Duchich: Thaci’s visit at Gazivoda, for internal political consumption
Colonel Nick Ducich, commander of the US KFOR troops in Kosovo, says situation in Kosovo is calm and stable. Commenting the visit of Kosovo president Hashim Thaci at Gazivoda lake last week, The US Colonel who is Serb ancestry said his visit is more for internal political consumption. Original post …
Kosovo’s President met his former enemies while visiting Serb controlled north
President Hashim Thaci who last week made a surprise rare visit to the northern part of Kosovo inhabited and controlled by Serbs, said that he chatted with local Serbs and some of them were his former adversaries during “armed conflict” in Kosovo. Thaci during the 1998-99 war in Kosovo was …
Kosovo Government reshuffle possible, senior PDK official says
Deputy chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Enver Hoxhaj, commenting on internal reforms of this ruling party, announced potential reshuffle of Government which as he said will affect some of the ministers of his party represented in Ramush Haradinaj’s Government. Original post Here
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
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and a whole lot more. Original post Here
From data leaks and criminal hacks to smear campaigns, BIRN’s digital rights monitoring team documented widespread privacy violations and assaults on freedom of speech across Southeast Europe in July. Original post Here
As fires rage at overflowing and often illegal landfills in Albania, companies with criminal connections keep securing waste management contracts with the state. Original post Here
Across the region, our selection of this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories suggests that alarm bells are going off in many countries – and not only because of the wildfires. Original post Here
The owners of the biggest broadcasters in Albania have all benefitted from ‘strategic investor’ status granted by the government for other projects, raising doubts about editorial independence. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) , August 13,2025— Fierce wildfires swept across Albania this week, killing one person, injuring at least 10 and forcing mass evacuations from southern towns to central mountain villages, as much of the Mediterranean battles deadly blazes fueled by extreme summer heat. Authorities said more than 10,000 …