GERMIN Brings the Fourth “Diaspora Flet” Conference to Cologne, Germany
GERMIN, in partnership with GIZ – Shaping Development-Oriented Migration (MEG), will host the fourth edition of the “Diaspora Flet” Conference on November 7–9, 2025, at Novotel Köln City in Cologne, Germany. Building on its strong regional legacy, Diaspora Flet now rises to the international stage, connecting diaspora organizations, institutions, and development partners from both home […]
Diaspora4Innovation, from Venice to Albania: Knowledge Without Borders Turning into Action
In a world where knowledge and innovation know no borders, collaboration between resident academics and those from the Albanian diaspora is becoming increasingly important for the future of education, scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Albania. The exchange of experiences and the acquisition of new knowledge from some of the most advanced models in Europe […]
Muhamet Idrizi – head of ODA e.V. Hamburg
Muhamet Idrizi is a dedicated activist on diaspora issues. Holding a master’s degree in Adult Education Management and currently pursuing his PhD in Germany, he focuses on teaching the Albanian language and preserving cultural identity within Albanian communities abroad.
Kosova Diaspora Day: Celebrating Intellectual and Professional Contributions
The diaspora’s contributions to the homeland do not happen only in August and are not measured solely by remittances. They happen every time a professor, engineer, artist, or doctor living abroad decides to share their knowledge, experience, and network with their country of origin. Today, on Kosova Diaspora Day, we have a reason to celebrate […]
Hiring: Project Manager
Position Title: Project Manager (Multi-Project Portfolio) Location: Prishtina, Kosovo (with occasional travel in Albania and EU countries) Type of Contract: Full-time Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension Application Deadline: 27 July 2025 | Start Date: August 2025 GERMIN empowers and unites Albanians globally by leveraging […]
Rooted Together: The OriginAL 2025 Journey Across Kosova and Albania
What happens when 36 young Albanians from 13 countries come together to explore the lands of their ancestors? You get OriginAL — a two-week journey filled with connection, discovery, and moments that stay with you long after the suitcases are unpacked. It all kicked off in Prishtina, where the energy was contagious and the anticipation […]
Roots that United the Albanian Community in Zurich
On October 3, 2025, the Albanian community in Switzerland gathered at SOHO Zürich for an evening that will long be remembered — “Roots that Connect Us.” Organized by GERMIN, this special event celebrated the success of the OriginAL program, which offers young members of the Albanian diaspora a fully funded two-week journey to discover their […]
Gazmend Selmani, Founder of IBAS
Gazmend Selmani is the founder and architect of IBAS.world, the first neobank in the Western Balkans (2021). For more than 20 years, he has built innovative companies in technology, finance, education, and real estate in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Under his leadership, IBAS won the ICT Innovation Award (2021) and obtained […]
Ariana Krasniqi, Fellow of the Civic Diplomacy Program
Returning to Kosova, sacrifice or a choice of the heart? Ariana Krasniqi talks about her decision to come back, the expectations, the reality, and the feelings that accompany her every day here. Is this a temporary stop or a new beginning?
Anila Hyka-Smørgrav, Professional of the Albanian Diaspora in France
With a notebook and big dreams, Anila Hyka began her journey in computer science during a time when technology was a luxury. She shares her story of leaving Albania, the “white lie” told to her parents, the challenges of starting out abroad, and the dilemmas of returning home. A sincere, powerful, and unusual story.
