Interpol receives Kosovo’s membership application
Interpol’s General Secretariat has confirmed it has received a new application for membership from Kosovo, Pristina-based daily Bota Sot reports. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM asks urgent session of Parliament to discuss platform on dialogue with Serbia
Parliament’s Presidency has approved a request of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who asked holding an extraordinary session of Parliament to discuss the Platform on dialogue which has been drafted by the state delegation on dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Italian PM asks Kosovo to suspend tax and resume dialogue with Serbia
Italian Prime Minister, Guiseppe Conte, said Pristina should suspend the 100 percent tax on Serbian goods opening the way for resumption of the EU-facilitated dialogue with Belgrade. Original post Here
British Embassy slams Kosovo institutions of political appointments
The British Embassy in Pristina issued a press release Wednesday saying that they regret the decision of the Assembly of Kosovo to appoint Naser Shala as Head of the Secretariat of the Kosovo Property Comparison and Verification Agency (KPCVA). As a result of this unfortunate decision, the British Ambassador has …
Israeli man suspected in organ trafficking in Kosovo, released
A court in Cyprus has released Tuesday the Israeli man Moshe Harel, who was arrested in 2017 in Laranka at an international warrant notice, suspected of organ trafficking in Russia and Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to discuss this week Platform on dialogue with Serbia, Limaj confirms
Co-head of Kosovo’s delegation in dialogue with Serbia, Fatmir Limaj, confirmed that a platform drafted by the negotiation team setting principles of dialogue with Belgrade will be submitted to Parliament this week. Original post Here
Sir Alan Duncan says change of borders risks stability in Kosovo and the region
Sir Alan Duncan, the British Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, said a Kosovo-Serbia agreement based on border changes risks endangering stability in Kosovo, Serbia and setting a precedent that could be exploited by other countries in the region and elsewhere. Original post Here
Kosovo Army defends territory, can be deployed in the north, says ex-commander
Former commander of the Kosovo Security Force, KSF, Kadri Kastrati, says its troops are tasked to defend country’s territory and can be deployed in northern part of the country inhabited by Serbs. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM: Thaci held a two-hours meeting with Radoicic in his office
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj answered on Tuesday to President Hashim Thaci who accused Haradinaj for his close ties with the Kosovo Serb controversial politician Milan Radoicic, who is wanted by Kosovo authorities suspected of being involved in killing of Kosovo Serb leader, Oliver Ivanovic. Original post Here
Nothing can stand between Kosovo and United States, says Speaker Veseli
Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, held Tuesday separate meetings with the US Ambassador to Pristina, Philip Kosnett, Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here
Kamzë Municipality hosted the promotion of Ahmet Prençi’s new novel, “The Minister”, at the “Angela Merkel” school. The event gathered Mayor Rakip Suli, the book’s publisher Elda Vela, writers Ben Blushi, Arben Çejku, and Ylljet Aliçka. Actors Ervin Bejleri and Ola Arizaj performed excerpts from the novel, engaging the audience. …
Ambra Marku, a 12-year-old from Lezha with a unique voice and artistic performance, has been chosen to represent Albania at Sanremo Junior 2026. This is one of the most prestigious stages for young artists worldwide. Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, announced that Ambra will perform the song …
The Center for Openness and Dialogue (COD) opened a special exhibition today. It honors Salvador Dalí. It brings an extraordinary collection to Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the ceremony. He called the event a special moment for art. He also praised the organizers. The exhibition presents the Argillet Collection. …
The sixth National Forum “Boys and Men Who Inspire” took place today in Tirana. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection described the forum as a strong platform. It promotes dialogue, reflection, and action. It supports gender equality. It also helps prevent gender-based violence. Deputy Minister Denada Seferi attended the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at the Socialist Party Assembly in Durrës. He rejected opposition claims. He called them a complete joke. The opposition said nine countries blocked Albania’s EU integration. Rama said the opposition made similar claims before. He mentioned the Peace Board. Albania later received an invitation. Albania …
The National Center of Cinematography and the National Youth Agency held the event “Turn Passion into Profession” today. Tourism, Culture, and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja attended the event. He said the initiative answers doubts about creative industries in Albania. Gonxhja said the sector contributes about 3% of GDP. It employs …
EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato spoke to Euronews Albania. He said Albania’s EU integration continues normally. He rejected claims of a block. He called them speculation. Gonzato said member states hold regular discussions. They follow standard EU procedures. They conduct them confidentially. He addressed reports about countries with reservations. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at the Socialist Party Assembly in Durrës today. He stressed the need for strong support. He said it is crucial to advance Albania’s EU integration. Rama said Albanians are lucky. He said key partners now support Albania. He called it a chance to realize a …
Lef Nosi, a signatory of Albania’s Independence, was also a philatelist, polyglot, archivist, ethnographer, and politician. He was born in Elbasan on April 9, 1877. He completed primary school in his hometown. Then, he studied pharmacy in Athens but returned early to focus on national history and culture. In 1908, …
The Albanian Parliament held a plenary session today. Lawmakers debated governance and EU integration issues. First, opposition leader Gazment Bardhi criticized the strategic investment law. He said it does not serve public interest. Instead, he said it benefits a limited group. Next, MP Jorida Tabaku opposed changes to Parliament’s Rules …