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Family members of one of the arrested Gulenists in Kosovo, seek asylum in Germany

Family members of one of the six arrested Turkish nationals who were arrested by the Kosovo Police and deported to Turkey suspected of their links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement, have left Kosovo and reportedly applied for asylum in Germany. Original post Here

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Djuric visiting Kosovo today

Director of Serbia’s Government Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, is expected to visit Kosovo today. According to Kosovo Serb online media KoSSev he is expected to attend a solemn meeting of Srpska List, set to be held today in Mitrovica North. Original post Here

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EULEX with a new role in Kosovo

The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo will keep limited responsibilities, even after the end of its current mandate on 14 June. Original post Here

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Pacolli announces new ‘qualitative’ recognitions for Kosovo

Kosovo Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Kosovo will get new “qualitative” recognitions this year. Original post Here

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Austria supports visa liberalisation for Kosovo

Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, during a visit to Vienna met on Thursday his Austrian counterpart, Wolfgang Sobotoka. According to Veseli’s Office Austria will support visa liberalisation for Kosovo Original post Here

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EU Office condemns recent interethnic incidents in Kosovo

The EU Office in Kosovo has condemned recent interethnic incidents in Kosovo. In an answer to Gaeta Express it is stated that the EU deplores any action that would seek to intimidate or injure. The incidents targeting Kosovo Serbs have been condemned also by the Government, Presidnt’s Office and embassies. …

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EU: There’s no date for Thaci-Vucic meeting

Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson for High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, who facilitated Kosovo-Serbia high level dialogue, said that there is no date for the next meeting between presidents of Kosovo Hashim Thaci and Serbia Aleksandar Vucic. Original post Here

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Kosovo lobbying to EU governments on visas

Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, accompanied by ruling and opposition MPs, has started on Thursday a visit to Vienna, when he will met his Austrian counterpart, Wolfgang Sobotka. Parliament’s press service announced that one of the topics expected to be discussed is visa liberalization for Kosovo. Original post Here

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Serbs protest unification of Kosovo-Albania customs

The Parliament of Kosovo ratified on Wednesday the agreement on unification of customs between Kosovo and Albania. But Kosovo Serb political representatives are protesting the decision of Parliament saying that customs unification is unacceptable. Original post Here

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Petrit Selimi: Border with Serbia will be part of legally-binding agreement

Petrit Selimi, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and national coordinator of the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Kosovo, believes the demarcation of Kosovo-Serbia border will be part of the final agreement between the two countries. Original post Here

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Fostering a thirst for knowledge: the key to building the world of tomorrow

H.E Alvaro Renedo Zalba, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Albania It is a true pleasure to speak to you today on this rainy November morning. The dim light of today’s overcast Tirana sky seems just right for inspiring fruitful academic exchanges and soulful musings. First and foremost, I …

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Saudi Arabia at the center of global foreign policy hosting USA-Russia talks

Saudi Arabia has consolidated its rising position in the global affairs arena, emerging as a focal point for the ongoing talks between USA the Russia for a variety of issues including recalibrating their bilateral relations and ultimately reaching an agreement about stopping the war in Ukraine. Representatives from the US …

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Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

The Albanian PM denies claims, provides no value statements over the proposal despite EU wide condemnation  Feb 16,2025 – At the Munich Security Conference, Albanian PM Edi Rama denied any claims that Albania will shelter Palestinians from Gaza. When asked about the controversial proposal of American President Donald Trump to …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: February 17, 2025

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Mayor’s Arrest Deals Albania’s Ruling Party a Pre-Election Blow

Erion Veliaj’s arrest for alleged corruption, alongside his wife, has enraged the ruling Socialist Party – and could undermine its chances in the May elections. BIRN looks at the charges and their political impact. Original post Here

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Albanian PM Accused of Undermining Special Prosecution’s Independence

After Edi Rama criticised the Special Prosecution over the arrest for alleged corruption of his political ally, Tirana’s mayor, the country’s top judicial body delivered a stinging rebuke. Original post Here

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Erion Veliaj, Rising Star in Albania, Felled by Corruption Charges

The mayor of Tirana was once tipped to be Albania’s next prime minister. Now he’s behind bars after being arrested on graft charges, possibly facing a very different future. Original post Here

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Public Perceptions of Corruption in Balkans Continue to Worsen: Report

Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index makes grim reading for most Balkan countries, with Kosovo and Albania as rare exceptions to a worsening trend. Original post Here

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Tirana Mayor Arrested on Corruption and Money-Laundering Charges

The mayor of Albania’s capital, Erion Veliaj, a key figure in the ruling Socialist Party, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of corruption and money-laundering. Original post Here

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Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj arrested on corruption charges

TIRANA, Feb. 10, 2025 – The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, was arrested Monday afternoon by order of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK).  Judicial police officers entered Veliaj’s office at around 2 p.m. and escorted him to a detention facility. An arrest warrant has also …

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Fostering a thirst for knowledge: the key to building the world of tomorrow

H.E Alvaro Renedo Zalba, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Albania It is a true pleasure to speak to you today on this rainy November morning. The dim light of today’s overcast Tirana sky seems just right for inspiring fruitful academic exchanges and soulful musings. First and foremost, I …

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Saudi Arabia at the center of global foreign policy hosting USA-Russia talks

Saudi Arabia has consolidated its rising position in the global affairs arena, emerging as a focal point for the ongoing talks between USA the Russia for a variety of issues including recalibrating their bilateral relations and ultimately reaching an agreement about stopping the war in Ukraine. Representatives from the US …

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Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

The Albanian PM denies claims, provides no value statements over the proposal despite EU wide condemnation  Feb 16,2025 – At the Munich Security Conference, Albanian PM Edi Rama denied any claims that Albania will shelter Palestinians from Gaza. When asked about the controversial proposal of American President Donald Trump to …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: February 17, 2025

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Mayor’s Arrest Deals Albania’s Ruling Party a Pre-Election Blow

Erion Veliaj’s arrest for alleged corruption, alongside his wife, has enraged the ruling Socialist Party – and could undermine its chances in the May elections. BIRN looks at the charges and their political impact. Original post Here

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Albanian PM Accused of Undermining Special Prosecution’s Independence

After Edi Rama criticised the Special Prosecution over the arrest for alleged corruption of his political ally, Tirana’s mayor, the country’s top judicial body delivered a stinging rebuke. Original post Here

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Erion Veliaj, Rising Star in Albania, Felled by Corruption Charges

The mayor of Tirana was once tipped to be Albania’s next prime minister. Now he’s behind bars after being arrested on graft charges, possibly facing a very different future. Original post Here

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Public Perceptions of Corruption in Balkans Continue to Worsen: Report

Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index makes grim reading for most Balkan countries, with Kosovo and Albania as rare exceptions to a worsening trend. Original post Here

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Tirana Mayor Arrested on Corruption and Money-Laundering Charges

The mayor of Albania’s capital, Erion Veliaj, a key figure in the ruling Socialist Party, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of corruption and money-laundering. Original post Here

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Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj arrested on corruption charges

TIRANA, Feb. 10, 2025 – The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, was arrested Monday afternoon by order of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK).  Judicial police officers entered Veliaj’s office at around 2 p.m. and escorted him to a detention facility. An arrest warrant has also …