EU Office to politics: Keep your hands off the Kosovo Accreditation Agency
The EU Office in Kosovo in a statement issued Monday supporting the Kosovo Accreditation Agency, an independent body that guarantees the quality of educational and scientific research work in Higher Education Institutions in Kosovo. Head of EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, said their commitment to their mission is impressive …
Haradinaj: If Serbia says it will never recognise Kosovo, we will never remove the tax
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj told AFP in an interview that a deal between Serbia and Kosovo is possible this year but cannot include border changes, warning that territory swaps could revive old demons in the war-scarred Balkans. Original post Here
Kosovo mulls fresh bid to join Interpol
Kosovo Police is working on renewing its bid to join Interpol following a failure to join this international police organization last year. Original post Here
EU reiterates call for Kosovo to rescind tax, resume dialogue
European Union reiterated its stance that Kosovo should revoke the decision on imposing 100 percent tax on Serbian goods, and resume the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb Minister about to resign, says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj when asked Friday whether he will dismiss Minister of Agriculture, Nenad Rikalo, as requested by the opposition party of PSD in exchange of their vote for adoption of budget 201, said that he will honor the agreement with the PSD. Original post Here
US Embassy urges Kosovo to suspend tax and restore dialogue with Belgrade
US Embassy to Kosovo urged again on Friday Ramush Haradinaj’s Government to immediately suspend the tariff on imports from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina and resume the dialogue. Original post Here
Kosovo vows full reciprocal measures against Serbia
Kosovo will take full reciprocal measures against Serbia if Belgrade continues its aggressive campaign, says Speaker of Parliament and leader of Democratic Party of Kosovo, PDK. Original post Here
Land swap idea risks Kosovo-Serbia final agreement, says Hajredin Kuci
Hajderin Kuci, a senior member of the biggest political party in Kosovo, PDK, in an interview with Gazeta Express considers as ‘shocking’ the idea on exchange of territories between Kosovo and Serbia, saying the land swap ambitions led to bloody wars in Balkans. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Olympic Champion claims gold at Grand Prix in Israel
Rio 2016 Olympic champion and former world champion from Kosovo Majlinda Kelmendi won golden medal after claiming four match wins with ippon at the the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Prix in Israel. Original post Here
Warrant issued for Kosovo Serb politician suspected of killing Oliver Ivanovic
Kosovo authorities issued a warrant for Kosovo Serb politician Milan Radojicic, suspected of being involved in killing of another political leader of Serbian community in Kosovo, Oliver Ivanovic, in January 2018. Original post Here
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 …
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
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 …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
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
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
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
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 …
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and a whole lot more. Original post Here
From data leaks and criminal hacks to smear campaigns, BIRN’s digital rights monitoring team documented widespread privacy violations and assaults on freedom of speech across Southeast Europe in July. Original post Here