Serbian President pressures the EU: Convince Kosovo to rescind tax
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expects the European Union to convince Pristina to revoke decisions which he believes are dangerous to the region. Original post Here
Regardless tax Serbian goods enter Kosovo through alternative routes, says minister
Serbian Trade Minister Rasim Ljajic says Serbian goods are entering Kosovo through alternative routes after Government in Pristina introduced last November 100 percent tax on all goods of Serbian origin. Original post Here
Initiative on unification of Mitrovica deemed unconstitutional
Kosovo’s Ministry of Local Government Administration advised the Parliament to reject the initiative of Mitrovica South mayor, Agim Bahtiri, who sought unification of this ethnically divided town. Original post Here
Ethnic division leads to tragedies, says Kosovo PM Haradinaj
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj reiterated Tuesday that he is against redrawing borders in Balkans, and said division in ethnic lines is irrational. Original post Here
Kosovo to open embassies in Thailand, Bangladesh, Colombia and Ghana
Kosovo on 11th anniversary of its independence is expected to open new embassies as part of continues efforts of Foreign Ministry to extend its diplomatic representation worldwide. Original post Here
EU’s Mogherini siding with Serbia, says Kosovo PM advisor
EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said Monday that she would be ready to call a new meeting between presidents Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia “the very first morning” after Kosovo suspends 100 percent tax on Serbian goods. Chief of staff to Prime Minister’s Office, Avni …
Government takes decision to increase pensions
The Government of Kosovo took a decision Tuesday to increase state pensions. Original post Here
Kosovo to honour US advice, says FM Pacolli
Kosovo’s Foreign Minister and leader of junior coalition partner, ARK, Behgjet Pacolli, invited Tuesday Kosovo leaders to an urgent meeting and urged them to listen the US advice on suspending import duties on goods from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Original post Here
Serbia proposes demarcation with Kosovo
Demarcation will be Serbia’s official proposal to resolve the Kosovo issue, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic said on Tuesday. Original post Here
Haradinaj wants Germany involve in Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj proposed Berlin to mediate Pristina-Belgrade talks and said the tariffs imposed by his Government on all Serbian goods should be addressed during the dialogue. Original post Here
Kosovo faces Turkey tonight at 20:45 at Prishtina’s “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. President Bajram Begaj wished the Kosovo team success. “Heart in Prishtina. Go, Kosovo!” Begaj wrote on social media. The match is seen …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, announced the creation of a state oil company. He said it will transform the hydrocarbon market and protect consumers. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama addressed rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. He explained that removing …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said today that Albania fights corruption more than ever. He credited government reforms that make systems less vulnerable to corruption. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama highlighted that Albania leads the region in public procurement quality. Ministries and agencies …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania faces no blockage in its EU accession process. He stressed that the country has advanced in closing chapters, but member states make the final decisions. “Reforms are our key to joining the European family,” Hoxha told Top Channel. He rejected claims of any obstacles …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the presentation of a report on Albanian businesses’ readiness for the EU single market. She called it the starting point for a new support program for the private sector. The program will guide businesses over the next four years. It will help them …
Albania participated in the 2026 OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Paris, the Public Administration Department (DAP) announced. Marcela Kërëku, Director of Integrity, Oversight, and Administrative and Judicial Complaints at DAP, represented the country. She highlighted integrity as a key factor for competitiveness and development. During the session …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party (PS) leader, said PS will succeed in the next local elections. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama said, “We start preparing for elections long before others. When others watch us, we focus on ourselves.” He added the party balances election planning …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said Albania’s EU negotiation process is on track. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama rejected media claims of a stalled integration. “These reports are 100% false,” he said. He added, “We follow an agreed calendar with the EU. The European …
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport describes Kosovo as a Balkan fairy tale, a mix of roots, departures, returns, and children scattered across Europe. Kosovo dreams of its first World Cup, and today, that goal in America no longer seems distant. The dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia, which boosted the team’s …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pavel Jablonski, to discuss Albania’s reform progress and democratic standards. During the meeting, Peleshi highlighted that since exiting the monitoring system in April 2024, Albania has made significant advances …