EU committed to help Kosovo fight corruption
EU Office/EU Special Representative, EULEX and Heads of EU Missions in a joint press release on Wednesday announced that they remain committed to fighting corruption in Kosovo stating that this is important for the enlargement process. Original post Here
EU to observe local election in Kosovo
Central Election Commission (CEC) and the EU Office in Kosovo have signed on Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on observing local election in Kosovo expected to be held on 22 October. Original post Here
Albania – Macedonia match ends in stalemate
On Tuesday night, Albania and Macedonia men’s football teams met on the pitch in Mladost Stadium in Strumica, Macedonia for their 2018 World Cup qualifying match. Original post Here
Kosovo to get new Government soon, says Haradinaj
Ramush Haradinaj, candidate for prime minister from the PDK-AAK-Nisma coalition, said coalition partners met on Wednesday to consult on forming new institutions. According to Haradinaj, new institutions will be established by the end of this week. Original post Here
Assembly, Government to be constituted by Friday
Representatives of the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition after inking a deal with Behgjet Pacolli’s AKR are confident that by the end of this week assembly will be constituted and new Government will be voted in. Most likely the constitutive session of Assembly will resume on Thursday. Original post Here
Murtezaj asks acceleration of Kosovo’s EU integration
Kosovo acting deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, Valon Murtezaj, is attending Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia. Original post Here
Croatian Court Approves Albanian Drone Flyer’s Extradition to Serbia
The Croatian Supreme Court ruled that Albanian citizen Ismail Morina can be extradited to Serbia, where he is wanted for flying a drone with flag depicting ‘Greater Albania’ during an international football match, BIRN has reported on Tuesday. Original post Here
Apostolova satisfied with the implementation of EU funded projects
Nataliya Apostolova, the Head of the EU Office in Kosovo visited on Tuesday Zvecan to watch closely implantation of four EU funded projects in this Serb inhabited municipality in northern Kosovo. Original post Here
Srpska open to negotiations on new Government
Member of the Serbian election list Srpska, MP Igor Simic, commented on the agreement reached between PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition and the Alliance New Kosovo (AKR) on creation of news institutions of Kosovo. Original post Here
Small coalition partner splits from PAN
Movement for Unity, a small party which was part of the pre-election coalition with the PDK, AAK and Nisma (PAN), in a press release issued on Tuesday announced that they are no longer part of this coalition after recent constellation of political parties. 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 …