Serbia’s President admits that Kosovo might create its Army
Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, has commented recent actions of the Kosovo Government who initiated transition of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), a civilian force, into Army of Kosovo. In a press conference in Belgrade, Vucic admitted that Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj might create his army. Original post Here
Kosovo’s FM Pacolli: Putin is a good man
Kosovo’s Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, says Russian President is “a good man”. Original post Here
Veseli says PDK is undergoing reform
The chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, addressing journalists after a meeting of party’s chairmanship said the PDK is undergoing reform. The unannounced meeting of party’s heads came amidst reports that the Minister of Justice, Abelard Tahiri, has handed over his resignation to Prime Minister Ramush …
Thaci and Rama in Geneva plotting on Kosovo borders
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama have shared a joint picture attending the World Economic Forum taking place in Geneva of Switzerland. Thaci who is mastermind behind the idea on land swap with Serbia, continues plot with borders with the support of Albanian PM Edi Rama. …
China returns Kosovo report to UNSC
The UN Security Council will in November discuss UN secretary-general’s quarterly report about Kosovo, media in Belgrade are reporting. The UK and US did not include in the regular agenda of the UNSC reports on Kosovo. Original post Here
Haradinaj says US supports creation of Kosovo Army
Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, says he has full support of the US for creation of Kosovo Army. “The creation of Army is done job,” Haradinaj said in an interview with T7 show Pressing hosted by Leonard Kerquki. He also said that there will be no redrawing of borders in Kosovo. …
Kosovo opposition to file motion of no confidence
Avdullah Hoti, head of parliamentary group of main opposition party in Kosovo – LDK, says opposition will file a motion of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here
Kosovo’s EU Minister in Austria seeks support on visa liberalisation
Kosovo Minister of the European Integration, Dhurata, Hoxha, met on Monday Karoline Edtstadler, state secretary in the Austrian interior ministry, to discuss expectations of Kosovo citizens to move freely in the EU Schengen area, according to a statement of Kosovo’s Ministry of EU Integration. Original post Here
Kosovo’s justice minister offers to resign
Abelard Tahiri, Kosovo’s justice minister, has tendered his resignation dissatisfied with the latest developments in judiciary, including political interference in the judicial process. He said that all these are expected to result in delaying visa liberalisation process for Kosovo citizens. Original post Here
Kosovo Army with “U.S. blessing” says PM Haradinaj
Prime Minister Ramush Ramush Haradinaj upon his return from the U.S. said creation fo Kosovo Army and country’s membership in Interpol, were main topics of discussions during the meetings he had with the U.S. state officials last week. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Staff FIER/TIRANA, July 2, 2025 — In a stunning development that has shaken Albania’s oil sector, police arrested the current CEO of Bankers Petroleum, Chinese national Hongping Xiao, and the company’s former director, Leonidha Çobo, during a surprise raid on the company’s headquarters in Fier on Tuesday. …
CEO Arrested, €4 Billion in Oil Sales Revealed, and Zero Profit Tax Paid to the Albanian State FIER/TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) — Albania’s largest oil producer, Bankers Petroleum, is at the center of a sweeping scandal that prosecutors say involves one of the most egregious cases of tax fraud and …
While Turning UK Migration Debate into Personal Stagecraft TIRANA TIMES — July 2, 2025 — A fiery public exchange between Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and British right-wing populist Nigel Farage has brought the issue of Albanian migration into the political spotlight once again — but this time with a …
The participants of the Growth Plan Summit, 1 July 2025, Skopje; Photo: European Commission By Tirana Times SKOPJE, July 2, 2025 — The European Union’s renewed enthusiasm for enlargement took center stage at this week’s Growth Plan Summit in Skopje, where EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos joined the leaders …
A social media row between British right-winger Nigel Farage and Albania’s premier Edi Rama over the level of crime committed by Albanians in the UK misses the main point. Original post Here
By Klodian Tomorri The history of the global economy is filled with well-documented episodes of collective madness. Often, these episodes have culminated in crises that brought even the greatest empires to their knees—such as the Mississippi Bubble or the South Sea Bubble. In other cases, they have devastated the lives …
As BIRN marks its 20th anniversary, here’s a diverse selection of investigations picked from two decades of in-depth reporting on one of Europe’s most complex and challenging regions. Original post Here
British far-right leader fails to land a punch with Albania’s prime minister in fiery row on social media over the number of Albanians held in UK jails. Original post Here
The Western military alliance’s new national spending benchmark on defence and security may cause problems for smaller and poorer NATO member states in the Balkans who cannot afford 5 per cent of GDP. Original post Here
Jerina Zaloshnja As Albania accelerates the formal process of European Union accession—opening negotiation chapters at a pace that seems to outstrip democratic reforms—it faces an urgent and unavoidable truth: a country cannot genuinely integrate into the EU without first building a functioning rule-of-law society. No volume of technical chapters opened …