Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has carried out an unannounced visit to Albania, directly linked to planned investments on the island of Sazan. She arrived in the coastal city of Vlora under strict security measures, accompanied by a delegation and heavy police presence, with her movements closely monitored throughout her stay. During… Continue reading Ivanka Trump Visits Albania Over Sazan Island Investments
Kosova and Albania have been formally invited to join a new international initiative called the “Board of Peace,” launched by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, according to official letters sent from the White House. In a letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to President Vjosa Osmani, Trump invites the Republic of Kosova to become a… Continue reading Trump Invites Kosova & Albania to “Board of Peace”
Loris Qose, a student from Cërrik, Albania, has achieved an outstanding international success by winning the Gold Medal in Mathematics at the “Neo Science” World Science Olympiad, held in Orlando, United States, from January 9 to 16, 2026. The prestigious competition brought together students from numerous countries around the world, and Qose stood out for… Continue reading Albanian Student Wins Gold at World Science Olympiad in the U.S.
A 24-year-old Albanian man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in the United States after pleading guilty to causing panic aboard a Delta Airlines flight, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Iowa confirmed. The sentence for Mario Nikprelaj comes just seven months after a serious in-flight incident in which he attempted… Continue reading Tried to Open Plane Door Mid-Air — Albanian Sentenced to Prison in the US
The U.S. State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Albania and Kosova, as part of a new crackdown aimed at applicants deemed likely to become a “public charge.” According to a State Department memo obtained by Fox News Digital, consular officers have been instructed to refuse immigrant visas under… Continue reading President Trump freezes U.S. Visas for Albania and Kosova
Kosova is entering a new era of defense and military industry development, as it prepares to produce military armored vehicles for the first time in its history. The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that, in cooperation with Albania, the armored vehicle “Shota”, currently produced in Albania, will now also be manufactured in Kosova. This marks… Continue reading “Shota” Armored Vehicles to Be Produced in Kosova for the First Time
The prestigious American newspaper The Washington Post has recommended the latest book by Albanian journalist Fortesa Latifi, “Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online,” set to be published on April 7, 2026. The book explores the growing phenomenon of child influencers and the consequences of early exposure to social media.… Continue reading The Washington Post Recommends Book by Albanian Journalist on Influencer Kids
Recent online rankings from the International IQ Test — a free global IQ testing platform taken by millions since 2018 — show the latest IQ averages across the Balkans for 2026. The results place Albania at the top of the region with an average IQ of 101, closely followed by Slovenia at 101.1. Serbia and… Continue reading Balkan IQ Rankings 2026: Albania Tops with 101!
Albania recorded a historic year for tourism in 2025, welcoming more than 12 million foreign visitors, the highest number ever registered in the country. Officials say the figure marks a major milestone for Albania’s tourism sector and places the country ahead of much larger states such as Brazil, India and Argentina in terms of international… Continue reading Albania Breaks Tourism Record in 2025
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has shared a post on social media featuring a table that outlines the percentage of immigrant households in the United States receiving social assistance, categorized by country of origin. According to the published data, Kosovo is listed at 46.0 percent, indicating that nearly half of Kosovar immigrant families in the… Continue reading Nearly half of Kosovar families in the U.S. receive social assistance
