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Kosovo NGO files criminal report against Serbian war crime suspects

Representatives of the Group of Civil Society for collecting of war crime evidence, are expected to file today a criminal report against individuals who according to representatives of the NGO are suspected of committing war crimes in the region of Gjakova during 1998-99 war. Original post Here

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Kosovo, Serbia Prime Ministers to meet today in Vienna

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush is in Vienna today attending a meeting of the prime ministers of Western Balkans. Original post Here

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No Kosovo Army on 28 November

The package of laws on transition of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) into Army of Kosovo have been approved by Parliament in the first reading, but despite announcements that the legislation package on the army would be finalised on 28 November, members of the Parliament’s Committee on KSF stated that …

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Kosovo’s partition part of Putin’s strategic plan, warns US analyst

David Philips, director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights, says the Russian President sees Kosovo as a US project and destabilisation of the country is the way Putin wants to retaliate the US for launching the NATO’s campaign against …

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Interpol to vote for Kosovo’s membership despite Serbia’s lobbying

The International law enforcement agency Interpol is set to vote on Kosovo’s membership despite intensive Serbia’s lobbying against it. Police chiefs from around the world gathered in Dubai on Sunday for Interpol’s general assembly and one of the points of the agenda is also voting whether to accept Kosovo as …

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Russian Foreign Minister Refutes Thaci: We Support Solution to Kosovo Issue if Serbia Accepts It

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, said that Moscow will be ready to consider a solution on Kosovo’s issue, in a constructive manner, as long as it is acceptable to Serbia. Original post Here

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Turkish Ambassador’s motorcade involved in deadly crash in Kosovo

Four people have been killed following an accident involving the motorcade of Turkish Ambassador to Kosovo and a car near capital Pristina. Ambassador and members of her escort are among those injured. Original post Here

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Kosovo ready to join Interpol, says Pacolli

Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli says Kosovo has fulfilled all the criteria to become full-fledged member of international security organisations, including Interpol. Original post Here

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Serbia shouldn’t be afraid of Kosovo in Interpol, but its unsettled criminal past, says DPM Hoxhaj

Shortly before Interpol General Assembly vote on Kosovo’s membership, deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj, says that Serbia should not be afraid of Kosovo’s membership into this police organisation. Original post Here

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Kosovo Army creation irreversible process, says deputy minister of KSF

Deputy Minister of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), Burim Ramadani, says that by the end of the year the Parliament will approve the package of laws enabling transition of the KSF into Kosovo Army. Original post Here

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PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

The Albanian Prime Minister’s suggestions have largely and consistently proven not to be in Kosovo’s best interest October 29, 2025 By Veton Suroi Last week, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a new recommendation for Kosovo in the process of normalizing relations with Serbia: “In my view, Kosovo should completely …

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Albanian Officials’ Harassment of Journalists is Becoming Normalised

Intimidation of journalists working for independent media in Albania is getting worse, as state-level and local officials attempt to silence critical voices, both online and face-to-face. Original post Here

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EU Enlargement Report Criticises Serbia, Hails Montenegro’s Progress

Tough European Commission report takes Serbian democratic backsliding to task – while saying Montenegro will probably be the first among the current candidate countries to join the EU. Original post Here

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Oligarchy, Governance, and Justice in the Eyes of Citizens’ Expectations

By Zef Preçi The recent decision of Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption (SPAK) to formally indict Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku on charges related to abuse of office and corruption has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Balluku widely regarded as the government’s second-in-command and …

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Drug Shortages, Delays and Debts: Breast Cancer Treatment in Albania

Delays and drug shortages in the public healthcare system force hundreds of Albanian women every year to seek expensive, private treatment for breast cancer. Original post Here

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The Sound of Freedom: Why MTV was Beloved in the Balkans

MTV is shutting down its European music video channels, which were once symbols of freedom for many young people in the Balkans and the former Eastern Bloc. Lida Hujic had a front-row seat when the channel was at its peak. Original post Here

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Fatos Nano, Albania’s Reformist Prime Minister, Dies at 73

