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US Congressman Engel: I do not want to talk about border correction

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has continued his visits in Washington. At the meeting with Congressman Eliot Engel he presented his idea on border correction, but Engel refused to talk about this issue. Original post Here

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Mogherini speaks to President Thaci of Kosovo

Federica Mogherini, EU foreign policy chief, spoke on the phone to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on Wednesday to review the latest developments in the context of the EU facilitated Dialogue for normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here

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Kosovo Serbs to meet Vucic in Belgrade

Head of Srpska List, Goran Rakic, said that political representatives of Serbs from Kosovo will meet today in Belgrade Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, to agree on further steps after authorities in Pristina imposed a 100 percent tariffs in all goods from Serbia. Original post Here

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Kosovo to define borders with Serbia, says President Thaci

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci says defining the borders between Kosovo and Serbia is a key step toward easing tensions. He made the comments during an interview with Voice of America. Original post Here

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Kosovo Serbs pledge to never pay import tariffs

Hundreds of Kosovo Serbs protested in Mitrovica North again on Wednesday asking the Government of Kosovo to rescind 100 percent tariffs on imports from Serbia. They stated that protests will continue until the decision is revoked. Original post Here

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Kosovo Specialist Chambers launches new website

The Kosovo Specialist Chambers launches its new website today. While the web address remains the same (www.scp-ks.org), the new website features a fresh structure and content, with accessible and intuitive links to the most important information, including links to the court records and the ability to stream future hearings. Original …

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Serb mayors in Kosovo south not intending to resign

Mayors of six Serb-run municipalities in southern part of the Iber River, have supported the decision of the four mayors in northern part of the country, who on Tuesday offered their resignation in protest over Government’s decision to impose 100 percent tariffs in all Serbia’s goods. Original post Here

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Kosovo celebrates Flag Day

Kosovo public institutions are not working today (Wednesday), honouring the Flag Day, 28 November. Original post Here

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Kosnett sworn in as new U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo

Philip S. Kosnett was sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo on Tuesday during a ceremony held at the U.S. State Department. The ceremony was attended also by Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is paying an official visit to Washington. Original post Here

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Bolton says time for Kosovo and Serbia to reach an agreement

U.S. national-security adviser John Bolton met on Tuesday Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and urged Kosovo and Serbia to reach an agreement. Original post Here

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Endrit Shabani Elected as Albania’s Ombudsman in Contested Process

New Ombudsman elected solely with the votes of the ruling majority – a break in tradition – after opposition MPS refused to participate in the vote. Original post Here

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Albania‘s Constitutional Court Temporarily Reinstates Deputy PM Balluku

Court temporarily restores Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku to her duties, after the government disputed a court order that had suspended her. Original post Here

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Budget 2026 – Big on Paper, Poor in Reality

By Nikola Kedhi On paper, Albania enters 2026 as a “success story”: the government speaks of GDP growth around 4%, low inflation, public debt at roughly 53% of GDP, and presents the 2026 Budget as a continuation of stability.In reality, Albania is an economy structurally dependent on construction where extraordinarily large …

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New Chief Chosen for Albania’s Anti-Corruption Prosecution

Albania‘s High Prosecution Council chooses Klodian Braho as new head of the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime – a body with the tough task of tackling high-level graft. Original post Here

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‘The Biggest Fight is With the State,’ Says Albanian Eco-Warrior

Environmentalist Ardian Koci was awarded the 2025 EuroNatur Award for his campaigning conservation work in Albania – but he had already left the country after being fired by the Environment Ministry for speaking his mind. Original post Here

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10KSA in Tirana Saudi Embassy promotes a new culture of health awareness

By Tirana Times Tirana Times, December 10,2025. 10KSA arrived in Tirana through a special awareness-raising event organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the first introduction in Albania of one of the world’s most recognized global initiatives for preventive health and community empowerment. Deputy Ambassador Ahmed …

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New Charges: Deputy PM Balluku Between SPAK and the Constitutional Court

SPAK could move toward a harsher measure against the suspended deputy prime minister, including a request for house arrest or detention. Tirana Times – December 9, 2025 The suspension from office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku has pushed Albania into one of the …

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Albanian Judges Accuse PM of Pressuring Court Over Suspended Minister

Judges Association claims that Edi Rama’s attacks on court decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over legal allegations are designed to undermine faith in the Albanian judiciary. Original post Here

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The Value of the Words of a Few Officials vs. the Actions of many Citizens

By Genc Pollo On the Commissioner’s satisfaction  The statement by Mrs. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, that the general elections in Albania this May were free and fair, but we welcome suggestions for their improvement” rightly caused surprise, irritation and was condemned by the opposition. Fortunately, on Monday the …

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10KSA – Together for Health

Saudi Arabia and the Rise of a New Human-Centered Diplomacy When National Transformation Becomes a Global Movement for Life There are moments when an initiative that begins as a simple community project transforms into a global movement. Moments when awareness campaigns cross the boundaries of public messaging and become part …

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Endrit Shabani Elected as Albania’s Ombudsman in Contested Process

New Ombudsman elected solely with the votes of the ruling majority – a break in tradition – after opposition MPS refused to participate in the vote. Original post Here

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Albania‘s Constitutional Court Temporarily Reinstates Deputy PM Balluku

Court temporarily restores Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku to her duties, after the government disputed a court order that had suspended her. Original post Here

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Budget 2026 – Big on Paper, Poor in Reality

By Nikola Kedhi On paper, Albania enters 2026 as a “success story”: the government speaks of GDP growth around 4%, low inflation, public debt at roughly 53% of GDP, and presents the 2026 Budget as a continuation of stability.In reality, Albania is an economy structurally dependent on construction where extraordinarily large …

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New Chief Chosen for Albania’s Anti-Corruption Prosecution

Albania‘s High Prosecution Council chooses Klodian Braho as new head of the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime – a body with the tough task of tackling high-level graft. Original post Here

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‘The Biggest Fight is With the State,’ Says Albanian Eco-Warrior

Environmentalist Ardian Koci was awarded the 2025 EuroNatur Award for his campaigning conservation work in Albania – but he had already left the country after being fired by the Environment Ministry for speaking his mind. Original post Here

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10KSA in Tirana Saudi Embassy promotes a new culture of health awareness

By Tirana Times Tirana Times, December 10,2025. 10KSA arrived in Tirana through a special awareness-raising event organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the first introduction in Albania of one of the world’s most recognized global initiatives for preventive health and community empowerment. Deputy Ambassador Ahmed …

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New Charges: Deputy PM Balluku Between SPAK and the Constitutional Court

SPAK could move toward a harsher measure against the suspended deputy prime minister, including a request for house arrest or detention. Tirana Times – December 9, 2025 The suspension from office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku has pushed Albania into one of the …

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Albanian Judges Accuse PM of Pressuring Court Over Suspended Minister

Judges Association claims that Edi Rama’s attacks on court decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over legal allegations are designed to undermine faith in the Albanian judiciary. Original post Here

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The Value of the Words of a Few Officials vs. the Actions of many Citizens

By Genc Pollo On the Commissioner’s satisfaction  The statement by Mrs. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, that the general elections in Albania this May were free and fair, but we welcome suggestions for their improvement” rightly caused surprise, irritation and was condemned by the opposition. Fortunately, on Monday the …

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10KSA – Together for Health

Saudi Arabia and the Rise of a New Human-Centered Diplomacy When National Transformation Becomes a Global Movement for Life There are moments when an initiative that begins as a simple community project transforms into a global movement. Moments when awareness campaigns cross the boundaries of public messaging and become part …