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US maintains support for KFOR and the presence of U.S. troops at Camp Bondsteel

US maintains support for KFOR and the presence of U.S. troops at Camp Bondsteel, US Embassy announced on Friday shutting down speculations that the US has threatened with withdrawal of troops from Kosovo if tax on Serbian goods is not suspended. Original post Here

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Haradinaj meets MEPs: I got green light on visas

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj met on Friday a seven-MEP strong delegation, headed by Foreign Affairs Committee Chair, David McAllister, when he got confirmation and green loight on visa liberalisation. Original post Here

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EU unjust with Kosovo, says Veseli after meeting MEPs

Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, met on Friday a high-level delegation of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to discuss the European agenda of Kosovo. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s PM accuses President of damaging country’s interests

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said Friday the President Hashim Thaci is harming country’s interests by promoting the idea on redrawing borders during dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here

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Kosovo's President rejects any idea of a land swap with Serbia

Kosovo’s President Hashim Thaci said Friday in the Albanian capital Tirana that a land swap with Serbia would never occur. Original post Here

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US sends special envoy to Kosovo to revive dialogue with Serbia

US top foreign service official, David Hale, is set to visit Kosovo on 8-9 March when he will meet Kosovo state leaders, US Embassy to Pristina confirmed. Hale who is undersecretary of state for political affairs, the third-highest ranking position in the State Department, comes to Pristina at the time …

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Serbia lobbying against Kosovo’s membership to Interpol

Days after Kosovo authorities announced renewal of bid to joint Interpol, Serbia’s Minister of Interior, Nebojsa Stefanovic, sent a letter to Interpol general secretary and president asking this organization reject Pristina’s bid. Original post Here

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Redrawing borders is dangerous, says British Ambassador O’Connell

British Ambassador to Kosovo Ruairi O’Connell talking on the land swap idea, said redrawing borders in Balkans is dangerous. Original post Here

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Hague Prosecutors summon another ex-KLA commander

The Specialist Prosecutor’s Office based at the Hague has summoned former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Agim Kuci, for questioning as suspect for his role during 1998-1999 war in Kosovo. Original post Here

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Tax undermines US-Kosovo partnership, Embassy

US Embassy to Pristina has issued a press release after the visit of the National Security Council (NSC) Deputy Senior Director for Europe John Erath and NSC Director for European Affairs Brad Berkley. The US Embassy reiterats their message to Kosovo leaders that the tariffs on Serbian and Bosnian products …

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Salvador Dalí Exhibition Comes to Tirana

The Center for Openness and Dialogue (COD) announced that it will soon open a premiere exhibition of one of the most extraordinary artists of global Surrealism, Salvador Dalí. The exhibition “Salvador Dalí” will open on April 9. It forms part of the “Argillet Collection,” curated by collector Christine Argillet. The …

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Rama: Municipalities Must Identify Historic Houses for Museum Conversion

Prime Minister Edi Rama called on mayors to draft plans to convert old houses into museums. He urged them to identify buildings with strong heritage value and save them from decay. Speaking at a meeting with mayors, Rama said the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports has launched a process …

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Koçiu: Reconstruction of “Shefqet Doda” Cultural Palace in Mat Sets Albania 2030 Standard

The reconstruction of the “Shefqet Doda” Cultural Palace in Mat has brought new life to the city’s cultural and artistic scene. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu, Minister Blendi Gonxhja, Mayor Altin Bojnini, and MP Agron Malaj visited the upgraded facilities. Koçiu said the project restores one of Mat’s key symbols. …

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Rama: Albania Has a Historic Moment to Join the EU0

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also leader of the Socialist Party of Albania, met the party assembly in Unit 3 in Tirana. Rama praised the results in the unit. He said the unit shows growth. He thanked party members for their work. He said 10 out of 12 regions show growth, …

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CINEMA – Four Films to Make Your Easter Even More Special

Easter is approaching. If you want to enjoy the holiday with family or friends, here are four perfect films to watch together, reports hynerd.it. Who Framed Roger Rabbit In an alternate Hollywood where animated characters and humans coexist, detective Eddie Valiant investigates a case involving the cartoon star Roger Rabbit, …

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42 Americans Sworn in as New Peace Corps Volunteers in Albania

Today, 42 Americans took the oath to serve as Peace Corps volunteers in Albania for two years. The U.S. Embassy announced that Nancy VanHorn and Mirela Kumbaro attended the ceremony. VanHorn said the Peace Corps reflects the spirit of ordinary citizens stepping forward to serve. She called it “America at …

