Amnesty International: Convictions of Thaçi and Others Show Senior Officials Are Not Above the Law
Human rights organization Amnesty International said that the war crimes convictions of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and three other former senior officials of the Kosovo Liberation Army give hope to victims who have waited for justice “for more than two decades.” Esther Major, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for …
Kosovo’s Hague Verdict: Heavy Sentences, Troubling Questions and a Test for International Justice
The convictions of Hashim Thaçi and three other former KLA leaders have shaken Kosovo. But beyond the sentences, the verdict has intensified scrutiny of how the Specialist Chambers were created, how the trial was conducted and whether an institution established under strong Western pressure can command the legitimacy international justice …
Kosovo Slams ‘Unjust’ Conviction of Hashim Thaci; Serbian Minister Applauds
Top politicians in Kosovo said the Hague judgment finding ex-President Thaci and three other Kosovo Liberation Army ex-leaders guilty of war crimes was unjust – but a Serbian minister said it proved the KLA was ‘criminal’. Original post Here
US: We Respect Verdict Against Former KLA Leaders
The United States said it respects the verdict issued by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers against Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi. Washington also called on all sides to respect the court’s decision. “We respect today’s verdict of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers,” a U.S. State Department spokesperson told …
Rama: Larger Administrative Units Could Improve Access to EU Funds
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited Korçë today to attend a public consultation meeting on the new Administrative-Territorial Reform. Rama said larger administrative units could improve access to another category of European Union funds. He also said the reform could bring more investment to local communities. “What we are doing today …
Kurti: Verdict Is an Unacceptable Injustice, It Must Not Be Confused with the Will of the People
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti called the convictions and sentences against Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi an “unacceptable injustice.” “The convictions and heavy sentences against four former KLA leaders represent an unacceptable injustice. They also represent a serious and harmful punishment,” Kurti said. Kurti also challenged …
Ahmeti Calls Verdict Against Former KLA Leaders Unjust
Ali Ahmeti, leader of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) in North Macedonia and one of the co-founders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), called the verdict against Hashim Thaçi, Jakup Krasniqi, Kadri Veseli and Rexhep Selimi “unjust and deeply disappointing.” Ahmeti called for restraint and unity. He also urged …
Rama on Hague Verdict Against Former KLA Leaders: Shame
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted today to the Hague court’s verdict against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi for war crimes. In a social media post, Rama described the verdict as “madness.” He also published a photo of a map of …
EU Calls for Restraint Following Verdict Against Former KLA Leaders
The European Union has urged all sides and actors in Kosovo and the region to show restraint following the verdict against Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi. EU spokesperson Guillaume Mercier told Radio Free Europe that the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office must carry …
Karakaçi: State to Manage Hydrocarbon Security Reserves
The state will manage Albania’s hydrocarbon security reserves under a draft law approved today by the Council of Ministers. The legislation will change how authorities store and manage these reserves. Energy and Infrastructure Minister Enea Karakaçi said the draft law introduces a major change to the current system. Private operators …
Against a backdrop of anti-government protests, experts suspect Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj is seeking to portray himself as a ‘political prisoner’ as he awaits trial on corruption charges. Original post Here
Albania has begun negotiations to join the European roaming area. The European Commission launched the process with all six Western Balkan countries after the European Council approved its proposal in June. RTSH has obtained a document outlining the legal conditions, including wholesale price caps, consumer protection, fair-use limits, call termination …
Albania will experience unsettled weather on Thursday, with cloudy skies and occasional sunny intervals. Rain will begin early in the northwest and south, while thunderstorms and lightning could bring moderate rainfall to the northwest. Meanwhile, light rain will spread across the country late in the afternoon and mainly in the …
Albania’s U-19 national team opened the second round of the UEFA European Championship qualifiers in League B with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cyprus. The Red and Blacks took the lead in the first half through Gabriel Kulla, who converted a pass from Alen Vukaj. Albania stepped up its attack …
Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has outlined Albania’s proposed €10 billion budget for 2027 in an exclusive interview with RTSH journalist Sonila Agostini. She highlighted social protection, tax relief and support for pensioners, young families and students. Koçiu said the budget aims to improve public services, fund critical infrastructure and …
Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has rejected interpretations of his remarks reported by international media outlet POLITICO, insisting that Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually. Nufi said Albania had already begun preparations to host the summit in Tirana, in line with the alliance’s decision. …
Albania’s State Police have prepared a plan of measures for the Albania–Finland football match on 12 November 2026. Police officials have coordinated with the Albanian Football Association and security representatives to ensure the safety of players and fans. Traffic restrictions will apply from 17:00 until the match ends. They will …
Spanish cinema, known for its original storytelling and ability to blend humour with human drama, takes centre stage in Albania as part of Spanish Cultural Week. The programme features A House on Fire (Casa en flames), directed by Dani de la Orden. The film explores family relationships, expectations and human …
Kosova’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti met European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Prishtina Dialogue Peter Sorensen on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum. They discussed prospects for normalising relations with Serbia, with a focus on mutual recognition. Kurti said the talks also covered Kosova’s institutional stability following the election …
TIRANA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually, Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said on Wednesday, rejecting what he described as a misinterpretation of his recent remarks reported by POLITICO. Nufi said his comments had been taken out of context, giving …