Kosovo to do more on visa liberalisation, says German Ambassador
German Ambassador to Pristina, Christian Heldt, has congratulated Kosovo leaders after the Parliament has ratified the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro saying that more needs to be done in order for Kosovars to enjoy visa free-regime. Original post Here
Kosovo minister pledges fulfilling of the last benchmark on visa liberalisation
After Kosovo Parliament ratified on Wednesday the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, Kosovo now has to fulfil the very last benchmark – fighting organised crime and corruption – in order for Kosovo citizens to enjoy visa free regime in the EU Schengen area. Original post Here
Kosovo Feride Rushiti Receives Women of Courage Award
Feride Rushiti, executive director of the Kosovo Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims (KRCT), has been awarded by the U.S. State Department with the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award. Original post Here
Djuric’s Office reacts to Veseli after interview in T7: You are citizen of Serbia
The interview of the Kosovo Parliament Speaker Kadri Veseli given to T7 TV channel has made the head of Serbian Government Office for Kosovo Marko Djuric react. He said on Thursday that Kosovo will never be a state, nor will Presheva ever be a part of it. Original post Here
Kosovo PM starts efforts on correction of borderline with Montenegro
A day after Kosovo Parliament has ratified border deal with Montenegro the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj met members of the State Commission on demarcation to discuss correction of borderline with Montenegro. Original post Here
Serbia received ultimatum to recognise Kosovo, according to Belgrade media
Serbia has received an ultimatum – to recognize Kosovo in exchange for the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities. Original post Here
U.S. Embassy commends Kosovo lawmakers who voted demarcation
The U.S. Embassy in Kosovo has issued a statement on the ratification of the border demarcation Agreement with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo included in Interpol's admission agenda
Kosovo might soon join the Interpol if gets necessary support by member countries. Secretary General of Interpol, Jurgen Stock, has informed Kosovo Minister of Internal Affairs, Flamur Sefaj, that Kosovo’s bid for membership into International Criminal Police Organisation has been included in their agenda. Original post Here
Ratification of the demarcation is an important milestone for Kosovo
Head of EU Office in Kosovo/EU Special Representative, Nataliya Apostolova and Heads of EU Missions in Kosovo in a joint press release welcomed ratification of demarcation agreement with Montenegro. Original post Here
Vucic admits: Western powers consider Kosovo as closed issue
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that the western powers firmly maintained the stand of keeping Kosovo independent, and added that this was very hard for Serbia. Original post Here
An agreement providing 136 million Euros of EU grants for the rehabilitation of the Vorë-Hani i Hoti railway line was signed today, at the House of Europe, in Tirana, by the Minister of Finance Ervin Mete, EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato and Head of EBRD in Albania Ekatarina Solovova. The funds …
Today is the second day of the plenary session. The last session for this parliamentary session. Yesterday’s session was accompanied by debates between the parties, where the report of the head of the Supreme State Audit was discussed. This Friday, the main topic will be the agreed draft for the …
The preliminary hearing for Ilir Beqaj and the other persons accused of the “Sterilization” file is postponed for the umpteenth time. The reason was the absence of one of the lawyers. The former Minister of Health was present at the session and requested that through a statement he opposes the …
Another amendment has been submitted to the assembly regarding the draft law on changes to the Electoral Code. Journalist Fjona Xhafaj reports for ABC News that the letter was signed by 26 women MPs. The women’s group was joined by the chairmen of the Bledi Çuçi and Gazment Bardhi groups. …
Ish-zëvendësministri rus i Mbrojtjes, Dmitry Bulgakov është arrestuar për korrupsion, sipas Shërbimit Federal të Sigurisë të Rusisë. Gjithashtu po kryhen masa operativo-kërkimore për identifikimin e shkaqeve dhe kushteve që kanë lehtësuar veprimtarinë e paligjshme. Bulgakov ishte përgjegjës për mbështetjen materiale dhe teknike të ushtrisë ruse. Russia’s FSB detained the former …
The UN has recognized the Srebrenica massacre as genocide by a majority vote. With this decision, the international community gives a warning signal against any form of genocide. And the role of Mrs. Del Ponte for hiding the truth. By SYLË UKSHINI* On May 23, the United Nations General Assembly approved …
TIRANA, July 25, 2024 – Albania’s two largest political parties — the ruling Socialist Party and the main opposition Democratic Party — have reached a deal to make significant changes to the country’s electoral code ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections. Key changes include only partially opening candidate lists so …
The operation “Bjeshket”, carried out in cooperation with the Albanian police and the police of Montenegro, is finalized. The director of the Shkodra Police, Edmond Sulaj, in a communication to the media, emphasized that hundreds of thousands of cannabis plants were destroyed by this operation. Accordingly, during this action, 11,358 …
TIRANA, July 24, 2024 – The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a grant agreement with the Municipality of Tirana to establish Qatar Square, a significant development in the heart of Albania’s capital. The €11 million project, to be built on 23,700 square meters, aims to transform the end …
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations and submitted the file of lawyer Petraq Semani for trial. The investigation showed that Petraq Semani, as the legal defender of the citizen Llazar Dine, asked the citizens Llazar Dine and Sidorela Dine for the monetary amount of 25,000 Euros, after he …