by Toplica | Feb 28, 2022 | English, News
In this article: – Albania refuses to play Russia in UEFA Nations League games – Albania closes its airspace for Russian airlines – Albania sends 1st troops to NATO-led mission in Kosovo – Kosovo asks U.S. for permanent military base, speedier...
by Toplica | May 28, 2021 | English, Featured, News
If there is someone who knows about hard work and determination, it’s 2nd Lt. Valdeta Mehanja, a pilot with the 1-131st Aviation Regiment. Mehanja is an Albanian native born in Kosovo and a U.S. citizen; she never thought she would get to see Albania. “I...
by Toplica | Feb 13, 2021 | English, Featured, News
There was an important breakthrough for NATO’s Balkans Aviation Normalization process today. With imminent effect, airlines flying to Kosovo through its lower territory will finally be able to make a more direct approach to Pristina Airport. This will reduce travel...
by Toplica | Apr 8, 2020 | English, News
The homecoming was dissimilar to what most U.S. Soldiers experience after deployment. COVID-19 measures caused demobilization to be cut short. Before arriving in Alaska, the Soldiers underwent mandatory quarantine for 14 days in El Paso, Texas, at the Army’s Fort...
by Toplica | Sep 22, 2019 | English, News
Flying in perfect formation, they wheel over the runway before touching down. For now, these pigeons are the only ones making active use of Albania’s Kucova airbase. Not for long, though. Early next year heavy machinery is expected to be moving in to upgrade this...
