Eight dead after bus overturns in Macedonia
At least eight people died and more than 20 were injured after a bus rolled over on Skopje-Tetovo highway on Wednesday, authorities in Macedonia said. Original post Here
US Congressman Engel reminds Serbia that no EU membership without recognizing Kosovo
US Congressman Eliot Engel made it clear to Serbia that there will be no EU membership without recognizing Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo’s state mobile operator begins using new +383 dialling code only
State-owned Kosovo Telecom gave up using the Monaco’s +377 code for mobile calls, and as of this week is using the +383 international dialling code allocated to Kosovo by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 15 December 2016. Original post Here
Kosovo Security Force cannot enter north without NATO’s approval, says Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General reiterated Wednesday that the Kosovo Security Forces (KSF) cannot enter the northern part of the country without NATO’s permission. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President, US Ambassador agree tariffs should be suspended
President Hashim Thaci met today US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip S. Kosnett, to discuss current political developments focusing on resumption of dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Serbia is taunting Kosovo, tax to be revoked after recognition – PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj asked for understanding of the US allies for resisting revocation of tariffs on Serbian goods, saying that Serbia is taunting Kosovo and he wants a final comprehensive agreement with Belgrade before revoking the tax. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President receives credentials from Turkish Ambassador
Newly appointed Ambassador of Turkey to Pristina, Çağrı Sakar, has presented presents the Letter of Credentials to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci. Original post Here
Kosovo’s platform on dialogue with Serbia ready
Kosovo’s negotiation team in dialogue with Serbia has finalised a platform on dialogue. Co-head of the state negotiation team, Fatmir Limaj, says the draft platform will be forwarded to institutional leaders on Wednesday and be submitted to Parliament on Thursday for final approval. Original post Here
No north or south, Kosovo is one – PM Haradinaj answers NATO’s Secretary General
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj answered to NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg who said Tuesday that Kosovo Security Force should be deployed in northern part of the country only with KFOR’s consent. Original post Here
US diplomats on tariffs: It’s incredible that Kosovo values our friendship so lightly as to ignore our advice
Kosovo institutional leaders received a letter from the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Matthew Palmer, who urged them to suspend tax on Serbian and Bosnian products. Original post Here
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha reacted to the protest of Albanian students in North Macedonia. They demand the right to take exams in Albanian. In a post on X, Hoxha said the use of the mother tongue is a fundamental right. The Constitution and the Law on …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha spoke about the Fourth Diaspora Summit in a TV interview. This year’s summit will focus on economic, social, and cultural issues. It will include discussions on integrating the diaspora into Albania’s development. Hoxha said the three previous summits strengthened ties with the …
After week 30 of the Abissnet Superiore, national youth team coaches picked the best lineup and coach of the week. They used a 1-4-4-2 formation. Goalkeeper: Romeo Harizaj (Vora) kept a clean sheet against Teuta. Defenders: Faton Neziri (Dinamo City), Eljon Sota (Egnatia), Elmando Gjini (Vllaznia), Luciano Vera (Tirana). Midfielders: …
Prime Minister Edi Rama released a new book. It is called At the Moon’s Table. The book collects his speeches from iftar dinners. Moreover, Rama said he wrote it out of love for the Albanian language. “I love my language. Therefore, I write. Printing it in a book preserves it,” …
The Directorate for the Investigation of Cyber Crimes at the State Police has raised the alarm this Monday about the circulation of fraudulent SMS messages, which falsely appear as notifications from postal services regarding package deliveries. According to the official announcement, these messages contain suspicious links and urge citizens to …
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, after a two-hour meeting with the leader of Democratic League of Kosovo, Lumir Abdixhiku, confirmed that there was nothing new from the meeting. However, Kurti remains optimistic that through meetings they can reach an agreement, though not from today’s meeting. “While we no …
Today in Skopje, hundreds of Albanian law students in North Macedonia staged a large protest, demanding the use of their mother tongue in graduation exams—a right that exists in practice only on paper. With chants such as “Albanian language is our right,” “We speak Albanian,” and “There is no state …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, reacted to the protest of Albanian students in North Macedonia, emphasizing that the use of one’s mother tongue is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution and the Law on the Use of Languages. In a post on X, Hoxha underlined …
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, stated this Monday on Euronews Albania, in an interview with Thimi Samraxhiu, that Albania’s EU accession process has not been blocked by any country and, according to him, the process is continuing. The minister also emphasized that the process is demanding …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, gave an exclusive interview to Euronews Albania with moderator Thimi Samarxhiu regarding the country’s EU integration process and its international relations. In the interview, Hoxha also focused on relations with Greece, which, according to him, are currently among the best they …