Albanian American Success Stories

27/05/2025

AC Milan one of the most reknowed soccer clubs in Europe and the world announces the appointment of Igli Tare as the First Team's Sporting Director. Tare has extensive experience in Italian professional football, having played for Brescia, Bologna and Lazio. After retiring from his playing career, he established himself as a high-profile executive, serving as Sporting Director of S.S. Lazio for over fifteen years. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to the Club's recent successes, including three Coppa Italia titles and three Italian Super Cups.

13/05/2025

Shkodra Elektronike is on a mission to revamp Albanian folk music, and where better to start than the Eurovision Song Contest. Tonight they are waving the Albanian flag with their song “Zjerm” If you live outside Albania you can cast your vote by texting 54345 by inserting the code 12 or online at https://www.esc.vote

22/04/2025

H.Con.Res.26 has been introduced in US Congress by Representatives Julie Johnson, Keith Self, Ritchie Torres, Jim McGovern, Marc Veasey, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, George Latimer, Mike Lawler and Ilhan Omar. The resolution calls for the end of impunity of unpunished Serbian sexual war crimes during the 1999 Kosovo war in the case of United States citizen and sexual war crime survivor Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman and other survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

https://juliejohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-introduces-resolution-honoring-north-texan-survivor-kosovo-war-urging

28/03/2025

US Navy Commander Alban Dervishi is a native of Tirana, Albania. He is currently serving as USS Pearl Harbour Executive Officer. His military awards include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals and various unit commendations and service/campaign awards.

06/02/2025

Congratulations to Colonel Suzana Gjekaj, the first Albanian-American Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Colonel Gjekaj is the Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at the 86th Dental Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, in Germany. The squadron she leads is the second largest dental facility in the Air Force covering Europe and Africa.

24/12/2024

May this Christmas and New Year fill your heart and home with joy, success and accomplishments!

19/12/2024

Proud of United Nations Albania peacekeepers who are serving at great personal risk and in harsh conditions around the globe.

12/12/2024

Congratulations to our nominee and Albanian fashion designer Ema Koja for hosting two runway shows during Miami Art Week: Miami Swim Week and the Influencers Global Awards featuring Albanian model and influencer, Elton Ilirjani walking the runway.

“Each piece tells a story of balance, power, and inner beauty." said Ema Koja, the designer behind Ema Savahl Couture.

04/12/2024

"K'cimi i Tropoja" has been officially declared part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
“K'cim i Tropoja" is a festive dance that has maintained its vitality over the centuries. It includes elements of performing arts, oral traditions, rituals and festive events. Throughout the years, this tradition has remained a symbol of identity and unity for the inhabitants of Tropoja and the Highlands of Gjakova"

26/09/2024

Amazing collection by renowned Fashion Designer Mirela Nurce at the Fashion 4 Development during the United Nations General Assembly. Fashion 4 Development builds upon the core leadership principles of the 4Es: Educate, Empower, Enhance and Enrich, and activates partnerships that promote the fashion and textile industry, advance economic and social development activities, preserve culture and empower women.

19/09/2024

Introducing Albanian Fashion Designer Nancy Dojaka whose innovative approach to womenswear has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious LVMH Prize for Young Designers. Her brand has quickly become a favourite among celebrities and fashion enthusiast and her line Nancy Dojaka for Calvin Klein is now available.

17/09/2024

Meet sisters Rina Gocaj Bekiri and Floriye Elmazi, creators of SISTERWOULD, a revolutionary haircare for use by the visually impaired. Their products not only use a sensory-enhanced formula to nourish and soothe, but include braille on its bottles in collaboration with Vision Australia.