Albanians in America: Worked Here for 10+ Years? Check THIS Before Retirement If you’ve worked in America for 10 years or longer, you may already be thinking that you’ve done enough to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. For many workers, 10 years can indeed be an important milestone—but it doesn’t tell you how large … Read more
Sokol Bibaj, known by the nicknames “Gus”, “Gusti” and “Pitbull”, is one of the people wanted in the framework of SPAK’s investigations into a suspected international cocaine trafficking network from Latin America to Europe. The Special Court has ordered the security measure of “prison arrest” against Bibaj. He is suspected of international drug trafficking, money … Read more
Prime Minister Edi Rama has canceled the press conference he was expected to hold at “Mother Teresa” Airport, after arriving from New York. Rama arrived at Rinas around 1:20 PM, while earlier it was expected that upon arrival he would address Albanians from the airport press room. According to the latest information, the prime minister … Read more
From New York to Michigan: How Much Could Life Really Cost an Albanian Family? For an Albanian family considering leaving New York for Michigan, lower housing costs can make the move look financially attractive. But comparing only rent or the mortgage doesn’t tell the entire story. Income, transportation, insurance, utilities, childcare and everyday spending can … Read more
Have 2 Cars in America? Add Up These 6 Expenses and See What They’re Really Costing You Having two cars in one household is common for families in America, especially when two adults work different schedules. But when people calculate what their vehicles cost, they often look only at the monthly loan payments. Once insurance, … Read more
The gunshot wound that occurred on September 25 on “Hysni Gërbolli” street was cleared up within 24 hours, while the police have identified the suspected perpetrator and arrested a 20-year-old man, as well as criminally prosecuted two other people involved in the conflict. The injured man has been identified as Gjenk Karabeg, 33, known as … Read more
# Albanians in New York: $8,000 a Month — But How Much Is Really Left at the End? Earning **$8,000 per month after payroll deductions** can sound like a strong income, even in New York. That’s $96,000 of take-home money over a full year if the income remains consistent. But the number that determines whether … Read more
A large-scale police operation has been conducted in Shkodra, where 50-year-old Bledar Cafi was arrested, suspected of involvement in drug trafficking as part of a structured criminal group. The operation codenamed “High Wall” was carried out by the State Police under the direction of SPAK, with the participation of the RENEA Special Forces, the Special … Read more
# Paying Car Insurance Every Month? These 7 Things Could Be Costing You Without You Realizing It Car insurance can quietly become one of the largest recurring expenses in an American household. A payment of **$250 per month equals $3,000 per year**, while a family paying $600 per month across multiple vehicles spends $7,200 annually. … Read more
The former leader of one of the factions of the Durrës Gang, a sworn opponent of Lulzim Berisha, was sentenced to life imprisonment for serious crimes, mainly the murder of opponents. In 2020, he was released on bail by the Kruja Court. Earlier, Judge Enkelejda Hoxha, who was later convicted, had overturned Dokle’s life sentence … Read more