Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the American president, has once and for all clarified his position regarding the project that is expected to be built in the Zvërnec area in Albania. While responding to the whirlwind of accusations that the American media has leveled against him, Kushner states that he purchased the land in Zvërnec, … Read more
U.S. Immigration Fees Change on October 16: What Albanian Applicants Should Check Albanians preparing certain immigration applications in the United States should pay attention to a fee update taking effect on October 16, 2026. An official notice published in the Federal Register announces inflation adjustments to specific immigration fees administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration … Read more
After a session accompanied by debates, opposition and controversy, the Parliament approved the law on the new Territorial Map after midnight. The initiative received 85 votes in favor and brings significant changes to the organization of local government in the country. According to the new division, the current 28 municipalities are consolidated into 13 larger … Read more
October 15 Tax Deadline Approaches: What Albanian Taxpayers in America Need to Know Albanian taxpayers in the United States who requested an extension to file their 2025 federal income tax return are approaching an important deadline. The IRS confirms that most taxpayers with a valid six-month filing extension must submit their return by October 15, … Read more
Explosive explosion in Bathore, TNT on the surrounding wall of the 55-year-old’s apartment, the son’s car is also damaged An explosion involving suspected explosives occurred in the early morning hours of this Friday, October 9, 2026, in Bathore i Kamza. According to preliminary information from the Police, the incident was recorded at around 05:05, in … Read more
Albanians in New York, attention: new rule makes it easier to cancel subscriptions that charge you money every month A change that took effect on October 1, 2026 in New York City aims to protect consumers from subscriptions that are easy to activate but difficult to cancel. The “Click to Cancel” rule requires businesses to … Read more
Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe, who was one of the most critical voices within the majority towards the new territorial reform, voted in favor of the draft law in today’s plenary session. Despite the vote in the Assembly, Brace declared after the session that he continues to be against the new administrative map and that … Read more
Albanians living in rent-stabilized apartments in New York City have a significant development for their family budget. As of October 1, 2026 , guidelines have come into effect that set a 0% increase for one- and two-year contracts covered by the decision. The rule applies to contracts starting from that date through September 30, 2027 … Read more
Valentin Ftoni, arrested in the United States after decades of being wanted, has been sentenced in Albania to two separate sentences, each of 25 years in prison, for three murders. His name is linked to serious criminal events that occurred in the late 1990s and early 2000s. According to data on the court cases against … Read more
Suspends Green Card Pathway for Workers at Eight Companies: What Albanians Need to Know An announcement made on October 8, 2026, has created uncertainty for foreign workers seeking permanent residency in the United States through their employers. The U.S. administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe and several major technology companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program, … Read more