Kosovo Government withdraws platform which makes Thaci chief negotiator in dialogue with Serbia

The Government’s platform on dialogue with Serbia, which proposes a leading role for President Thaci in the dialogue with Serbia, has been withdrawn from the Parliament’s agenda today. The withdrawal was done at the order of the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. The move came after strong criticism of opposition parties who are disputing Thaci’s role as chief negotiator in the EU-facilitated talks in Brussels.

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Bonuses for Albanian Police on Protest Frontlines Spur Calls for Accountability

Security experts say Prime Minister Edi Rama has crossed a line in gifting police officers a 2,500-euro bonus for facing down protesters against his rule. Original post Here

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Albania Expresses Solidarity with Spain After Deadly Train Crash

Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and solidarity with those injured in the deadly train crash in Spain. According to the report, 68 people lost their lives and around 50 others suffered serious injuries after two high-speed …

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Albania Approves Transport Strategy and Action Plan Through 2030

The Albanian government has approved a new Transport Sector Strategy and action plan through 2030. The Council of Ministers adopted the decision on Tuesday. The strategy and action plan will guide the measures and policies planned for the transport sector over the next four years. Under the decision, the Ministry …