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An Albanian Among Anticorruption Champions Around the World

By James A. Walsh, Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Under the Biden Administration, the...

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An Albanian Among Anticorruption Champions Around the World

By James A. Walsh, Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Under the Biden Administration, the... Read more »

New York: Albanian church partners with hospital for vaccine registrations

Announcement by Our Lady of Shkodra Church We are happy to announce that Saint Barnabas Hospital in partnership with our... Read more »

Two great additions to AAWO Board of Directors

AAWO Motrat Qiriazi is proud to announce that two wonderful young professional ladies from our community: Tess Kukaj and Vera... Read more »

Dr. Rifat Latifi – leading by example – pledges half a million dollars for Kosova College of Surgeons

He is joined by Harry Bajraktari (100K), Rrustem Gecaj (100K) and Xhafer Gecaj (50K) – but the invitation is open... Read more »

State of Emergency Declared in New York City and Nine Other Counties

State of Emergency Declared in New York City, as well as Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk... Read more »

The Biden Administration Needs a Point Man for the Balkans

By Akri Çipa President Biden and his foreign policy team have a wide array of international challenges to address. The... Read more »

A true New Yorker, who never forgot his Albanian heritage

Skender Ghilaga (September 25, 1936 – January 14, 2021) Skender Ghilaga was born in Dibra, Albania to Haxhi Ghilaga and... Read more »

MEEKS, McCAUL APPLAUD REMOVAL OF CONTROVERSIAL USAGM LEADERSHIP

Washington, DC—Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Michael McCaul, the Committee’s Ranking Member,... Read more »

America moves forward

By Harry Bajraktari The Inauguration Day is always a moment of pride in the United States of America. This year... Read more »

“My whole soul is in it”

Joe Biden’s Inauguration Speech: Full Transcript Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris– Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice... Read more »

The Truth About Christians in Kosova

By Albert Bikaj (This article was published originally here, by the National Catholic Register: https://www.catholicarena.com/latest/truthaboutchristians) I’m writing this regarding the article... Read more »

Seniors Finally Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations Face Barriers in Getting Their Shots

Reuven Blau and Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY A mass vaccination site in the The Bronx on Sunday, Jan. 10,... Read more »

Coronavirus Response: NATO delivers ventilators to Albania

On 28 December 2020, the Albanian Ministry of Defence received 60 sets of ventilator consumables donated by the NATO Pandemic... Read more »

On Albanian issues, congressman Torres promises to follow the path of Eliot Engel

By Ruben Avxhiu The 117th Congress that was officially sworn in had a glaring difference for the Albanian-American community. For... Read more »

He served with dignity and honor

Eternal gratitude for Congressman Eliot Engel, our greatest friend in US Congress By Harry Bajraktari After 32 years in... Read more »

Kosova Is Losing Its Biggest Supporter In Congress…

But It May Be Too Early For Serbia To Celebrate Todd Prince, Radio Free Europe WASHINGTON — Kosova will... Read more »

More Rent Relief and a New Eviction Moratorium on the Way for New York Tenants

Allison Dikanovic, THE CITY A bed sheet hung in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, speaks to tough economic times. | Hiram Alejandro... Read more »

Christmas Card 2020

Nga Julika Prifti I am writing my Christmas Card with more satisfaction than I previously anticipated. I can say with... Read more »

We have to resist the urge to let the perfect be the enemy of the good

Congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Affairs delivers his farewell remarks in the House of Representatives ... Read more »

Full transparent investigation needed, while all sides exercise restraint

The death of Klodian Rasha is a tragedy, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. US... Read more »

Flushing Waterfront Development Clears Key Council Vote After Securing Union Support, Over Local Objections

Christine Chung, THE CITY Developers and City Hall have big plans for Flushing Creek in Queens, Nov. 17, 2020. |... Read more »

An Open Letter to New York City and State Leaders

Wanted: A Legal Protection for a Commendable Model On May 22, 2019 Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Executive Order... Read more »

Pandemic Budget Band-Aid Could Help Plug Gaps. But Here’s Why It’s No Cure-All

Greg David, THE CITY Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo hold a joint press conference at the start... Read more »

New books on Albania

Northern Albanian Folk Tales, Myths and Legends Generations of Northern Albanian are known as great storytellers. They shared many folk... Read more »

A good patriot passed away

I was saddened by the news of Dr. Ramadan Xhema’s death. I was fortunate to know Dr.Xhema for more than... Read more »

God bless our great friend Chairman Engel!

By Harry Bajraktari Today, congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, hosted his last hearing on the... Read more »

Time for Serbia to move on, Kosova is independent and is never going back

“Today, it’s hard to recognize the region which I first visited in 1993. Countries are independent, democratic, and developing… Let’s... Read more »

Lead Republican McCaul Thanks Chairman Engel for Years of Friendship and Service

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, gave a farewell speech to Congressman... Read more »

Albanian-American children from Huston, Texas, win the day on this November 28th

Albanians all over the world have celebrated today their national holiday, known also as the Independence Day of Albania and... Read more »