Tirana, October 31, 2025  Former Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano, the reformist leader who transformed the country’s Communist Party into a modern European-style Socialist Party and who steered Albania through several of its most turbulent post-communist years, has died at the age of 73. Nano  a figure at once admired, …

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Constitutional Court Overturns Dismissal: Veliaj Formally Reinstated as Tirana Mayor

Tirana November 3,2025 The Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of Erion Veliaj, annulling the government’s decision to dismiss him from office and invalidating President Bajram Begaj’s decree for early elections in Tirana. With a 5–3 vote, the Court decided that Veliaj  who has been in pre-trial detention for nine …

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Albania Constitutional Court Overturns Decision Sacking Tirana Mayor

Country’s top court rules in favour of ousted Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj regarding his dismissal – also cancelling fresh elections for a replacement for Veliaj, who is facing corruption charges. Original post Here

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Commemorating the Restoration of China’s Legitimate Seat at the United Nations, Preserving and Advancing the Traditional China–Albania Friendship

— Article by the Chinese Ambassador to Albania, Pang Chunxue On 25 October 1971, at the 26th Session of the UN General Assembly, Resolution 2758 was adopted by an overwhelming majority, restoring all the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations and recognizing the representatives …

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PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

The Albanian Prime Minister’s suggestions have largely and consistently proven not to be in Kosovo’s best interest October 29, 2025 By Veton Suroi Last week, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a new recommendation for Kosovo in the process of normalizing relations with Serbia: “In my view, Kosovo should completely …

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Albanian Officials’ Harassment of Journalists is Becoming Normalised

Intimidation of journalists working for independent media in Albania is getting worse, as state-level and local officials attempt to silence critical voices, both online and face-to-face. Original post Here

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EU Enlargement Report Criticises Serbia, Hails Montenegro’s Progress

Tough European Commission report takes Serbian democratic backsliding to task – while saying Montenegro will probably be the first among the current candidate countries to join the EU. Original post Here

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Oligarchy, Governance, and Justice in the Eyes of Citizens’ Expectations

By Zef Preçi The recent decision of Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption (SPAK) to formally indict Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku on charges related to abuse of office and corruption has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Balluku widely regarded as the government’s second-in-command and …

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Drug Shortages, Delays and Debts: Breast Cancer Treatment in Albania

Delays and drug shortages in the public healthcare system force hundreds of Albanian women every year to seek expensive, private treatment for breast cancer. Original post Here

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The Sound of Freedom: Why MTV was Beloved in the Balkans

MTV is shutting down its European music video channels, which were once symbols of freedom for many young people in the Balkans and the former Eastern Bloc. Lida Hujic had a front-row seat when the channel was at its peak. Original post Here

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Fatos Nano, Albania’s Reformist Prime Minister, Dies at 73

Tirana, October 31, 2025  Former Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano, the reformist leader who transformed the country’s Communist Party into a modern European-style Socialist Party and who steered Albania through several of its most turbulent post-communist years, has died at the age of 73. Nano  a figure at once admired, …

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Constitutional Court Overturns Dismissal: Veliaj Formally Reinstated as Tirana Mayor

Tirana November 3,2025 The Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of Erion Veliaj, annulling the government’s decision to dismiss him from office and invalidating President Bajram Begaj’s decree for early elections in Tirana. With a 5–3 vote, the Court decided that Veliaj  who has been in pre-trial detention for nine …

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Albania Constitutional Court Overturns Decision Sacking Tirana Mayor

Country’s top court rules in favour of ousted Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj regarding his dismissal – also cancelling fresh elections for a replacement for Veliaj, who is facing corruption charges. Original post Here

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Commemorating the Restoration of China’s Legitimate Seat at the United Nations, Preserving and Advancing the Traditional China–Albania Friendship

— Article by the Chinese Ambassador to Albania, Pang Chunxue On 25 October 1971, at the 26th Session of the UN General Assembly, Resolution 2758 was adopted by an overwhelming majority, restoring all the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations and recognizing the representatives …