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Serb man arrested for war crimes in Kosovo

A Serb was arrested by the Kosovo Police at the border crossings of Jarinje in northern Kosovo, suspected of committing war crimes against Albanian civilians. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s PM ousts Serb minister from cabinet

Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has relieved of duties minister of Agriculture, Nenad Rikalo, who is member of Srpska List, a coalition partner representing Serbs in Kosovo. Original post Here

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Kosovo Court issues arrest warrant for ex-KLA member who is summoned by war crimes court

Prizren Basic Court has issued an international arrest warrant against former member of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Remzi Shala, who failed to appear at the court when he is facing charges of killing an Albanian civilian during war in Kosovo. Shala has also ignored a summon by the Specialist …

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Kosovo Serb minister to be dismissed on Saturday

Kosovo minister of Agriculture, Nenad Rikalo, is expected to be dismissed on Saturday as a compromise of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj with opposition party of PSD, who conditioned their vote for Budget 2019 in exchange of dismissing Kosovo Serb Minister, who was accused by his former Albanian neighbours for mistreating …

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Kosovo teachers end strike

Kosovo public school teachers reached a tentative deal with Government on Friday – to end a three-week strike. Original post Here

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Ex-KLA commander appointed Kosovo PM’s advisor after released from jail

Former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) General Commander, Sylejman Selimi, who last week was conditionally released from prison, after serving two/thirds of his sentence found guilty by a court on war crimes, has joined Kosovo Prime Minister’s Office as an advisor. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s PM advisor answers to EU’s Mogherini

The Government of Kosovo answered to EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini’s call to revoke tax on Serbian goods and resume the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here

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Negotiations on Kosovo ceding north to Serbia ongoing, says opposition MP

Member of Kosovo Parliament, Ilir Deda, said dialogue between presidents Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia is in an advanced stage and there are written documents confirming that they are about to reach an agreement. Original post Here

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EU’s Mogherini urges Kosovo revoke the tax and resume dialogue

EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, spoke on Friday by phone with Kosovo President Hashim Thaci. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s President expects accountable decisions be taken in coming days

President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, took Facebook on Thursday evening revealing details of a meeting he and other institutional leaders of the country, held with the US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip S. Kosnett. Original post Here

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Share Your Experience: Child Support Payments After Divorce in the Balkans, France

Do you live in the Balkans or France, and have you been awarded child support payments after divorce? Was the process easy – and did you receive the money as the court ordered? Original post Here

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The War in Iran and Albania in a Fragmenting International Order

by Dr. Arben Ramkaj Tirana Times, February 28 2026 – At the very moment when diplomacy appeared to be moving toward a fragile agreement, the United States and Israel launched a unilateral strike against Iran, shifting the region from tense negotiations to open confrontation. The targets included strategic infrastructure and …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 2, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Balkan Govts Scramble to Safeguard Citizens in Middle East Conflict Zone

Some Balkan countries are planning to evacuate stranded citizens from the conflict zone around Iran, others have already managed to fly people out – although some have only issued security warnings. Original post Here

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Albanians Pay Price of Legal Row over Wastewater Treatment Project

For decades, sewage from the Albanian capital has been discharged untreated into the waters of the Lana River in Tirana. Original post Here

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Albania Aligns With U.S. and Israel on Iran

Albania also voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf partners after Iran’s missile attacks. Tirana Times, March 1, 2026 –   Albania threw its support behind U.S. strikes on Iran in the opening hours of the latest Middle East escalation, with Prime Minister Edi Rama declaring that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary …

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Albania Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran

Kosovo and North Macedonia join support for Washington. Tirana Times, February 28, 2026 – Albania threw its support behind U.S. strikes on Iran on Friday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama declaring that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be officially designated a terrorist organization and saying Tirana would move to …

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Albanian Prime Minister Under Pressure Dismisses Deputy Accused of Corruption

After months of defending his deputy and Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku, who faces allegations of manipulating public tenders, Edi Rama finally dismissed her on Thursday night. Original post Here

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Week in Review: Trades and Betrayals

From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes in the region. Original post Here

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PM Rama’s Big Shake-Up as SPAK Closes In

Tirana Times, February 26, 2026 – Prime Minister Edi Rama carried out one of the deepest cabinet reshuffles of his fourth term, replacing officials across several of the most powerful ministries in a move that comes as his government faces rising scrutiny, swelling scandal pressure and an intensifying anti-corruption push …

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Share Your Experience: Child Support Payments After Divorce in the Balkans, France

Do you live in the Balkans or France, and have you been awarded child support payments after divorce? Was the process easy – and did you receive the money as the court ordered? Original post Here

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The War in Iran and Albania in a Fragmenting International Order

by Dr. Arben Ramkaj Tirana Times, February 28 2026 – At the very moment when diplomacy appeared to be moving toward a fragile agreement, the United States and Israel launched a unilateral strike against Iran, shifting the region from tense negotiations to open confrontation. The targets included strategic infrastructure and …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: March 2, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Balkan Govts Scramble to Safeguard Citizens in Middle East Conflict Zone

Some Balkan countries are planning to evacuate stranded citizens from the conflict zone around Iran, others have already managed to fly people out – although some have only issued security warnings. Original post Here

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Albanians Pay Price of Legal Row over Wastewater Treatment Project

For decades, sewage from the Albanian capital has been discharged untreated into the waters of the Lana River in Tirana. Original post Here

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Albania Aligns With U.S. and Israel on Iran

Albania also voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf partners after Iran’s missile attacks. Tirana Times, March 1, 2026 –   Albania threw its support behind U.S. strikes on Iran in the opening hours of the latest Middle East escalation, with Prime Minister Edi Rama declaring that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary …

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Albania Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran

Kosovo and North Macedonia join support for Washington. Tirana Times, February 28, 2026 – Albania threw its support behind U.S. strikes on Iran on Friday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama declaring that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be officially designated a terrorist organization and saying Tirana would move to …

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Albanian Prime Minister Under Pressure Dismisses Deputy Accused of Corruption

After months of defending his deputy and Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku, who faces allegations of manipulating public tenders, Edi Rama finally dismissed her on Thursday night. Original post Here

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Week in Review: Trades and Betrayals

From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes in the region. Original post Here

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PM Rama’s Big Shake-Up as SPAK Closes In

Tirana Times, February 26, 2026 – Prime Minister Edi Rama carried out one of the deepest cabinet reshuffles of his fourth term, replacing officials across several of the most powerful ministries in a move that comes as his government faces rising scrutiny, swelling scandal pressure and an intensifying anti-corruption push …