KFOR does not have to comment Serbia’s President statements, a spokesperson says
KFOR does not have to comment Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic’s statement and reiterated that this morning a Kosovo Police operation has been conducted in northern Kosovo, based on a warrant issued by Pristina’s prosecutor. Original post Here
Thaci-Vucic plan on partition of Kosovo in action
The Kosovo Police (KP) operation in northern part of Kosovo resulting in arrest of four Serbs suspected of their involvement in Oliver Ivanovic’s killing contains the signature of President of Kosovo. He wants to keep Serb-controlled northern part of the country under continuous tensions at any cost. Original post Here
KFOR: Police action in north to bring suspects to justice
KFOR spokesperson said on Friday they were informed about the Kosovo police Special ROSU unit operation in Mitrovica North, adding the reason was bringing to justice four people suspected of involvement in Oliver Ivanovic’s murder. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb Leader Milan Radoicic wanted by the police
Kosovo Serb politician, Milan Radoicic, who according to media is the real power holder in northern Kosovo, is in the list of wanted people. The Kosovo Police Special Units – ROSU, have searched on Friday morning the house of the deputy head of Srpska List, Milan Radoicic. Original post Here
Kosovo Police operation has nothing to do with political developments, Haradinaj says
Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj says operation of the Kosovo Police Special Units in Mitrovica North on Friday morning when four Serbs were arrested suspected of their involvement in assassination of the Kosovo Serb leader Oliver Ivanovic in January 2018, has nothing to do with the current political developments, Gazeta Express …
Kosovo Police arrests four people in Mitrovica North involved in Ivanovic’s case
Kosovo Police have arrested three Serbs in Mitrovica North early on Friday suspected of their involvement in murder of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic, and one for resisting police. Two of the arrested persons are police officers. Original post Here
KFOR refutes Serbia’s President: We have not stopped Kosovo Police to enter the north
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic during a meeting with Kosovo Serb political representatives in Belgrade stated that he had information that Pristina’s police and special forces were heading toward the north of Kosovo, mostly populated by the Serbs, and that they were allegedly stopped by KFOR. Original post Here
Serbia’s goods that did not address Kosovo by its constitutional name removed from shelves
Municipalities of Mitrovica South, Vushtrri, Skenderaj, and Drenas have started implementation of the Government’s decision on removing from shelves all Serbia’s goods that did not address Kosovo by its constitutional name. Original post Here
Serbia’s President Midnight Message to Kosovo
Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vucic, appearing late on Wednesday before media in Belgrade has opposed the 100 percent tax imposed by Kosovo, asking the customs tariffs be reversed. Original post Here
Kosovo announces reciprocity measures on Serbia’s car plates
Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister, Fatmir Limaj, says that in addition to 100 percent customs tariffs in Serbia’s goods, authorities in Pristina are considering application of reciprocity measure with Serbia also on vehicle plates. Original post Here
Whether it’s political crises, corruption or political monopolies, our Balkan Insight Premium stories this week highlight the stalemates that so often hold the region back. Original post Here
Analysts and opposition MPs say Prime Minister Edi Rama’s public backing for his indicted deputy is a direct challenge to the fight against organised crime and corruption. Original post Here
Mayor Erion Veliaj looks on course to continue governing the city from his jail cell – after the Constitutional Court annulled his dismissal and PM Edi Rama said he will not call early elections in Tirana. Original post Here
In the first of her monthly dispatches from the heartland of the European Union, Gjeraqina Tuhina looks at which Balkan states have been getting gold stars – or black marks – from the enlargement commissioners. Original post Here
1. The Last Cycle of Extremist Ideologies in the Old Continent – Council of Europe In 2011, the Council of Europe adopted the final version of the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention), which contained many useful provisions. However, Article 3(c), which …
TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) November 11, 2025. The criminal charges filed against Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku over the Llogara Tunnel project have pushed Albania’s flagship justice reform into uncharted territory, bringing prosecutors closer than ever to the core of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government. The Special …
Albania’s smaller parties believe the country’s two main political forces unexpectedly agreed to work together on electoral reform in order to fix the system to maintain their dominance. Original post Here
The Western Balkan countries remain important corridors in Europe for drug and human trafficking and migrant smuggling, says the 2025 Organised Crime Index, produced by an anti-graft NGO. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Tirana Times sat with the Head of the Taipei Representative office in Italy, Ambassador Vincent Tsao on his recent visit to Albania to talk about cooperation and exchange in technology, development, education and more… Your Excellency, Taiwan is known globally for its advanced technology and innovation sectors. What specific areas …