A shocking case has emerged in the United Kingdom, revealing that a UK immigration officer was himself an illegal immigrant and is now facing serious criminal charges for allegedly stealing from migrants arriving in Britain via the English Channel. British media report that the case involves 36-year-old Besmir Matera, who has been charged alongside four… Continue reading Albanian UK Immigration Officer Was an Illegal Immigrant
Edona Thaqi has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first Kosovo Albanian to join a major U.S. television network as a basketball analyst and reporter. She is now part of USA Network, where she will cover and analyze games in the WNBA, the top professional women’s basketball league in the United States. Thaqi shared… Continue reading Edona Thaqi Becomes the First Albanian to Cover the WNBA
An Albanian national convicted of murder has sparked outrage in the United Kingdom after it was revealed he earned around £20,000 through TikTok livestreams while serving a lengthy prison sentence. Eugert Merizaj, 33, is currently imprisoned at HMP Manchester after being sentenced in 2022 to 32 years in jail for the shotgun murder of rival… Continue reading Albanian Killer Earns £20K on TikTok While Serving Life in UK Prison
The Prime Minister of Albania visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during an official visit to Israel. While in Jerusalem’s Old City, the prime minister paused for a moment of prayer at the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism. Images released from the visit show the prime minister placing his hand on… Continue reading Albanian Prime Minister Prays at Western Wall in Jerusalem
Shqipe Neziri Vela, a Kosovo-born energy policy expert and global governance leader, has been recognized by the prestigious international news agency Reuters as one of the top 10 most outstanding women in the world in the energy sector for 2025, an honor that highlights her impact on sustainable energy governance, transparency and leadership. This achievement… Continue reading Shqipe Vela Named One of the World’s Top 10 Women in Energy
Vilma Zenelaj and Greta Zenelaj are Albanian-American filmmakers originally from Vlora who have built a professional career in Los Angeles, USA. They are the founders of Colored Films LLC, one of the first Albanian film production companies in Hollywood. Vilma is a director and screenwriter, and Greta is an actress, writer, and producer. Together they… Continue reading Two Albanian-American Sisters Are Bringing Mother Teresa’s Story to Film
Actress of Kosovo origin Luana Bajrami has reached a major milestone on the global film stage, as the short film she stars in, “Deux personnes échangeant de la salive” (“Two People Exchanging Saliva”), has been officially nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 98th Oscars. The film… Continue reading Luana Bajrami Earns Oscar Nomination for Short Film
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani signed the founding document of the Board of Peace during a high-level ceremony led by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. With this move, Kosovo becomes one of the founding members of a new international organization aimed at promoting peace, stability, and reconstruction in conflict zones.… Continue reading President Osmani Signs Board of Peace Membership
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”
