ALB Connection

A €1.4 billion luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners would reshape the uninhabited island of Sazan and the protected Vjosë-Narta lagoon, one of the Adriatic's most important wild coasts.

In late April, machinery began clearing the protected zone before any environmental study was finished. The habitat at stake is home to greater flamingos, Dalmatian pelicans, Mediterranean monk seals — among the rarest marine mammals on Earth — and loggerhead sea turtles.

More than 40 environmental groups have called for the project to be suspended. Thousands are marching in Tirana under three words: "Albania is not for sale."

Swipe through what's at stake → full story at albconnection.com/news 🔗 in bio

has served many purposes over the years, functioning as both a home and a dining destination. Built by a member of the Purdy family, among the earliest settlers in the region, it was once known as the 1864 House after the year of its construction. Much of the original structure remains intact, most notably the distinctive garret topped by a flat roof known as a widow's walk.

Today, that same historic warmth extends to the table. Every visit begins with a plate of signature antipasto and a basket of fresh Italian bread, the kind of welcome that has made Primavera a North Salem institution since the Gjevukaj family took over in 2006.

Today's thoughts.

Edona Thaqi () is a WNBA analyst, former Division I athlete, Kosovo National Team alumna, and founder of the in Kosovo. She walked into an industry through preparation, authenticity, and an unshakeable sense of purpose.

Her story is for every Albanian-American woman who has ever filtered out an ambition before it was fully formed. You belong in the room. 🦅🖤

Read the full feature at the link in our bio.

.events offers a stress-free one-stop-shop experience for luxury weddings and celebrations in the New York City Area. Founded by Frensis Dule, the company has built its reputation on immersive design, refined details, and seamless production, offering everything from intimate gatherings to grand-scale events under one roof. As demand for personalized, stress-free event experiences continues to grow, Bundle Sparkle Events positions itself as a singular resource for clients who want their vision executed with sophistication and intention.

Swanson Reed helps businesses claim R&D tax credits in Albania. We prepare the R&D tax credit application.

Swanson Reed ndihmon bizneset të kërkojnë kredi tatimore për K&Zh në Shqipëri. Ne bëjmë përgatitjen e kredisë tatimore.

Some of us have been away long enough to know: you can build a whole life somewhere else, and still carry another place in your bones.

In her latest editorial for ALB Connection, Kamela Qirjo, licensed psychotherapist and founder of , writes about growing up Albanian, losing the thread back, and learning to grieve the places and people we can never fully return to.

Because home isn't always a place you can go back to. Sometimes it's something you learn to carry.

Read the full piece — link in bio. 👆

✍️ Written by Kamela Qirjo
📝 ALB Connection Editorial