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“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...

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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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

“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... Read more »

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... Read more »

“The pursuit of happiness…”

By Richard Lukaj On July 4, 1776, those words became part of the United States Declaration of Independence, the watershed... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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)... Read more »

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... Read 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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read 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... Read more »

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),... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

Preventing new Balkan conflicts

Speaking notes for the testimony at the hearing on “The Balkans: Threats to Peace and Stability” of the Subcommittee on... Read more »

New York Senate Resolution Asks Gov Cuomo to Recognize September 4th, 2017 – as Mother Teresa Day

Senate Resolution No. 1841 BY: Senator GOLDEN MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 4, 2017, as Mother Teresa... Read more »

Stirring portraits of communist Albania’s women recall different reality

By Jeremy Gaunt ATHENS (Reuters) – Three women stare down from the gallery wall – colorful, defiant and imbued with... Read more »

An unforgettable evening with Prince Leka in Connecticut

Viosa and Richard Lukaj, of Greenwich, Connecticut are no strangers to royals. A few years back, they welcomed in their... Read more »

Highly respected elder of the Albanian-American community laid to rest in New York

(Photos by Dritan Haxhia) Hundreds of Albanian-Americans gathered today to bid the last farewell to Musli Mulosmanaj, a highly respected... Read more »