Bosnia asks Kosovo temporary suspension of tax
Bosnia-Herzegovina authorities asked Kosovo to temporary suspend the decision on imposing 100 percent tax on all imported goods from this country. This was stated during a meeting held on Thursday in Sarajevo between the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of BiH and the Ministry of Trade and Industry …
Kosovo’s dialogue team to meet EU’s Mogherini on Tuesday
Kosovo’s state delegation in dialogue with Serbia is set to meet next Tuesday in Brussels EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
EU’s Hahn met Kosovo President in Davos
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is attending World Economic Forum in Davos where he met on the sidelines of the forum EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn. Original post Here
Kosovo recognises Venezuela opposition leader as president
Kosovo has joined the US and other Western countries recognising on Wednesday Juan Guaidó as the Interim President of Venezuela. Original post Here
Kosovo’s opposition leader says tax on Serbia’s goods should not be rescinded
Leader of the Vetevendosje party in opposition, Albin Kurti, said the tax imposed in all Serbian imports should not be revoked. Regardless calls of the US and EU to rescind the tax, Kurti says the Government should not revoke its decision. Original post Here
Hague prosecutors interviewed another ex-KLA member in Pristina
Prosecutors of the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office dealing with alleged crimes committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), have interviewed for the second day in a row ex-KLA commander, Nazif Mehmeti, for his role during the war in Kosovo. Original post Here
Serbia’s FM with Milosevic’s mentality towards Kosovo, according to Pacolli’s advisor
Jetlir Zyberaj, advisor to Kosovo’s Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, called as “lack of creativity” Serbia’s media performance presenting countries which allegedly withdrawn decision to recognise Kosovo. Original post Here
No documents proving Kosovo, Serbia presidents agreed on redrawing borders, says Ahmeti
Head of Social Democratic Party of Kosovo, PSD, Shpend Ahmeti, who co-heads state delegation in dialogue with Serbia, said he believes the President Hashim Thaci has handed over to the state delegation all documents of what he has discussed so far with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic. Original post Here
Tax on Serbian good as long as needed, says Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, told media in Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) the tax imposed for imported goods from Serbia and BiH is about foreign policy these two countries have towards Kosovo and has nothing to do with the economy. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President backs unification of Mitrovica
Kosovo’s President Hashim Thaci has supported Tuesday the initiative of Mitrovica South mayor, Agim Bahtiri, on unification of this town divided into ethnic lines between Albanians living in the south and Serbs in the north. 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