Serbia protesting deployment of Montenegro officers in Kosovo
Senior state officials of Serbia are opposing Montenegro’s decision to deploy two of its army officers to the KFOR mission in Kosovo, saying it was not the act of a friend. Original post Here
Plenary session of Kosovo Parliament resumes today
Today, at 09:00 the Parliament of Kosovo will resume its plenary session. Original post Here
Western Balkans leaders to meet in London
Western Balkan leaders are set to meet today in London to discuss economy in the region, security and political cooperation. Original post Here
Delawie concerned about resignations of KSF Serb members
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, has reacted Friday on the request of Kosovo Serb members to leave the Kosovo Security Force (KSF). Delawie is concerned with the external intimidation of the KSF members. Original post Here
World Bank approves €20 million loan supporting Kosovo’s Digital Infrastructure
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved on Thursday the Kosovo Digital Economy (KODE) Project to increase access to better high-speed broadband services and online knowledge sources, services, and labour markets for the people of Kosovo. The loan for the project is in the amount of € 20,700,000. Original …
Haradinaj warns Thaci with dismissal if he violates Constitution during dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, in a press conference on Friday said the Government has proceeded to the Assembly a report on the results of the dialogue with Serbia. He said the report represents factual situation, noting that Kosovo’s priority is implementation of the Agreement on energy, reached during the …
Kosovo Government proceeds to Parliament a report on talks with Serbia
Kosovo Government adopted Friday the Report on Achievements and Challenges in Implementation of the Brussels Agreement. The Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said the report will be proceeded to Parliament for a review. Original post Here
Philip S. Kosnett is the new US Ambassador to Kosovo
Philip S. Kosnett, the current Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the United States Embassy in Ankara, has been nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump for ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, according to a readout published late Thursday. Original post Here
Pacolli refutes Serbia’s claims that Papua New Guinea has revoked Kosovo’s recognition
Serbian Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, in a press conference on Thursday alleged that Papua New Guinea has revoked Kosovo’s recognition becoming the sixth country to do so. But Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, rebutted Dacic’s claims, saying that Dacic continues spreading fake news against Kosovo’s statehood. Original post Here
Kosovo’s EU Minister asks Germany to support visa liberalisation
Kosovo Minister of the European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, during her official visit to Germany, was received on Thursday by Stephan Mayer, Germany’s deputy interior minister. Hoxha asked German deputy minister to support visa liberalisation for Kosovo. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …
Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend. Original post Here
Genc Pollo – President of the Paneuropa Albania MovementFormer Minister and MP April 2025 “Whatever the European Court decides—if it says it can’t be done, we won’t do it; if it says it can, we will.” This was, roughly speaking, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s stance in March 2023, expressed at …
An in-depth investigation into the EU-backed trans-Balkan transport project that remains stalled decades after its launch. Over two decades ago, European planners and Balkan leaders laid out the idea off Corridor VIII, a transport route that would traverse and link the difficult-to-navigate terrains of Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Its …