On July 27, 2017, Mr. Nesko Selim, the oldest son of Bardhonja and Hysen Selim, passed away in young age.... »
CIP Executive Director Schwartz on Antifascist Defense
Speaking on behalf of himself and his family, Center for Islamic Pluralism Executive Director Stephen Suleyman Schwartz has called on... »
Dr. Agim Leka urges Croatia to grant asylum to Ismail Morina, reject extradition to Serbia
To the ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, Washington D.C.: Dear Sir, From the media, I learned that the Albanian... »
Richard Lukaj Elected to World Affairs Forum Board
Albanian-American Richard Lukaj is one of the three new members from Greenwich elected to the Board of Directors of the... »
Milosevic Lost Kosova: Can Serbia Let Go?
Serbia wants to join the European Union (EU). Brussels is clear: no EU membership for Serbia until it normalizes relations... »
Bank Street Charity Invitational nets more than $100,000.00 for various charities
A tradition that began with NAAC’s Hands of Hope, lives on – Founder and President Richard Lukaj applauds the continual... »
International Exchange Programs Receive Unprecedented Support
(Huffington Post) It has been a busy summer for those of us who promote the growth and impact of international... »
Statement on Leaked Letter in Bytyqi Case
Yesterday, Kurir published a letter from members of the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, including its Chair... »
VATRA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM
Washington DC Branch Joins Candlelight Vigil for Dr. Liu Xiaobo “Communism proved to be a medicine more dangerous than... »
“This will help the United States counter Russia’s destabilizing activities in the Balkans”
ENGEL STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT WASHINGTON—Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on... »
Massive support for Mark Gjonaj locks his name in the Democratic primary ballot
The Board of Elections needs only 450 voter signatures to add a candidate in the Democratic Party primary ballot for... »
“The pursuit of happiness…”
By Richard Lukaj On July 4, 1776, those words became part of the United States Declaration of Independence, the watershed... »
ILLYRIAN CULINARY ARTS FIRST TIME IN NEW YORK
Ancient Cuisine of Illyrians By Shqipe Malushi There is an ancient Illyrian saying: “When the rock moves from its... »
Under pressure from Trump, NATO members are raising defense spending
By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europe and Canada will raise defense spending at the fastest pace for three years... »
Senate Republicans struggle to salvage major healthcare legislation sought by President Trump
By Susan Cornwell and Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. Senate Republican struggled on Wednesday to salvage major... »
USCIS to Naturalize 15,000 New Citizens During Independence Day Holiday
Citizenship candidates take the Oath at public parks and historic landmarks nationwide WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)... »
Albanian Socialists Pledge Reforms, Jobs After Election Win Confirmed
By Benet Koleka, REUTERS TIRANA — Albania’s ruling Socialist Party pledged on Tuesday to flush out corrupt judges, create more... »
In Memory of the Victims of Chameria
Today we commemorate the last act of genocide against the ethnic Albanians of Chameria by Greece. The Chams have a... »
Albania’s election: A country in need of a new political narrative as it aims to open EU accession talks
Albania will hold a parliamentary election on 25 June. The election was originally scheduled for 18 June, but was pushed... »
Contemporary dance as a refusal of traditional schemes and academism
Megi NDOKAJ Artist – Ballerina Although not a frequent topic, modern or contemporary dance in Albania has become increasingly more... »
EXCLUSIVE – Tomka and His Friends
Streaming on FilmStruck.com in the US and Canada from June 23rd ACP’s restoration of TOMKA AND HIS FRIENDS on demand... »
NATO-Kosova Cooperation
The Kosova Security Force (KSF) should be upgraded into a full-standing army and integrated into NATO’s Partnership for Peace (PfP),... »
A few words about the book “I want to be heard”
See below the complete speech that I was planned to give today in Belgrade at the promotion of the book... »
Engel slams Serbia’s refusing entry to former Kosova President
Says Serbia’s Actions Should Jeopardize EU Accession WASHINGTON—Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign... »
From KAEF: Thank you for joining us!
Kosova American Education Fund (KAEF) Hosted Spring Gala Featuring Soccer Star Lorik Cana and U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel Themed “Kosova... »
Life is a bypass
Steven Lulushi passed away today 5/28/2017, at age 32. The son of a fugitive from the communist regime, which even... »
More arrests made, as UK police hunts for the network of the Manchester suicide bomber
By Michael Holden and Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Police scrambled to close down a network around the Manchester... »
Macedonian President gives mandate for coalition government
By Kole Casule SKOPJE (Reuters) – Macedonia’s President Gjorge Ivanov on Wednesday mandated Social Democrat leader Zoran Zaev to form... »
The brutal attack on Ziadin Sela, the mafia-style tactics of Gruevsky and four recommendations about Macedonia
Statement of Hon. Joseph J. DioGuardi, President, Albanian American Civic League – House Committee on Foreign Affairs – Subcommittee on... »
Engel remarks on threats to peace and stability in the Balkans
WASHINGTON—Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following remarks at the... »