The American Congress has voted in favor of the Resolution on the case of the murder of the Bytyqi brothers. This resolution demands that the persons responsible for the murder of Ylli, Agron and Mehmet Bytyqi in July 1999 should be brought to justice. In the points summarized by the Congress, it is stated that… Continue reading US Congress approves a resolution on the murder of the Bytyqi brothers
In Albania, the American Chamber of Commerce expressed today “serious concerns” over the draft law on fiscal amnesty, recently proposed by the Albanian government. According to a statement distributed by her “the risks of the new draft law significantly exceed its benefits”, recommending the withdrawal of this initiative. The draft law provides for the voluntary… Continue reading American Chamber of Commerce against fiscal amnesty: The Government of Albania should withdraw from this initiative
NASA on Tuesday, July 12, also released some new pictures taken by the James Webb telescope, which show, among other things, a dying star. The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was released Monday at the White House, showing a cluster of distant galaxies in the oldest and most detailed view humanity has… Continue reading NASA releases new images of deep space
Speaking today at the commemoration of the victims of the genocide in Srebrenica in Potocari, the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dritan Abazovic, said: “Genocide was not committed against Bosniaks, but against people. It was not committed by the army, but by politicians”. Those present at the commemoration in Potocari were in shock. Albanian-American UK Lushi… Continue reading Albanian-American Uk Lushi: Shame on you Abazovic
1 in 600 girls in America during 2020 were named with the name Madeline. Although it is located miles away, one of the most common names in America is also known in Kosovo. Madelina Geci was named so by her parents. The motive behind it is one and only: gratitude to the former American secretary,… Continue reading Kosovars remember the US contribution through names, 32 boys in Kosovo bear the name Clinton
Besa Tafilaj Pinchatti is the Executive Director of the National Association of American Military Families. The White House in Washington, on the 4th of July, at the celebration of the 246th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, had also specially invited the well-known Albanian-American, Besa Tafilaj Pinchatti, Executive Director of the… Continue reading An Albanian-American woman at the White House for the 4th of July holiday
Her wedding was a strong motivation to start her business. Neriona Zekaj left Albania for America when she was two years old, but she brought her work to life in her hometown many years later. The 26-year-old tells Atlantik that her veil was the reason why she decided to start a bridal clothing business. A… Continue reading Her wedding dress inspires a 26-year-old Albanian woman in America to open a wedding store
Growing up between two cultures is always a challenge, but the community in the US has proven to be resilient and overcome obstacles. This is what the VP of the “Shoqata Kraja”, Venera Gjenashaj, says when she talks about their activities as a function of preserving patriotic values in the community where they live. “Our… Continue reading “Shoqata Kraja” preserves the Albanian tradition by teaching the Albanian language, song and dance
The Executive Board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has approved the Kosovo Compact Program, worth 236.7 million dollars, announced the Minister of Economy of the Government of Kosovo, Artane Rizvanolli. Through a post on her Facebook account, Minister Rizvanolli called it “wonderful news”, emphasizing that this is “the biggest investment in the energy sector… Continue reading MCC approves the Kosovo program
The closeness that Albanians felt for the American flag goes back more than a century. This was openly expressed by children as well, since 1920. In a photo that was shared by the American Embassy in Albania today, Albanian children are seen waving the flag with “stars and stripes”. This photo was taken on July… Continue reading Albanian children celebrating America’s Fourth of July since 1920
