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 …
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
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
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
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 …
Kosovo’s Haradinaj insists on keeping tax despite facing consequences
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says internal disagreements over tax imposed on Serbian goods are damaging Kosovo. He said the tariffs on Serbian imports introduced by his Government in November last year will remain into force until he gets guarantees on a final agreement with Serbia. Haradinaj says he is ready …
US threatens withdrawal of troops from Kosovo if tax is not suspended
US national security officials during their visit to Kosovo have threatened with withdrawal of military presence if leaders in Pristina keeps resisting their appeal on suspension of tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods. Currently the US has 650 troops stationed in Kosovo, mainly in the US military base of Bondsteel, …
Kosovo President visits opposition leader amidst debate on suspension of tax
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has visited on Wednesday the head of Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Isa Mustafa. Original post Here
Opening borders issue is Serbia’s agenda, says Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Defence
Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Defence and member of Ramush Haradinaj’s party, AAK, says opening of borders issue during Pristina-Belgrade dialogue is Russia’s agenda. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Haradinaj resists US national security officials advice to suspend tax
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and President Hashim Thaci hosted Wednesday US national security officials, John Erath and William Berkley, who urged Kosovo to suspend tax on Serbian and Bosnia Herzegovina goods. Haradinaj in a Facebook post indicated that the tax will not be revoked despite US officials call. But …
On the eve of Catholic Easter, many believers gathered in Mother Teresa Square in Tirana for the Way of the Cross procession. The event brought together participants for a key religious ritual. Holding candles and offering prayers, Catholic believers marked Good Friday with a solemn procession. Archbishop Arjan Dodaj of …
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Friday with Socialist Party members from Unit No. 3 in Tirana. During his speech, Rama emphasized that the ruling majority has already begun groundwork to secure an even deeper victory in the upcoming elections, while mocking the opposition, saying that despite their …
The Transparency Board has decided on Friday to increase the price of fuel and its by-products. According to the decision, the retail price of diesel (gasoil) under the SSH EN 590 standard must not exceed 224 ALL per liter, while the wholesale price is set at 212 ALL per liter. …
During Friday’s parliamentary session in the Assembly of Kosovo, Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) MP Ganimete Musliu interrupted Prime Minister Albin Kurti, taking his microphone and demanding that he return to the topic. “Can you get back to the point, Prime Minister, because you’ve had four years in government and …
Albania produced 7.5 million megawatt-hours of electricity during 2025, of which 1.3 million megawatt-hours were lost in the distribution network. This represents a loss level of around 17%, showing a downward trend compared to previous years. Electricity losses, caused by theft or network depreciation, were significantly reduced last year. Data …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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, …