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Kosovo Parliament to discuss this week Platform on dialogue with Serbia, Limaj confirms

Co-head of Kosovo’s delegation in dialogue with Serbia, Fatmir Limaj, confirmed that a platform drafted by the negotiation team setting principles of dialogue with Belgrade will be submitted to Parliament this week. Original post Here

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Sir Alan Duncan says change of borders risks stability in Kosovo and the region

Sir Alan Duncan, the British Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, said a Kosovo-Serbia agreement based on border changes risks endangering stability in Kosovo, Serbia and setting a precedent that could be exploited by other countries in the region and elsewhere. Original post Here

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Kosovo Army defends territory, can be deployed in the north, says ex-commander

Former commander of the Kosovo Security Force, KSF, Kadri Kastrati, says its troops are tasked to defend country’s territory and can be deployed in northern part of the country inhabited by Serbs. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s PM: Thaci held a two-hours meeting with Radoicic in his office

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj answered on Tuesday to President Hashim Thaci who accused Haradinaj for his close ties with the Kosovo Serb controversial politician Milan Radoicic, who is wanted by Kosovo authorities suspected of being involved in killing of Kosovo Serb leader, Oliver Ivanovic. Original post Here

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Nothing can stand between Kosovo and United States, says Speaker Veseli

Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, held Tuesday separate meetings with the US Ambassador to Pristina, Philip Kosnett, Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here

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Kosovo marks 21th anniversary of armed resistance against Serbia

Kosovo is marking 21th anniversary of the death of Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Adem Jashari and more than 50 members of his family in the village of Prekaz. Original post Here

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Kosovo leaders are violating the Constitution, according to opposition

Chief of Parliamentary Group of the biggest opposition party, LDK, Avdullah Hoti, says institutional leaders are violating the Constitution. Original post Here

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Most wanted Kosovo Serb elected president of parallel football federation

Kosovo Serb man who is wanted by the police suspected of being involved in killing of the Kosovo Serb politician has been elected on Monday as head of the so-called Football Federation for Kosovo and Metohija, a parallel institution controlled by Belgrade operating illegally in Kosovo. Original post Here

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US Department of State confirms David Hale’s visit to Kosovo, Serbia

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, is expected to visit Belgrade and Pristina this week, to encourage both countries resume the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels on normalisation of relations. Original post Here

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US asks Kosovo to suspend tax on Serbian goods

US senior official, Philip Reeker, during a visit to Skopje on Monday urged Kosovo to suspend the 100 percent tax on Serbian goods, and called on Serbia to focus on a strategic interest “instead of being aggressive in rejecting Kosovo.” Original post Here

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Week in Review: Deadlocks, Unexpected Twists and New Approaches

Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here

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Kosovo Court Imposes New Ban on Parliament Over Deputy Speaker Logjam

Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here

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Ambassador Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi: Saudi Arabia Cultural Week, a Bridge of Communication Between the Two Countries

On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …

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Dirty Water: Albania’s Polluted Rivers Need Cleaning Now, Activist Says

When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here

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Saudi Cultural Week to Bring a Taste of Arabia to Tirana

Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …

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Iranian Opposition Group’s Stay in Albania Turns Sour

Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here

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Week in Review: Tricks and Surprises

Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here

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Years After Discovery, Albania’s Roman-Era Mosaics Remain Hidden to Public View

The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here

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After Major Wildfires, Albania Warned to Boost Preparedness Urgently

As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here

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“Challenges of Academic Integrity in Albanian Universities: An Interview with Migen Qiraxhi”

Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …

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Week in Review: Deadlocks, Unexpected Twists and New Approaches

Our selection of Premium stories this week looks at the challenges facing the region as the summer season winds down and business-as-usual resumes. Original post Here

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Kosovo Court Imposes New Ban on Parliament Over Deputy Speaker Logjam

Court again bans MPs from forming institutions deriving from the February elections while it considers a complaint about the failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community, as guaranteed in the constitution. Original post Here

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Ambassador Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi: Saudi Arabia Cultural Week, a Bridge of Communication Between the Two Countries

On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …

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Dirty Water: Albania’s Polluted Rivers Need Cleaning Now, Activist Says

When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. Original post Here

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Saudi Cultural Week to Bring a Taste of Arabia to Tirana

Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …

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Iranian Opposition Group’s Stay in Albania Turns Sour

Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here

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Week in Review: Tricks and Surprises

Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here

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Years After Discovery, Albania’s Roman-Era Mosaics Remain Hidden to Public View

The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here

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After Major Wildfires, Albania Warned to Boost Preparedness Urgently

As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here

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“Challenges of Academic Integrity in Albanian Universities: An Interview with Migen Qiraxhi”

Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …