Arban Abrashi running as LDK candidate for mayor of Pristina
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) have decided that former minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Arban Abrashi, to run for mayor of Pristina in 22 October election. Original post Here
Kosovo in mourning after ex-prime minister’s death
Kosovo is in state of mourning today after country’s first prime minister and central figure of the PDK, Bajram Rexhepi, has died on Monday aged 63. Original post Here
Pacolli to join PAN on Thursday
The Alliance New Kosova (AKR) headed by Behgjet Pacolli will join the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition on Thursday enabling the PAN to elect Kadri Veseli as speaker during constitutive session of Assembly on that day. Original post Here
Adem Jashari’s nephew running for Skenderaj mayor
Bekim Jashari, the son of the late Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Hamze Jashari and nephew of the KLA commander Adem Jashari confirmed that he will be running for Skenderaj mayor in 22 October election as independent candidate. Original post Here
Former Kosovo PM Bajram Rexhepi dead at 63
Kosovo’s former prime minister ,Bajram Rexhepi, elected first after election held in 2002 has died Wednesday. He was 63. Bajrami died in a hospital in Turkey after suffering a stroke in April. Original post Here
Vucic’s newspaper: Albanians giving millions to Trump to exert pressure on Serbia
Serbia’s daily Blic with the strong ties with the Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, on in its front page on Friday writes that U.S President Donald Trump is receiving millions from Albanians to exert pressure on Serbia. Original post Here
Pristina mayor returns home after held in Milan in apparent case of mistaken identity
Pristina Mayor Shpend Ahmeti is returning home after Italian authorities held him on Thursday evening at the Milan airport in an apparent case of mistaken identity. Ahmeti was stopped after landing at the airport while was heading to watch a football match for the Europa League qualifications between Milan and …
Pacolli insists on a broad-based coalition
Chairman of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Behgjet Pacolli, reiterated on Friday that a broad-based coalition of all parties representing Albanians in order to avoid current political deadlock. Original post Here
Kurti’s proposal on overcoming political crisis
Former Vetevendosje leader and candidate for prime minister, Albin Kurti, in an open letter on Friday published his proposal on how to overcome current political deadlock in Kosovo. Original post Here
Italian authorities held Pristina Mayor in apparent case of mistaken identity
Italian authorities have held on Thursday evening Pristina Mayor Shpend Ahmeti in an apparent case of mistaken identity after landing at Milano Airport when he was heading to watch a football match for the Europa League qualifications between Milan and Macedonian football team Shkendija from Tetovo. 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 …