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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 …

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Kosovo marks 21th anniversary of armed resistance against Serbia

Kosovo is marking 21th anniversary of the death of Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Adem Jashari and more than 50 members of his family in the village of Prekaz. Original post Here

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Kosovo leaders are violating the Constitution, according to opposition

Chief of Parliamentary Group of the biggest opposition party, LDK, Avdullah Hoti, says institutional leaders are violating the Constitution. Original post Here

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Most wanted Kosovo Serb elected president of parallel football federation

Kosovo Serb man who is wanted by the police suspected of being involved in killing of the Kosovo Serb politician has been elected on Monday as head of the so-called Football Federation for Kosovo and Metohija, a parallel institution controlled by Belgrade operating illegally in Kosovo. Original post Here

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Seferi: Gender equality is a shared responsibility

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 …

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Rama: Blocking the EU integration process? A complete joke

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 …

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Gonxhja: Creative industries make 3% of GDP and employ over 21,000 people

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 …

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Gonzato: Speculation exists, but no block in Albania’s EU integration

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. …

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Rama: We must seize the train of history and take Albania into the EU

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 …

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Lef Nosi: Independence Signatory Executed by Communist Regime

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, …

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Parliament approves marina law and anti-money laundering changes; Olta Rrushaj elected to Bank of Albania Supervisory Council

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 …

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Exclusive / Gonzato: There is no blockage in Albania’s EU integration processes

This Thursday, the EU Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, spoke to Euronews Albania in an interview with moderator Mirela Milori. Gonzato discussed Albania’s integration process and stated that there is no blockage in the process. On the other hand, he emphasized that these are confidential discussions in accordance with the …

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Foreign Interference and Election Observation in Hungary’s 2026 Parliamentary Vote

by David J. Kostelancik Tirana Times, April 09, 2026 – Hungary’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for April 12, 2026, are unfolding in an environment shaped not only by domestic political competition but also by broader geopolitical tensions and debates about external influence. Charges of election interference have involved disinformation from state-controlled media, allegations …

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Over 100 athletes compete in Albania’s national tournament for people with intellectual disabilities

TIRANA, April 9 – Over 100 athletes from across Albania joined the National Athletics and Table Tennis Tournament for people with intellectual disabilities. The event promotes inclusive sports and social equality. Athletes competed with energy and respect. They showed how sports can overcome social and physical barriers. The Albanian National …

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Seferi: Gender equality is a shared responsibility

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 …

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Rama: Blocking the EU integration process? A complete joke

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 …

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Gonxhja: Creative industries make 3% of GDP and employ over 21,000 people

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 …

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Gonzato: Speculation exists, but no block in Albania’s EU integration

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. …

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Rama: We must seize the train of history and take Albania into the EU

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 …

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Lef Nosi: Independence Signatory Executed by Communist Regime

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, …

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Parliament approves marina law and anti-money laundering changes; Olta Rrushaj elected to Bank of Albania Supervisory Council

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 …

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Exclusive / Gonzato: There is no blockage in Albania’s EU integration processes

This Thursday, the EU Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, spoke to Euronews Albania in an interview with moderator Mirela Milori. Gonzato discussed Albania’s integration process and stated that there is no blockage in the process. On the other hand, he emphasized that these are confidential discussions in accordance with the …

News

Foreign Interference and Election Observation in Hungary’s 2026 Parliamentary Vote

by David J. Kostelancik Tirana Times, April 09, 2026 – Hungary’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for April 12, 2026, are unfolding in an environment shaped not only by domestic political competition but also by broader geopolitical tensions and debates about external influence. Charges of election interference have involved disinformation from state-controlled media, allegations …

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Over 100 athletes compete in Albania’s national tournament for people with intellectual disabilities

TIRANA, April 9 – Over 100 athletes from across Albania joined the National Athletics and Table Tennis Tournament for people with intellectual disabilities. The event promotes inclusive sports and social equality. Athletes competed with energy and respect. They showed how sports can overcome social and physical barriers. The Albanian National …