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
Dijana Zivic new Kosovo Minister of Agriculture
Dijana Zivic is new Kosovo Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj conforms. Original post Here
Kosovo needs no recognition from Serbia, says PM Haradinaj
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj reiterated Monday that Kosovo will not bargain its territories with recognition from Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo’s opposition leader wants a broad-based Government
Chairman of the biggest opposition party in Kosovo, LDK, Isa Mustafa, asked creation of a broad-based Government based on political balance in Parliament. He said the LDK holds the biggest number of seats in Parliament granting the LDK the prime minister’s position. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Haradinaj slams Austria for supporting redrawing of borders
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says he knows reasons why Austria is supporting partition of Kosovo. Haradinaj recalled the weeding of Austrian Foreign Minister in July 2018 reminding that one of the wedding guests was Russian President, Vladimir Putin, whose country also is pushing forward the idea on redrawing borders …
Kosovo Golden Girl Confirms Domination, wins Gold in Düsseldorf Grand Slam
Kosovo judoka, Majlinda Kelmendi, Rio 2016 Olympic champion and two-time world champion, claimed the Gold Medal at the Düsseldorf Grand Slam 2019 in Germany. Kelmendi dominated all of her opponents. Original post Here
Kosovo Prime Minister feels no pressure on rescinding tax
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj reiterated Friday that introduction of 100 percent tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina tax, helped domestic businesses to increase their production and capacities. Haradinaj says the tax will remain into place regardless pressure of international community asking him to suspend the trade measure. Original post Here
Tax on Serbian goods not conditioned with visas, says Kosovo EU Minister
Kosovo’s Minister of EU Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, said she has no official confirmation the European Union is conditioning suspension of tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods with visa liberalization despite EU’s repeated call to rescind the tax. Original post Here
Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Original post Here
Tirana Times, May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …