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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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UN Security Council meeting on Kosovo report today

The UN Security Council will convene today in New York to discuss a new quarterly report on Kosovo by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Original post Here

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Haradinaj received SLS leader, Slobodan Petrovic

Leader of the Serbian Liberal Party (SLS), Slobodan Petrovic, was seen on Wednesday entering the building of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) to meet its leader, Ramush Haraidnaj. Original post Here

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Constitutive session of Assembly resumes on 24 August

Kosovo Assembly session leader announced that constitutive session of Assembly will resume on 24 August at 10:00hrs. MPs are expected to elect the speaker after five consecutive sessions failed after PAN coalition MPs decided to boycott sessions. Original post Here

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PAN promises ending boycott next Thursday

Representatives of the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition who won June election during a consultative meeting today proposed resumption of the constitutive session of Assembly on 24 August. Original post Here

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Ambassador Wendt meets students building Albania’s future, inspired by the US

US Ambassador Eric Wendt continued his series of meetings after taking up his new post, this time meeting with students who took part in an exchange program in the United States. The US Embassy shared details and photos from the meeting. According to the embassy’s post, the discussion focused on …

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Diabetes, the silent disease affecting thousands of Albanians, prompts calls for early screening

November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, which aims to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Doctors are calling for greater awareness because diabetes, often described as a silent disease, can cause serious complications if left unmanaged. In Albania, around 100,000 adults and 300 …

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Bank of Albania warns of fraudulent messages impersonating central bank

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Bank of Albania on Friday warned the public about fraudulent messages, known as phishing, circulating under the central bank’s name. The messages falsely claim that recipients’ bank accounts have been suspended and urge them to click on a link to update their personal information, …

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Albanian wines make debut at ProWine Shanghai, securing 120 business contacts

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Albania made its debut with a national pavilion at “ProWine Shanghai 2026”, one of Asia’s largest wine trade fairs. The event was held from 10 to 12 November in Shanghai, China, with the Albanian pavilion among exhibitors from around the world. It was organised by the …

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Ibrahimaj: Card payment fees to be capped from January 2027, halving costs for retail businesses

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Businesses and consumers are set to benefit from lower costs for electronic and card payments under the new Payments Law, which will take effect on 1 January 2027. In a video message today, Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said the legislation caps interchange fees at …

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Albanian government approves cybersecurity law changes, fines of up to 10 million leks

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Albania’s government has approved amendments to the country’s cybersecurity law, introducing new obligations for public institutions and operators of critical information infrastructure, alongside tougher penalties for non-compliance. Under the amendments, operators will be required to submit declarations to the National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) detailing …

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Përmet and Devoll Hospitals to adopt new management model, with services set to expand

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The hospitals in Përmet and Devoll have been included in the hospital reform as part of the reorganisation of healthcare facilities, aimed at improving management efficiency, optimising resources and enhancing services for citizens. Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu and Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro …

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Constitutional Court drafts 2027-2029 strategic plan with OSCE, Konrad Adenauer Foundation support

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ –  Albania’s Constitutional Court has begun drafting its Strategic Action Plan for 2027-2029, with support from the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS). During a two-day workshop, court members, together with experts and advisers from the OSCE and KAS, worked on defining …

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Reconstruction, Koçiu: 75 More Apartments handed over in Kombinat

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu announced today that a further 75 apartments had been handed over this week to families affected by the 26 November 2019 earthquake in the Kombinat area of Tirana. Koçiu shared footage of a family moving into its new home in Kombinat, assuring …

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Minister: 72% of Culture Ministry budget to go to arts and heritage, new management model planned for Byllis

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA-By Maela Marini/ – Around 72% of the 2027 budget of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will be allocated to the arts, culture and cultural heritage, with a focus on restoring and protecting castles, museums, archaeological sites and historic monuments, Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on …

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Ambassador Wendt meets students building Albania’s future, inspired by the US

US Ambassador Eric Wendt continued his series of meetings after taking up his new post, this time meeting with students who took part in an exchange program in the United States. The US Embassy shared details and photos from the meeting. According to the embassy’s post, the discussion focused on …

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Diabetes, the silent disease affecting thousands of Albanians, prompts calls for early screening

November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, which aims to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Doctors are calling for greater awareness because diabetes, often described as a silent disease, can cause serious complications if left unmanaged. In Albania, around 100,000 adults and 300 …

News

Bank of Albania warns of fraudulent messages impersonating central bank

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – The Bank of Albania on Friday warned the public about fraudulent messages, known as phishing, circulating under the central bank’s name. The messages falsely claim that recipients’ bank accounts have been suspended and urge them to click on a link to update their personal information, …

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Albanian wines make debut at ProWine Shanghai, securing 120 business contacts

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Albania made its debut with a national pavilion at “ProWine Shanghai 2026”, one of Asia’s largest wine trade fairs. The event was held from 10 to 12 November in Shanghai, China, with the Albanian pavilion among exhibitors from around the world. It was organised by the …

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Ibrahimaj: Card payment fees to be capped from January 2027, halving costs for retail businesses

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Businesses and consumers are set to benefit from lower costs for electronic and card payments under the new Payments Law, which will take effect on 1 January 2027. In a video message today, Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said the legislation caps interchange fees at …

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Albanian government approves cybersecurity law changes, fines of up to 10 million leks

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ – Albania’s government has approved amendments to the country’s cybersecurity law, introducing new obligations for public institutions and operators of critical information infrastructure, alongside tougher penalties for non-compliance. Under the amendments, operators will be required to submit declarations to the National Cyber Security Authority (AKSK) detailing …

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Përmet and Devoll Hospitals to adopt new management model, with services set to expand

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ The hospitals in Përmet and Devoll have been included in the hospital reform as part of the reorganisation of healthcare facilities, aimed at improving management efficiency, optimising resources and enhancing services for citizens. Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu and Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro …

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Constitutional Court drafts 2027-2029 strategic plan with OSCE, Konrad Adenauer Foundation support

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ –  Albania’s Constitutional Court has begun drafting its Strategic Action Plan for 2027-2029, with support from the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS). During a two-day workshop, court members, together with experts and advisers from the OSCE and KAS, worked on defining …

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Reconstruction, Koçiu: 75 More Apartments handed over in Kombinat

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA/ Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu announced today that a further 75 apartments had been handed over this week to families affected by the 26 November 2019 earthquake in the Kombinat area of Tirana. Koçiu shared footage of a family moving into its new home in Kombinat, assuring …

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Minister: 72% of Culture Ministry budget to go to arts and heritage, new management model planned for Byllis

TIRANA, Nov 13 /ATA-By Maela Marini/ – Around 72% of the 2027 budget of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will be allocated to the arts, culture and cultural heritage, with a focus on restoring and protecting castles, museums, archaeological sites and historic monuments, Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on …