EU Spokeswoman refused to comment the adopting of Kosovo’s negotiation platform
Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, who is facilitating Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, refused on Friday to comment the adopting of Pristina’s negotiation platform for the dialogue with Belgrade. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM: Problems with Serbia to be solved soon
A day ahead of US Under-Secretary of State David Hale’s visit to Pristina, the prime minister, Ramush Haradinaj, said that Kosovo-Serbia problems will be solved soon. Original post Here
Kosovo Government registers Trepca as Joint Stock Company
Mining giant Trepca, which is rich in lead, zinc and silver, has been registered as a Joint Stock Company with the Kosovo Government holding 80 percent of shares whereas workers 20 percent of shares. The news has been confirmed by Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj. Serbia is opposing the decision of …
Kosovo’s Parliament approves Platform on Dialogue with Serbia
The Parliament of Kosovo has approved Thursday a platform setting principles of the final phase of dialogue with Serbia, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
One dead, dozens injured following truck accident in Gjilan, Kosovo
One person has died and 20 have been injured after a truck lost control in one of the busiest streets of Gjilan municipality, Kosovo. Some of those injured are in critical condition, authorities announced. Original post Here
Serwer to Thaci: Don’t sell Kosovo’s sovereignty for a bowl of porridge
Daniel Serwer, Professor of Practice of Conflict Management at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and expert on Balkans, is an opponent of land and people swaps in the Balkans, proposed by presidents Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia. Original post Here
Interpol receives Kosovo’s membership application
Interpol’s General Secretariat has confirmed it has received a new application for membership from Kosovo, Pristina-based daily Bota Sot reports. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM asks urgent session of Parliament to discuss platform on dialogue with Serbia
Parliament’s Presidency has approved a request of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who asked holding an extraordinary session of Parliament to discuss the Platform on dialogue which has been drafted by the state delegation on dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Italian PM asks Kosovo to suspend tax and resume dialogue with Serbia
Italian Prime Minister, Guiseppe Conte, said Pristina should suspend the 100 percent tax on Serbian goods opening the way for resumption of the EU-facilitated dialogue with Belgrade. Original post Here
British Embassy slams Kosovo institutions of political appointments
The British Embassy in Pristina issued a press release Wednesday saying that they regret the decision of the Assembly of Kosovo to appoint Naser Shala as Head of the Secretariat of the Kosovo Property Comparison and Verification Agency (KPCVA). As a result of this unfortunate decision, the British Ambassador has …
TIRANA, April 3 – Aubrey Herbert, a British politician, diplomat, and writer, was born in London on 3 April 1880. He became one of the most notable figures in Anglo-Albanian friendship. His travels across Albanian lands from 1904 to 1917 created a deep spiritual bond with the Albanian people and …
TIRANA, April 3 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari presented key security reforms linked to Albania’s European Union integration process. Speaking at a press conference, he outlined progress under Chapter 24 on justice, freedom, and security. He said authorities have achieved measurable results in several areas. In particular, he highlighted stronger …
TIRANA, April 3 – The head of Albania’s Prosecutors Association, Gezim Spahiu, held a series of meetings in the United States this week. He met North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby and US Attorney Robert Higdon Jr. He then continued talks with Jordan Ford, head of financial crimes …
TIRANA. April 3 – Today marks 19 years since the United Nations Security Council debated the Ahtisaari plan. On 3 April 2007, UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari presented the proposal behind closed doors. The plan aimed to grant Kosova supervised independence. At the time, authorities expected President Fatmir Sejdiu to …
The International Commission on Missing Persons has gathered evidence of a series of sites believed to have been used by Albania’s Communist regime to bury the bodies of political opponents, and is calling on the authorities to launch excavations. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 3 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu met with the chief of the Special Anti-Corruption Structure, Klodjan Braho, to discuss the functioning of Albania’s justice system. The talks focused on inter-institutional cooperation in key areas. Gogu highlighted improving the legal framework, strengthening institutional capacities, providing infrastructure support, and increasing …
TIRANA, April 3 – The customs point in Saranda is set to become more efficient and functional. The director general of customs, Besmir Beja, highlighted the importance of strengthening operations at the site. Staff were urged to maintain high standards, follow procedures, and cooperate closely across structures. The goal is …
TIRANA, April 3 – The Royal Illyrian Tombs of Lower Selca attract scholars and tourists each year. They are located in the Mokra region, between Pogradec and Korça in southeastern Albania. The site is one of the Balkans’ most significant archaeological complexes. It was discovered accidentally during the communist era. …
TIRANA, April 3 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari confirmed that Albanian police have increased security measures at critical sites for some time. He spoke during a press briefing addressing the US embassy’s recent security advisory. Lamallari said the embassy notice is standard and mirrors similar alerts in other countries, including …
Before the 1990s, Albania did not treat tourism as a strong economic sector. The government mainly used it as propaganda to show foreign visitors the achievements of the communist state. During the regime, few foreigners entered Albania. The government strictly controlled visits after World War II. Officials monitored not only …