Kosovo Serb politician Ivanovic killed in Mitrovica North
Oliver Ivanovic, a Kosovo Serb politician, was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen at the entrance of his party headquarters on Tuesday morning. Original post Here
Veseli: Special Court is inevitable
Speaker of Kosovo Assembly and chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, attending a commemoration ceremony marking the 19th anniversary of the Recak’s massacre, said that the Special Court which will deal with alleged crimes committed by the KLA, is inevitable, but still an overcoming challenge. Original …
Kosovo marks Recak massacre anniversary
Hundreds of Kosovo Albanians gathered in the village of Recak to mark the 19th anniversary of the massacre of 44 people by Serbian police in 1999. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Statement of Bosnian minister against Kosovo, to please Serbia
Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Enver Hoxhaj, has reacted after the statement of Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Minister, Igor Crnadak, who reiterated that Bosnia will not recognise Kosovo’s independence. Original post Here
Draft Law on demarcation proceeded to Assembly’s Presidency
Members of the Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs during a meeting on Monday have recommended the Assembly’s Presidency to decide whether the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro to include in the agenda of the next plenary session for ratification. Original post …
Kosovo delegation travels to Brussels today
Kosovo delegation composed by the head of Government’s delegation in talks with Serbia, Avni Arifi, advisor to President Hashim Thaci, Ardian Arifaj, Blerand Stavileci and two other advisor to Arifi whose names have not been revealed are to travel to Brussels when they will meet their Serbian counterparts on Tuesday …
Kosovo Serb suspected of war crimes, released from detention
Kosovo Serb man, Bogdan Mitrovic, who was arrested on 28 August, suspected of commiting war crimes against his Albanian neighbors in the village Sopi of Suhareka, has been released from detention last Friday. Original post Here
Former PM Isa Mustafa’s health deteriorates
Former Kosovo Prime Minister Isa Mustafa’s health has taken a turn for the worse, after he recently faced serious health problems and was rushed to hospital last week. Reportedly the medical condition of Mustafa is deteriorating further and he will be transferred to Germany for treatment. There is no official …
Kosovo leaders are not giving up plans to repeal war crimes court law
Kosovo main leaders – President Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, and Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli, are not giving up on their plans to abrogate the war crimes court law. Despite warning of international community to stop the initiative for repealing the law, Kosovo leaders continue backing the initiative launched …
Kosovo-Serbia dialogue resumes on Tuesday
The Pristina-Belgrade dialogue will resume on Tuesday (16 January) in Brussels. The news has been confirmed by Avni Arifi, who on Friday was appointed chief negotiator of Kosovo Government in talks with Serbia. Original post Here
Clashes in Tirana over education, economic hardship and political accountability come amid more than 100 days of civic demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Tirana Times, October 13, 2026 – Student-led protests demanding improvements in education, greater economic opportunities and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama turned violent …
Police made 23 arrests as violence erupted between students and police officers at a demonstration in Tirana linked to the ongoing ‘Flamingo Revolution’ anti-government protests. Original post Here
The European Union backs Albania’s ambition to conclude accession negotiations by the end of 2027, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Tuesday. She spoke at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama and Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, following the 10th Albania-EU …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday that the provisional closure of Chapter 20 marks another step towards Albania’s EU membership. Speaking in Luxembourg after the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference, Rama described the milestone as recognition of the country’s reforms and ongoing transformation. Chapter 20 covers enterprise and industrial policy. …
The US Embassy in Tirana has urged American citizens to avoid protests and public gatherings after clashes erupted during a demonstration on Durrës Street, near Skanderbeg Square, on Tuesday. In a security alert, the embassy said the protest had turned violent after demonstrators threw stones. It warned that unrest could …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reaffirmed Albania’s determination to join the European Union, saying the country will not stop until its national flag flies alongside those of EU member states. In a video message from Luxembourg on Tuesday, Rama spoke alongside Albania’s negotiating team following the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference, …
Albania could join the European Union before 2030 if positive momentum among member states continues, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said on Tuesday. She made the remarks in Luxembourg after the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Asked whether the EU’s new accession rules could pave the way for Albania to …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday that Albania had ended its culture of impunity and that no one stood above the law. He made the statement in Luxembourg after the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Asked by The Kyiv Independent about investigations into senior officials, Rama said the justice system …
Albania has provisionally closed a fourth chapter in its EU accession negotiations, marking further progress towards membership. Speaking in Luxembourg on Tuesday, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, said Albania had entered the final phase of the accession process. The 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference formally …
Prime Minister Edi Rama described the investment project in Zvërnec as a model for developing projects in harmony with nature. He made the remarks on Tuesday in Luxembourg, following the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Asked by The Kyiv Independent about Jared Kushner’s investment plans in Albania, Rama said international media …