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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

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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

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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

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Edita Tahiri: Dialogue resumes once government is elected

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he expects Pristina-Belgrade dialogue to resume by the end of this month or beginning of next month. But Kosovo caretaker government officials say that EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels will resume once Kosovo Government is voted. Original post Here

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EX-KLA solider returns home after serving 13-year prison sentence in Serbia

Former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) member Anton Lekaj from Gjakova was in 2005 sentenced to 13 years imprisonment by a court in Belgrade on alleged war crimes against civilian population, after NATO’s deployment in Kosovo in 1999. Original post Here

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Kadri Veseli to be re-elected as Speaker on Thursday, says his deputy

The constitutive session of the Kosovo Assembly will continue on August 24, when the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition will propose Kadri Veseli for speaker, deputy chairman of PDK Enver Hoxhaj tells Express. Original post Here

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EU Office, EULEX, and OSCE condemn the attack on Insajderi journalist, Parim Olluri

EU missions in Kosovo have condemned the attack on Insajderi journalist and director Parim Olluri who on Wednesday evening was physically assaulted by unknown persons while returning home. Original post Here

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Thaci: Last train to a lasting peace

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, wrote an opinion for the German daily “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” commenting on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue facilitated by the EU. Original post Here

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Investigative journalist Parim Olluri assaulted in Pristina

Kosovo investigative journalist, director of online media Insajderi, Parim Olluri, has been assaulted on Wednesday evening while returning home in Pristina. Original post Here

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Pacolli to enter coalition with PAN, daily reports

The PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) reportedly has reached an accord with Behgjet Pacolli’s party, Alliance New Kosova (AKR) to enter coalition and form new institutions. Original post Here

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Elbasan marks 82nd anniversary of its liberation with tribute to 23 fallen partisans

Elbasan marked the 82nd anniversary of its liberation on Wednesday with a ceremony honouring fallen members of the 15th Assault Brigade. Veterans of the National Liberation War, relatives of the fallen, local residents and local government representatives gathered at the monument dedicated to the 23 partisans who gave their lives …

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Transparency Board caps diesel at 205 lek and petrol at 164 lek per litre

The Transparency Board has set new nationwide price caps for retail and wholesale sales of diesel and petrol. At its meeting on Wednesday, 11 November, the Board set the maximum retail price for diesel at 205 lek per litre and the maximum wholesale price at 193 lek per litre. Petrol …

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PM Kurti says Serbia’s recognition of Kosovo would demonstrate genuine democracy

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has set a clear condition for Serbia’s next government to recognise Kosovo’s independence. In an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI), Kurti expressed hope that the Student List, which reportedly won Serbia’s 25 October parliamentary elections, would take a new approach to Kosovo and commit …

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Students boycott classes and join nationwide protest

Anti-government protests continued on Wednesday, marking the 165th day of public mobilisation. A nationwide protest was announced in Tirana, with students and residents from several cities across the country expected to attend. The rally is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. outside the Ministry of Education. Protesters are then expected …

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Shehu says EU report confirms Albania’s progress and warns violence cannot replace democratic dialogue

Arianit Shehu, executive director of the American Center for Countering Extremism and Terrorism (ACCET), says the European Commission’s progress report confirms that Albania is moving closer to European Union membership. In an opinion piece, Shehu argues that EU integration should take precedence over party interests. He describes the report, published …

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Gogu discusses judicial reform and faster court proceedings with Italian counterparts

TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ Justice Minister Toni Gogu held three meetings in Rome with representatives of Italian institutions, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Albania and Italy in the field of justice. During his visit to the Italian Senate, Gogu met with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, …

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Gonxhja: Young people are not our adversaries—and meaningful dialogue must bridge our divides

TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja participated today in an expanded meeting of the National Youth Council. Gonxhja noted that beyond the specific topics discussed, the meeting highlighted the level of education, critical thinking and sensitivity of a generation that seeks to be …

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Goxhobelli: Cadastral map digitalisation to be completed by year-end, work finished in 1,345 zones

TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ State Cadastre Agency Director Lorena Goxhobelli announced today that the digitalisation of cadastral maps is ongoing, with the aim of completing the process by the end of the year. She said that some services may be temporarily restricted for 21 days during the digitalisation process. “These services …

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State Election Commissioner appoints 120 observers for local elections of May 9, 2027

TIRANA, November 11/ATSH/ – The State Election Commissioner decided today to appoint 120 observers for the local government elections scheduled for May 9, 2027. The deployment of these observers aims to identify and document election campaign activities, with the objective of verifying compliance with legal obligations by electoral subjects and …

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Customs collections grow by 440 million lekë in October, defying exchange rate impacts

TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – The Customs Administration collected 21.1 billion lekë in revenue last month, marking a 440-million-lekë increase compared to the same period last year. Official data shows this positive performance held steady despite significant currency headwinds. The depreciation of the euro (down roughly 5%) and the US …

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Elbasan marks 82nd anniversary of its liberation with tribute to 23 fallen partisans

Elbasan marked the 82nd anniversary of its liberation on Wednesday with a ceremony honouring fallen members of the 15th Assault Brigade. Veterans of the National Liberation War, relatives of the fallen, local residents and local government representatives gathered at the monument dedicated to the 23 partisans who gave their lives …

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Transparency Board caps diesel at 205 lek and petrol at 164 lek per litre

The Transparency Board has set new nationwide price caps for retail and wholesale sales of diesel and petrol. At its meeting on Wednesday, 11 November, the Board set the maximum retail price for diesel at 205 lek per litre and the maximum wholesale price at 193 lek per litre. Petrol …

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PM Kurti says Serbia’s recognition of Kosovo would demonstrate genuine democracy

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has set a clear condition for Serbia’s next government to recognise Kosovo’s independence. In an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI), Kurti expressed hope that the Student List, which reportedly won Serbia’s 25 October parliamentary elections, would take a new approach to Kosovo and commit …

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Students boycott classes and join nationwide protest

Anti-government protests continued on Wednesday, marking the 165th day of public mobilisation. A nationwide protest was announced in Tirana, with students and residents from several cities across the country expected to attend. The rally is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. outside the Ministry of Education. Protesters are then expected …

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Shehu says EU report confirms Albania’s progress and warns violence cannot replace democratic dialogue

Arianit Shehu, executive director of the American Center for Countering Extremism and Terrorism (ACCET), says the European Commission’s progress report confirms that Albania is moving closer to European Union membership. In an opinion piece, Shehu argues that EU integration should take precedence over party interests. He describes the report, published …

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Gogu discusses judicial reform and faster court proceedings with Italian counterparts

TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ Justice Minister Toni Gogu held three meetings in Rome with representatives of Italian institutions, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Albania and Italy in the field of justice. During his visit to the Italian Senate, Gogu met with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, …

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Gonxhja: Young people are not our adversaries—and meaningful dialogue must bridge our divides

TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja participated today in an expanded meeting of the National Youth Council. Gonxhja noted that beyond the specific topics discussed, the meeting highlighted the level of education, critical thinking and sensitivity of a generation that seeks to be …

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Goxhobelli: Cadastral map digitalisation to be completed by year-end, work finished in 1,345 zones

TIRANA, Nov 11 /ATA/ State Cadastre Agency Director Lorena Goxhobelli announced today that the digitalisation of cadastral maps is ongoing, with the aim of completing the process by the end of the year. She said that some services may be temporarily restricted for 21 days during the digitalisation process. “These services …

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State Election Commissioner appoints 120 observers for local elections of May 9, 2027

TIRANA, November 11/ATSH/ – The State Election Commissioner decided today to appoint 120 observers for the local government elections scheduled for May 9, 2027. The deployment of these observers aims to identify and document election campaign activities, with the objective of verifying compliance with legal obligations by electoral subjects and …

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Customs collections grow by 440 million lekë in October, defying exchange rate impacts

TIRANA, November 11 /ATA/ – The Customs Administration collected 21.1 billion lekë in revenue last month, marking a 440-million-lekë increase compared to the same period last year. Official data shows this positive performance held steady despite significant currency headwinds. The depreciation of the euro (down roughly 5%) and the US …