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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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US Department of State confirms David Hale’s visit to Kosovo, Serbia

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, is expected to visit Belgrade and Pristina this week, to encourage both countries resume the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels on normalisation of relations. Original post Here

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US asks Kosovo to suspend tax on Serbian goods

US senior official, Philip Reeker, during a visit to Skopje on Monday urged Kosovo to suspend the 100 percent tax on Serbian goods, and called on Serbia to focus on a strategic interest “instead of being aggressive in rejecting Kosovo.” Original post Here

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German foreign policy advisors to visit Kosovo

Two top foreign-policy advisors to German Chancellor Angela Merkel are expected to visit Kosovo next week, Gazeta Express has learned. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s Speaker hints ousting of Government

Speaker of Parliament, Kadri Veseli, said every Government which affects Kosovo-US relation and the US military base Bondsteel should be overthrown. Original post Here

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Petition on unification of Mitrovica not discussed by MPs

Despite being in the agenda, Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights and Petitions has not discussed a petition signed by Mitrovica citizens asking unification of this ethnically-divided town. Chair of the Committee, Duda Balje said they have not received the petition from the Parliament’s presidency. Original post Here

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Specialist Prosecutor’s Office summons another ex-KLA member

The Specialist Prosecutor’s Office has contacted last week a former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and summoned him for questioning. Original post Here

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US Diplomat: Serbia should recognize Kosovo

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Matthew Palmer, said Serbia should recognize Kosovo as an independent, sovereign country and Kosovo should do the same. Original post Here

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Albania U-19 girls draw 2–2 with Montenegro

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 …

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Albania to open path for production of naval vessels and military drones, defence minister says

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 …

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Government to monitor price rises and to subsidise vulnerable groups

TIRANA, April 10 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government is closely monitoring price movements and will step in to support vulnerable groups. She spoke after a cabinet meeting on Friday, where she presented recent decisions and assessed market developments. She said authorities are tracking prices in …

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Yzeiraj: Tax systems ready to connect to European network

Albania is preparing its tax declaration and registration systems. The goal is to link them with European systems. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj spoke to the media. He said the aim is for Albania to join the European tax registry. He explained, “Digital systems used by the General Tax Directorate …

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Lt. Gen. Kingji hosts Italian counterpart; Albania a reliable partner in international operations

TIRANA, April 10 – Chief of the General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Arben Kingji held talks in Tirana with his Italian counterpart General Luciano Portolano. The visit focused on defence cooperation and NATO-related priorities. Both sides also reviewed regional security developments. Kingji presented recent developments within …

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“Between Form and Spirit”: The Artistic Legacy of Painter Kristi Baba

Galeria FAB opened its doors last night for the exhibition “Between Form and Spirit”, honoring the work of the late artist Kristi Baba. Baba passed away in 2021 at the age of 30 due to COVID-19. He was known for his graphic cycles and mixed techniques, blending the human figure …

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100 million euro “Gateway to the Alps” project in Shkodër aims to extend tourism season

TIRANA, April 10 – The government approved a major infrastructure project for Shkodër County, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said on Wednesday. He described the initiative, called “Gateway to the Alps”, as a key investment for regional development and tourism expansion. Karakaçi said the project carries a total value …

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Cultural tourism rises in first three months of the year, Shkodër Castle leads visitor rankings

TIRANA, April 10 – The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports said cultural tourism recorded strong growth in the first three months of 2026. Minister Blendi Gonxhja published data showing increased visitor numbers across archaeological parks, museums, and heritage sites. The figures point to higher interest from both domestic and …

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Local government reform should focus on service quality, not number of municipalities, minister says

TIRANA, April 10 – Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo said the territorial and administrative reform should prioritise service quality for citizens. He said the debate should not focus only on the number of municipalities. He spoke after a government meeting on Wednesday. Demo said the ministry works …

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Pre-university education reform to focus on talents and extracurricular activities

TIRANA, April 10 – Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro said the government has introduced new measures to strengthen extracurricular programmes in pre-university education. She said the reforms aim to extend learning beyond mandatory classroom hours and focus more on student development. She explained that the Ministry of Education has expanded after-school …

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Albania U-19 girls draw 2–2 with Montenegro

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 …

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Albania to open path for production of naval vessels and military drones, defence minister says

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 …

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Government to monitor price rises and to subsidise vulnerable groups

TIRANA, April 10 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government is closely monitoring price movements and will step in to support vulnerable groups. She spoke after a cabinet meeting on Friday, where she presented recent decisions and assessed market developments. She said authorities are tracking prices in …

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Yzeiraj: Tax systems ready to connect to European network

Albania is preparing its tax declaration and registration systems. The goal is to link them with European systems. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj spoke to the media. He said the aim is for Albania to join the European tax registry. He explained, “Digital systems used by the General Tax Directorate …

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Lt. Gen. Kingji hosts Italian counterpart; Albania a reliable partner in international operations

TIRANA, April 10 – Chief of the General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Arben Kingji held talks in Tirana with his Italian counterpart General Luciano Portolano. The visit focused on defence cooperation and NATO-related priorities. Both sides also reviewed regional security developments. Kingji presented recent developments within …

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“Between Form and Spirit”: The Artistic Legacy of Painter Kristi Baba

Galeria FAB opened its doors last night for the exhibition “Between Form and Spirit”, honoring the work of the late artist Kristi Baba. Baba passed away in 2021 at the age of 30 due to COVID-19. He was known for his graphic cycles and mixed techniques, blending the human figure …

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100 million euro “Gateway to the Alps” project in Shkodër aims to extend tourism season

TIRANA, April 10 – The government approved a major infrastructure project for Shkodër County, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said on Wednesday. He described the initiative, called “Gateway to the Alps”, as a key investment for regional development and tourism expansion. Karakaçi said the project carries a total value …

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Cultural tourism rises in first three months of the year, Shkodër Castle leads visitor rankings

TIRANA, April 10 – The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports said cultural tourism recorded strong growth in the first three months of 2026. Minister Blendi Gonxhja published data showing increased visitor numbers across archaeological parks, museums, and heritage sites. The figures point to higher interest from both domestic and …

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Local government reform should focus on service quality, not number of municipalities, minister says

TIRANA, April 10 – Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo said the territorial and administrative reform should prioritise service quality for citizens. He said the debate should not focus only on the number of municipalities. He spoke after a government meeting on Wednesday. Demo said the ministry works …

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Pre-university education reform to focus on talents and extracurricular activities

TIRANA, April 10 – Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro said the government has introduced new measures to strengthen extracurricular programmes in pre-university education. She said the reforms aim to extend learning beyond mandatory classroom hours and focus more on student development. She explained that the Ministry of Education has expanded after-school …