Kosovo president Thaci: Eagle gesture is not a symbol that killed people
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on Monday defended two Swiss footballers of Kosovo Albanian heritage who celebrated World Cup goals against Serbia with a two-headed eagle gesture reflecting their ethnic roots. Original post Here
Kosovo president Thaci: Eagle gesture is not a symbol that killed people
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on Monday defended two Swiss footballers of Kosovo Albanian heritage who celebrated World Cup goals against Serbia with a two-headed eagle gesture reflecting their ethnic roots. Original post Here
US Ambassador: Politics have no place in the Constitution
US Ambassador to Pristina, Greg Delawie, has criticised Kosovo institutions, for as he said, delays in election of the three Constitutional Court judges. Original post Here
US Ambassador: Politics have no place in the Constitution
US Ambassador to Pristina, Greg Delawie, has criticised Kosovo institutions, for as he said, delays in election of the three Constitutional Court judges. Original post Here
Kosovo President to report in Parliament on dialogue with Serbia
The Kosovo Democratic Institute (KDI) asked the President Hashim Thaci to address the Parliament informing MPs on the content of talks with Serbia and on further steps which he agreed during Sunday’s meeting with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic in the meeting hosted by the EU foreign policy chief, Federica …
Kosovo President to report in Parliament on dialogue with Serbia
The Kosovo Democratic Institute (KDI) asked the President Hashim Thaci to address the Parliament informing MPs on the content of talks with Serbia and on further steps which he agreed during Sunday’s meeting with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic in the meeting hosted by the EU foreign policy chief, Federica …
No game bans for Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri for celebrations in Switzerland’s win against Serbia
The Swiss players of Kosovo origin, Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri have been spared two games ban by the FIFA for their celebrations in Switzerland’s 2-1 win over Serbia on Friday evening. The two Kosovo Albanian players who celebrated their goals by referencing Albania’s symbolic double-headed eagle with their hands …
No game bans for Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri for celebrations in Switzerland’s win against Serbia
The Swiss players of Kosovo origin, Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri have been spared two games ban by the FIFA for their celebrations in Switzerland’s 2-1 win over Serbia on Friday evening. The two Kosovo Albanian players who celebrated their goals by referencing Albania’s symbolic double-headed eagle with their hands …
Kosovo FM Pacolli on African tour lobbying for recognitions
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, is touring Africa amidst Serbia’s campaign trying to persuade African countries as they say “revoke” Kosovo’s recognition. Last week Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic told media in Belgrade that Liberia has revoked recognition of Kosovo but he was rebutted …
Kosovo FM Pacolli on African tour lobbying for recognitions
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, is touring Africa amidst Serbia’s campaign trying to persuade African countries as they say “revoke” Kosovo’s recognition. Last week Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic told media in Belgrade that Liberia has revoked recognition of Kosovo but he was rebutted …
A Catholic nun who was persecuted as an enemy of the Communist regime in her short lifetime, Marie Tuci is today widely honoured in Albania as both a saint and a symbol of courage. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Experts say the Albanian prime minister’s pledge to secure membership of the EU by 2030 is little more than a “fairytale” for the electorate ahead of elections in May. Original post Here
A new shipload of migrants from Italy arrived in Albania on Friday after the Rome government changed the rules on the use of its detention centre in the Balkan country after previous legal setbacks to the offshoring project. Original post Here
In southwestern Albania, a government plan to harness a village’s natural springs for the needs of a luxury tourism development has locals up in arms. Original post Here
Albania’s cyber security authority said it will use Deep Packet Inspection to enforce the government’s TikTok ban – but experts say the use of the technology has no legal basis in Albania and could be used for censorship. Original post Here
TIRANA TIMES Albania April 7,— The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has been invited to serve as an Institutional Partner at the 2025 NATO Public Forum, set to take place on June 24-25 in The Hague during the NATO Summit. The invitation, extended by NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division, recognizes …
Published wiretaps appear to show that Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj, who is facing corruption charges, has been running a publicity campaign using cronies in the mass media to target his perceived enemies in the justice system. Original post Here
When it comes to banning pesticides, Albania takes its cue from the EU, yet substances deemed dangerous to human health are still being used years later. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Editorial Board TIRANA, April 4, 2025 Tirana Times — President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on global trade partners have sparked concern and debate across Europe and the Western Balkans, with Albania finding itself in an uneasy position—politically aligned with the United States but economically vulnerable and …