Anti-Government protest in Albania turns violent
Albanian police clashed in Tirana with protesters staging a demonstration against the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Original post Here
Tax prevented agreement on Kosovo’s partition, says Haradinaj’s advisor
Erolld Belegu, advisor to Ramush Haradinaj, says the Prime Minister is persistent in keeping the 100 percent tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods. Original post Here
No secret talks with Serbia, says advisor to Kosovo President
Ardian Arifaj, advisor to Kosovo president Hashim Thaci, says a potential agreement between Kosovo and Serbia is of benefit for the region. Original post Here
Kosovo’s opposition leader Albin Kurti rushed to hospital after suffering from flu
Albin Kurti, leader of the opposition party of Vetevendosje was admitted to hospital Tuesday after suffering complications with the flu. Original post Here
Serbia not interested in normalizing relations with Kosovo – opposition leader
Leader of the biggest opposition party Democratic League of Kosovo, LDK, Isa Mustafa, said Serbia is not interested in normalisation relations with Kosovo or recognising its independence, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Kosovo-Serbia border change is Putin’s agenda, says Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said Tuesday that he expects Pristina-belgrade dialogue continue, reiterating that introduction of 100 percent tax on Serbian goods should not be linked with the dialogue process, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Kosovo’s visa liberalization complicated, says EU Minister
Kosovo’s Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, says the path towards visa liberalization with the European Union has been complicated because of the European Parliament elections set to take place this year. Original post Here
Suspend tax, struck final deal with Serbia, says Kosovo President’s advisor
Blerim Shala, advisor to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, says 100 percent tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods should be suspended. Original post Here
German FM reconfirmed unreserved support to Kosovo, says Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, commented Monday statements of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas who said that his country considers as wrong if the EU and Germany give up supporting Kosovo, Original post Here
Missing persons issue to be addressed during Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, says Haradinaj
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj received Monday representatives of the family members of missing persons, and stated that the issue of those who went missing during Kosovo war should be addressed during Pristina-Belgrade dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here
Lord David Cameron will visit Tirana on May 22. The British Foreign Secretary will hold meetings with Prime Minister Rama, President Begaj and Foreign Minister Hasani, to discuss cooperation relations between the two countries. The focus will again be on stopping illegal immigration, almost two years after reaching the agreement …
The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, concluded his visit to Japan with a meeting with the Albanian community in Tokyo. While publishing photos from the meeting, Mayor Veliaj underlines the key role played by the Albanian community there in strengthening the connection between the two countries. “At the end of …
Seven criminal groups were part of the Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) in Albania. During the investigation, SPAK informed that was destroyed the criminal activity in some cities of the country. Before the court are 12 people arrested within the SPAK operation. The lawyers have asked for time to familiarize …
Abc News learns that the businessman from Velipoja, Mir Bruli, was arrested during the SPAK operation. Initially, there are suspicions that the Shkodran businessman is involved in various criminal activities. Mir Bruli is the owner of several hotel businesses in the Velipoja area. He is known as a relative of …
40-year-old Aleks Marku was sentenced to prison. Aleks Marku is charged with three criminal offences, possession of weapons without a permit, disruption of public peace and destruction of property. The 40-year-old was arrested after the intervention of the RENEA forces, after holding two minor children hostage in an apartment in …
The forces RENEA, FNSH and Operationalja during the early hours of Friday morning are carrying out a massive action, which is spread in Tirana, Vlora, Lezhë, Durrës, Fushë Krujë, Nikël and Kurbin. ABC News reporter, Ervin Leka, reports that checks were also made at the residence of the father of …
ABC News learns new details about the massive national action taken by the State Police, FNSH, RENEA and the Operational Forces. ABC News journalist Ermal Vija reports that over 40 arrest warrants have been issued by SPAK in several cities of the country, including Tirana, Lezha, Vlora and Durrës. It …
SPAK has issued more than 43 arrest warrants. Journalist Ermal Vija told ABC News that an arrest warrant has been issued for Indrit Dokle, Plaurent Dervish and former SP deputy Arben Ndoka. An arrest warrant has also been issued for the grandson of the former socialist MP, Arben Ndoka, Xhevi …
by Veton Surroi In the race between convention and geopolitics, Europe chose neither. It has shown that it can simultaneously talk about global challenges in Ukraine, Gaza, US-China relations, artificial intelligence and the like, and not act geopolitically with a much smaller but still important gesture, such as membership would …
The prisoners of 41-biss regime in Peqin, started a hunger strike. They made a list of requests for the Prison Directorate to improve their conditions or they will not give up on strike. Journalist Ermal Vija told “ABC News” that Anterio Kaloshi is one of the convicted persons who participated …