EU helps Kosovo upgrading the only international rail link
The European Union provides €38.5 million to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)-funded rail modernisation project through Western Balkans Investment Framework. Original post Here
Kosovo Special Prosecutor David Schwendiman announces abrupt departure
Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman issued a statement on Thursday setting out the reasons for his April departure from The Hague, which is due to the expiry of his fixed-term appointment as a Senior Foreign Service Officer in the US State Department. Schwendiman will be leaving the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office on …
Thaci in a meeting with Montenegro PM criticises Kosovo politicians
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, during the meeting with Montenegro Prime Minister Dusko Markovic on Thursday urged Kosovo politicians to unite and ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament solemn session on Sunday, Albanian PM Rama invited
Kosovo Parliament is set to hold a solemn session on Sunday on 10th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. One of the guests invited in this session is also Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama. Original post Here
US Embassy is against exchange of territories between Kosovo and Serbia
U.S. Embassy in Pristina is against the idea on exchange of territories between Kosovo and Serbia. In a written statement to Gazeta Express the US Embassy says that exchange of territories would create problems rather than solving them. Original post Here
Kosovo and Montenegro reach an accord on how to seal the border deal
Gazeta Express has learned that the visit of Montenegro Prime Minister Dusko Markovic in Pristina is expected to produce an accord which will open the way for Kosovo to ratify the disputed Agreement on demarcation between the two countries. Montenegro has already ratified the deal and is refusing renegotiation of …
Veseli to Montenegro PM: Kosovo Parliament should ratify border deal
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has on Thursday received Montenegro Prime Minister, Dusko Markovic when they discussed cooperation between the two countries. Original post Here
Veseli to EU official: European agenda is our priority
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, has on Wednesday received the European Commission’s Director General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Christian Danielsson, and Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Thomas Mayr Harting. Original post Here
German FM Gabriel urges Kosovo to ratify demarcation
German Foreign Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, during his official visit to Kosovo said that Germany is proud with Kosovo’s achievements, and will continue supporting Kosovo. he also congratulated citizens of Kosovo on tenth anniversary of Independence. Original post Here
Delawie: The US will be actively involved in the Dialogue
U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, confirms that the US will be actively involved in the EU-brokered dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels. “Whatever the format is, we will help and support,” he said. Original post Here
The moralistic reaction to leaked tapes of women filmed secretly in intimate acts shows Albania is still struggling to accept women as sexual beings – while also failing legally to protect victims of non-consensual exposure. Original post Here
An anti-government protest led by students demanding better educational conditions escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police in the Albanian capital. Original post Here
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has condemned acts of vandalism at the Apostolic Nunciature in Tirana on Tuesday, including the removal of the Holy See’s flag. The ministry stressed that diplomatic missions must remain inviolable and retain their dignity under national law and international law. It also said …
The US Army will rotate troops from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and support units from the 1st Infantry Division into Kosovo to support NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR). The incoming troops will replace the Florida Army National Guard’s 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The rotation will also bring in elements of …
Albania aims to conclude agreements to avoid double taxation with all 27 European Union member states as it aligns its tax legislation and practices with European standards. Deputy Finance Minister Andi Memeti outlined the objective during a parliamentary committee discussion on ratifying an agreement with Lithuania. He said these agreements …
The National Territorial Council has cleared the way for the new Kavaja Market in the city centre. French architect Manuelle Gautrand designed the project to introduce a contemporary architectural concept to the urban space. The development covers 3,130 square metres of land, with a building area of 1,405 square metres. …
Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula met on Tuesday with the families of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi, who face trial at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. Shiroka-Pula stood by the families and acknowledged the hardship they face. She pledged …
Students from several universities boycotted classes on Tuesday and gathered outside the Ministry of Education to protest for a second consecutive day. The boycott involved students from the University of Medicine, the Agricultural University, the Polytechnic University, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Philology. …
President Bajram Begaj met Michael Granoff, chairman of the board of the Albanian-American Development Foundation, and other board members at the Brigades Palace. Begaj praised the foundation’s contribution to economic development. He stressed the importance of continuing its projects in education, tourism, cultural heritage and agriculture, as well as efforts …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu responded to the violence during Tuesday’s protest outside the Ministry of Education. In a Facebook post accompanying footage from the demonstration, he said violence, calls for chaos and attacks on institutions and businesses were not solutions. Gogu stressed that the right to protest is fundamental and …