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Fuel Price Increase: Kosovo Government Approves Draft Law on Price Caps

The government of Kosovo, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, approved on Friday draft laws on price caps and mandatory health insurance, which are to be submitted to the Assembly of Kosovo for approval before becoming law. This marks a renewed effort by Kurti to strengthen these two laws, after …

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War in Iran / Albanian Government Cuts Fuel Excise by 20%

The Albanian government has undertaken a new fiscal measure to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices in international markets. Through a recently approved normative act, a 20% reduction in excise taxes on diesel and gasoline has been introduced, to be applied under specific conditions. According to the decision, the …

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Rama: We Will Begin Producing Firefighting Vehicles for Municipalities

Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Friday with socialist mayors, where he emphasized that a key priority is the strengthening of emergency services. He noted that special focus is being placed on firefighting units, which face difficulties during the peak summer season due to frequent wildfires. Rama announced …

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Rama: Legal Aid Offices in Municipalities to Assist Citizens with Legalizations

Prime Minister Edi Rama, during a meeting with mayors, stated that the next steps related to a project aimed at supporting local government are a primary focus. Rama also underlined that a key element of the work plan is maximum engagement in the legalization process. He said that, in cooperation …

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Salvador Dalí Exhibition Comes to Tirana

The Center for Openness and Dialogue (COD) announced that it will soon open a premiere exhibition of one of the most extraordinary artists of global Surrealism, Salvador Dalí. The exhibition “Salvador Dalí” will open on April 9. It forms part of the “Argillet Collection,” curated by collector Christine Argillet. The …

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Rama: Municipalities Must Identify Historic Houses for Museum Conversion

Prime Minister Edi Rama called on mayors to draft plans to convert old houses into museums. He urged them to identify buildings with strong heritage value and save them from decay. Speaking at a meeting with mayors, Rama said the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports has launched a process …

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Koçiu: Reconstruction of “Shefqet Doda” Cultural Palace in Mat Sets Albania 2030 Standard

The reconstruction of the “Shefqet Doda” Cultural Palace in Mat has brought new life to the city’s cultural and artistic scene. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu, Minister Blendi Gonxhja, Mayor Altin Bojnini, and MP Agron Malaj visited the upgraded facilities. Koçiu said the project restores one of Mat’s key symbols. …

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Rama: Albania Has a Historic Moment to Join the EU0

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also leader of the Socialist Party of Albania, met the party assembly in Unit 3 in Tirana. Rama praised the results in the unit. He said the unit shows growth. He thanked party members for their work. He said 10 out of 12 regions show growth, …

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CINEMA – Four Films to Make Your Easter Even More Special

Easter is approaching. If you want to enjoy the holiday with family or friends, here are four perfect films to watch together, reports hynerd.it. Who Framed Roger Rabbit In an alternate Hollywood where animated characters and humans coexist, detective Eddie Valiant investigates a case involving the cartoon star Roger Rabbit, …

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42 Americans Sworn in as New Peace Corps Volunteers in Albania

Today, 42 Americans took the oath to serve as Peace Corps volunteers in Albania for two years. The U.S. Embassy announced that Nancy VanHorn and Mirela Kumbaro attended the ceremony. VanHorn said the Peace Corps reflects the spirit of ordinary citizens stepping forward to serve. She called it “America at …

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Fuel Price Increase: Kosovo Government Approves Draft Law on Price Caps

The government of Kosovo, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, approved on Friday draft laws on price caps and mandatory health insurance, which are to be submitted to the Assembly of Kosovo for approval before becoming law. This marks a renewed effort by Kurti to strengthen these two laws, after …

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War in Iran / Albanian Government Cuts Fuel Excise by 20%

The Albanian government has undertaken a new fiscal measure to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices in international markets. Through a recently approved normative act, a 20% reduction in excise taxes on diesel and gasoline has been introduced, to be applied under specific conditions. According to the decision, the …

News

Rama: We Will Begin Producing Firefighting Vehicles for Municipalities

Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Friday with socialist mayors, where he emphasized that a key priority is the strengthening of emergency services. He noted that special focus is being placed on firefighting units, which face difficulties during the peak summer season due to frequent wildfires. Rama announced …

News

Rama: Legal Aid Offices in Municipalities to Assist Citizens with Legalizations

Prime Minister Edi Rama, during a meeting with mayors, stated that the next steps related to a project aimed at supporting local government are a primary focus. Rama also underlined that a key element of the work plan is maximum engagement in the legalization process. He said that, in cooperation …