Kosovo Serbs against tax, Trepca statute
Kosovo Serb representatives of five administrative units from all over Kosovo convened Wednesday in Mitrovica North to discuss current political and security situation in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo’s opposition with joint front on dialogue with Serbia
Opposition parties in Kosovo published Wednesday a joint press release when they set the conditions on continuation of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. According to opposition the Parliament should be tasked to set the agenda of talks with Belgrade and not the President of Kosovo who currently leads EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia in …
Ex-KLA commander questioned by war crime prosecutors in Pristina
Sylejman Selimi, former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander has been questioned Wednesday by international special prosecutors, for his role during Kosovo war. Original post Here
Kocijancic: Kosovo, Serbia decide dialogue agenda
Maja Kocijancic, the spokeswoman of the EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, has explained Wednesday the EU position on Trepca mining complex, a day after she told media in Belgrade that ownership of this industrial giant of Kosovo should be addressed during Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President ready for ‘slight’ correction of border
Kosovo’s President favours “slight border correction” as a compromise for a final agreement with Serbia. Thaci made the statements during a debate held at the Council of Foreign Relations in Washington. Original post Here
EU’s Mogherini siding with Serbia, says ex-negotiator of Kosovo
Kosovo’s former chief negotiator in technical dialogue with Serbia, Edita Tahiri, has strongly opposed the statement of the EU spokeswoman, Maja Kocijancic, who told media in Belgrade that the issue of Trepca should be addressed during Pristina-Belgrade dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Speaker against the EU’s agenda for discussing Trepca with Serbia
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has reacted to the EU position that the statute of Trepca mining complex should be resolved during the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
One day EU will ask Kosovo to stop breathing if there is no dialogue with Serbia – Mustafa
Former prime minister of Kosovo and leader of the biggest opposition party, LDK, Isa Mustafa, has reacted to the EU position that status of the Trepca mining complex should be addressed during dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo resources, Trepça will never be part of dialogue with Serbia – Enver Hoxhaj
Kosovo’s deputy prime minister, Enver Hoxhaj, reacted to statements of an EU spokesperson who said the status of the Trepca mining complex should be resolved through dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
European Union went astray, says Kosovo Prime Minister
Kosovo’s Prime Minister has slammed the EU’s position that the future of Trepca mining complex should be solved through dialogue with Serbia. Ramush Haradinaj says Brussels stance proves the EU “went astray”, and accused Brussels of inventing topics aimed at partition of Kosovo, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4, Tirana. Rama said the government will act in the oil market through a public company. The goal is to protect consumers and increase transparency. He added that the legal framework for strategic fuel reserves is also in …
Ryanair officially opened its new base at Tirana’s “Mother Teresa” International Airport. The airline stations three planes in Tirana and adds 21 new destinations across Europe. The Civil Aviation Authority (AAC) says direct connections boost economic growth and increase GDP per capita. AAC adds the move supports government priorities: infrastructure, …
The US Embassy in Albania has warned that groups linked to Iran may target Americans or members of the Iranian opposition living in Albania. These groups could also strike public areas, including tourist sites, shopping centers, hotels, clubs, and restaurants, the embassy said in a social media statement. The embassy …
Albania inaugurated the Belgium–EU–Albania Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUBACCI) at its embassy in Belgium, creating a new platform to strengthen economic ties and trade relations between Albania, Belgium, and the European Union. The event brought together business leaders, institutional representatives, and Belgian agencies, including HUB Brussels and AWEX, fostering …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met today with the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4, Tirana. Rama highlighted Albania’s rapid progress in its EU accession negotiations, saying the country holds the record for opening all negotiation chapters faster than any other nation. “Compared to all countries that went through the negotiation …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met the Socialist Party assembly in Unit 4 today. He outlined plans for the next local elections. Rama said the party started a broad organization and communication drive. They engage members, supporters, and the community. “We involve everyone. We invite supporters and the community to talk …
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sports announced a joint meeting of three permanent parliamentary committees: Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Development; Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora; and Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation, and Institutional Oversight. Officials from the central and local government discussed the implementation of the integrated waste management law and …
Artists Maéva Lessére and Simon Gabillet performed “Mamalia” last night at COD. The performance, guided by Edi Blloshmi, received warm applause. It blends contemporary ballet and theater, where the two characters interact across multiple dimensions. “Two curious souls explore each other’s existence through movements both primitive and modern. They highlight …
The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, provided details on the decisions taken following the government meeting. Ibrahimaj stated that a board will review foreign investment requests in critical sectors. According to her, paper documents and correspondence will be eliminated. She also said that a support measure for enterprises …
Former President of the Constitutional Court, Holta Zaçaj, has been elected First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania. The decision was made by the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania, upon the proposal of Governor Gent Sejko. Holta Zaçaj began her role as a member of the Supervisory …