Rustem Çela, one of the renowned voices of Albanian rhapsody and the folkloric tradition of the Has and Kukës regions, has passed away. The passing of the rhapsody has brought pain to family, friends, colleagues, and the artistic community. Rustem Çela became known for his interpretations of rhapsodic song, having been part of one of … Read more
Socialist MP Erion Braçe has brought his ambition to run for Tirana Mayor in the 2027 local elections back into focus. In a post on social media, Braçe states that socialists should have the opportunity to choose between alternatives and not simply face a pre-determined candidacy. Referring to the information that, according to him, is … Read more
“I came from Italy just for the protest.” This is what one protester said, indicating that the main reason that brought her to the square is her mother, who lives on a pension that, according to her, is not enough to meet her needs. “He has a pension, but the money is not enough. He … Read more
In response to 11 left-wing MEPs, the European Commission says Albania must repeal changes to the law on protected areas and complete the 2015 law on strategic investments. MEPs Emma Fourreau, Marc Botenga, Danilo Della Valle, Sebastian Everding, Hanna Gedin, Anja Hazekamp, Marina Mesure, Arash Saeidi, Ilaria Salis, Jonas Sjöstedt and Anthony Smith asked the … Read more
Iran has released a rare, undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in what appears to be the first time his voice has been heard publicly since taking office. In footage released by Iran’s Fars news agency, the 56-year-old is seen leading an academic religious session. He listens to a student’s presentation on a thesis … Read more
n Albanians for America (AFA) delegation, comprising Gino Mulliqi, Gezim Rushiti and Janinë Memeti, held a series of high-level meetings with Acting President Albulena Haxhiu, Prime Minister Albin Kurti, Deputy Foreign Minister Kreshnik Ahmeti, Minister of Local Government Administration Elbert Krasniqi, and US Chargé d’Affaires Anu Prattipati. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between the institutions … Read more
The Flamingo Revolution has reached the Upper East Side of Manhattan. For the last two months, Albanian Americans living in the five boroughs have gathered outside the Albanian Consulate on East 79th Street and the United Nations building to oppose the construction of a $1.6 billion resort by President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka and her … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face … Read more
Coffee is an integral part of the morning routine for many people, but if you are taking iron supplements, the time you consume it may matter. Drinking coffee around the time you take an iron supplement can reduce the amount of iron your body can absorb. For this reason, experts recommend taking coffee and the … Read more
Screens have now become a common part of many young children’s lives, raising more and more questions about how early exposure may affect development over time. A new longitudinal study, which followed children from age 1 to age 8, found that greater screen use, especially during infancy and around the time children start school, was … Read more