Burek and Beyond: Ariana Tolka and the Making of Balkan Bites

Ariana Tolka never imagined she would be where she is today. A child of immigrants from the Balkans, she always knew one thing: the food was special. She admired her aunt Alida Malushi, who had an affinity for making delicious, traditional, Albanian food.  Alida’s creations were comforting, as they reminded Ariana of her grandmother, who helped them bond over Burek – a traditional food passed down in the family for generations.  Burek is a layered…

Kosova receives the ‘BB-‘ credit rating from Fitch Ratings for the first time in the country’s history

PRISHTINA – The Credit Rating Agency Fitch Ratings has given the Credit Rating ‘BB-‘ to Kosova, thus marking the first time that the country receives this type of rating as a country. The Credit Rating is a very important indicator that shows a country’s ability to repay its debts, and takes into account the sustainability of fiscal policies, public debt, deficit, economic growth, the banking sector, and the quality of governance, among others. In the…

The Videographer Soaring High Above Chicago

CHICAGO, IL – Emiliano Abedini is not your ordinary videographer; he is a seasoned professional, a drone pilot par excellence, and a skilled photographer whose work transcends boundaries. Driven by the rise…