con Edison failed to properly secure the… Continue reading Family Sues Con Edison Over Fatal Manhattan Manhole Death
Albanians For America For three decades, the relationship between Kosova and the United States has been built on an alliance that has proven itself during the most defining moments of history. Today, that alliance has an opportunity to enter a new phase with the launch of the Strategic Dialogue. In January 2024, during his visit… Continue reading It Is Time to Launch the U.S. – Kosova Strategic Dialogue
Eduard Dervishaj, an Albanian who has played a key role in Spanish football’s success, celebrated Spain’s historic World Cup 2026 triumph as part of the national team’s official delegation. Born and raised in Tirana, Dervishaj moved to Spain in 1997 and built an impressive career within the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Today, he serves… Continue reading The Albanian Behind Spain’s World Cup Triumph
An Albanian man has been charged in the United States after federal prosecutors accused him of illegally entering the country from Canada by riding a rented Sea-Doo across the St. Clair River while allegedly livestreaming the crossing on Facebook. According to a federal criminal complaint, 40-year-old Romeo Bajrami was located by U.S. authorities nearly a… Continue reading Albanian Man Stole Sea-Doo, Livestreamed Illegal U.S. Entry
For nearly 20 years, Besnik “Nik” Shembitrasi built a life in America. He worked as a barber, supported his family, married an American citizen, raised a daughter and became a familiar face to many people in the Chicago area. But in May 2026, everything changed when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him outside… Continue reading Albanian Barber Deported After 20 Years in America
