At the height of the Kosovo war, this 16,000-person area welcomed more than 400,000 refugees. Now, Kukës is tapping into its unique history of conflict and compassion to lure visitors. Lush Alida Ismailaj was helping a French reporter cross the border from Albania into Kosovo when a bomb exploded nearby, spraying shrapnel and debris across… Continue reading Kukës: The first city ever nominated for a Nobel Prize
On Monday, October 23rd, 2023, the Albanian American Community is calling for a mass gathering outside the United Nations in New York. This protest coincides with Serbia’s attendance at the UN Security Council Meeting. The Albanian American community seeks to shed light on and hold Serbia accountable for its alleged war crimes and recent terrorist… Continue reading Join the Albanian American Protest at the UN: Stand Against Serbia’s War Crimes and Terrorist Acts in Kosova
Legendary champions of the Albanian national cause, Joe DioGuardi and Shirley Cloyes DioGuardi, recently visited Kosovo with a profound mission. Their purpose: to honor the Albanian people’s remarkable history of compassion, sacrifice, and bravery in saving Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Joined by Lekë Rezniqi, president of the Kosova-Israel Friendship Association, and Hafiz Shala, a… Continue reading DioGuardi Joins Albanian Americans in Kosovo
Have you caught the latest news about Albania military? American soldiers have just joined a group called Task Force South. This group includes soldiers from Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. And now, with our American friends on board, it’s a complete team. The reason they’re all together? A training program called Defender23. This training helps… Continue reading US Soldiers Join Task Force South: Strengthening Ties with Albania
White Plains, NY – Monday night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators elected Vedat Gashi as the new Chairperson of the County legislature. Gashi, who represents District 4, was elected to the position by his fellow legislators in a vote of 17-0. Gashi brings a wealth of experience to the position. Born in Kosovo, at… Continue reading Vedat Gashi Elected New Board of Legislators Chairperson in Westchester County
Tonight will be the final night of the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The festival will start at 21:00 (Albania Time), while Albina and the Kelmendi Family, who represent Albania, will be the tenth in line to go on the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Liverpool this year. After the… Continue reading Here’s how you can vote for Albina and the Kelmendi Family at the Eurovision Song Contest
The Albanian American community is proud to announce the upcoming 2nd annual Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Street fair, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Albanian people. This vibrant event will take place on May 7th, 2023, at 12 noon, on Arthur Avenue and Crescent Avenue in the Bronx, NY. The Skenderbeu Street fair… Continue reading Join the 2nd Annual Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Street Fair
The Albanian American Organization of SW Florida invites you to participate in the “International Festival” taking place on March 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mercato. This festival is an excellent opportunity to experience a range of cultures and cuisines from over 20 countries, and Albania will be represented with traditional food, music,… Continue reading Join the Albanian-American Community at Mercato’s International Festival
On February 17, 2023, the City of Philadelphia in the United States of America played host to a momentous event to mark the 15th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kosovo. The ceremonial raising of the Kosovo flag was held in the City Hall square in recognition of the significance of this day… Continue reading Kosovo’s Flag Raised in Philadelphia to Mark 15 Years of Independence
San Francisco, CA – Edona Saliu, a student at Minerva University, is excited to announce her acceptance into the highly competitive Software Engineering Program at Uber for the upcoming spring semester. This is a fantastic opportunity for Edona to expand her skills and knowledge in the field of software engineering and to gain valuable hands-on… Continue reading Edona Saliu Joins Uber’s Software Engineering Program
