Kosovo’s PM urges President to give up his idea on land swap with Serbia

Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says the President Hashim Thaci and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama likely have presented to the White House a draft on how a final agreement with Serbia would look like. Haradinaj doubts that Thaci and Rama proposed giving Serbia land in exchange of recognition for Kosovo.

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Albanian Journalists Complain of Unwritten ‘Red Lines’ and ‘Untouchable Topics’

Self-censorship is rife among Albanian journalists and news editors who fear crossing powerful, politically connected media moguls, a BIRN survey reveals. Original post Here

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Butrint National Park launches new website

TIRANA, July 14 – Butrint National Park has launched a new official website to provide visitors with a more accessible digital experience. The website uses the slogan “Before us, there was Butrint” and helps visitors plan their trips more easily. It also presents the park’s history, monuments and cultural heritage. …

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German diplomat Dirk Schubel appointed EU Special Representative for Kosovo

The Council of the European Union has appointed German diplomat Dirk Schubel as the new EU Special Representative for Kosovo. Schubel will take office on September 1, 2026, with an initial two-year mandate, replacing Estonian diplomat Aivo Orav. With extensive experience, Schubel has worked in the European External Action Service, …