Kosovo expects decision on visas after European Parliament elections
Kosovo expects the EU member countries to take a decision on lifting visas for Kosovo citizens after the European Parliament elections expected to be held in the first half of 2019, said Kosovo’s Minister of EU Integration, Dhurata Hoxha. Original post Here
Romanian Foreign Minister: Kosovo-Serbia problems to be solved through dialogue
Teodor Meleșcanu, Foreign Minister of Romania which is holding the presidency of the EU Council, said the dialogue said the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue is supported by all European Union countries and both Pristina and Belgrade should focus in overcoming difficulties currently facing, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM met Finnish Ambassador
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj hosted on Monday Finnish Ambassador to Kosovo, Pia Stjernvall, to discuss current political developments, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Merkel envoys to visit Kosovo today
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s foreign policy envoys are set to visit Pristina today and meet with top Kosovo leaders Original post Here
Interview with David Hale: The essence of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue is mutual recognition
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, who on Saturday visited Kosovo, urged political leaders to speak in one voice,adding that unity strengthens Pristina’s position in dialogue with Serbia. In a joint interview with three Kosovo media outlets, Hale said the US commitment to Kosovo has not …
Kosovo Serbs considering withdrawal from institutions
Igor Simic, deputy head of Srpska List, a political entity representing Serbs in Kosovo, said that his party will coordinate with Belgrade and decide whether to withdraw from all institutions of Kosovo. Original post Here
Political Director of British Foreign Office to visit Kosovo
The Political Director of the British Foreign Office, Richard Moore, is expected to visit Kosovo next week, Gazeta Express has learned. Original post Here
Thaci after meeting Hale: Kosovo ready for dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci took Facebook to reveal details of the meeting he and other Kosovo leaders had on Saturday morning with the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale. Original post Here
Haradinaj after meeting US envoy: Kosovo ready to discuss free trade with Serbia
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that he discussed with the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, on necessity of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Original post Here
David Hale: US commitment to Kosovo not changed
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale who is visiting Kosovo Saturday ruled out all speculations that relations of Kosovo and the US are escalating. Original post Here
The Albanian government has approved a new project for the Shkodër region called “Gateway to the Alps.” Through this project, €100 million in infrastructure investments are planned across the entire region, aiming to give a significant boost to tourism development, from the Alps all the way to the coast of …
The Kosovo Security Force has announced that, in a solemn ceremony held today at the “Skënderbeu” barracks in Ferizaj, 36 recruits from non-majority communities were certified and have officially joined the force as its soldiers. During the ceremony, it was stated that the recruits came from Turkish, Ashkali, Bosniak, Roma, …
The Constitutional Court and the National Chamber of Advocates held a conference where one of the fundamental principles of criminal law was discussed — the prohibition of double trial or punishment for the same criminal offense. In essence, this principle guarantees that a person cannot be prosecuted or punished more …
The Council of Ministers approved this Friday the rules for the organization and functioning of the Project Support Council, a new structure established under the Gambling Supervision Authority. The decision defines in detail the procedures for establishing, organizing, and operating this council, which will play a key role in supporting …
Journalist: I’m in the TV studio with the Ambassador of the European Union in our country, Mr. Silvio Gonzato. Z. Ambasador, thank you for joining us. I would like to start with a question that every Albanian asks, although we hear at the news every day, and political parties give …
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting on Friday with pensioners from Unit No. 2. Rama stated that the real increase in pensions began in January and will continue progressively every January. “At last, the moment has come when the economy has made this possible; starting from January, you are …
Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has been granted Albanian citizenship and has received an Albanian passport. The decision was formalized through a special decree signed by the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj. So far, no additional details have been made public regarding the reasons or specific procedures …
by Genc Pollo, President of Paneuropa-Albania On March 30, at the Nieuwspoort conference center in The Hague, the Director-General for Enlargement at the European Commission, Mr. Gert-Jan Koopman, as a panelist in the debate “The Netherlands and Europe between power blocs,” spoke about the progress of EU enlargement. Regarding Albania, …
Albania U-19 girls drew 2–2 with Montenegro. The teams played the second-round opener of the European Championship. The match took place at the “House of Football.” Coach Daniela Kodra started Helshani in goal. She lined up Hysa, Nika, Kadiolli, and Bajramaj. She added Vata, Bushati, and Ago. She also selected …
TIRANA, April 10 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania plans to develop domestic production of naval vessels and military drones. He spoke after a government meeting where the cabinet approved several defence-related decisions. The announcement marks a shift toward expanding the country’s military industry with foreign cooperation. In this …