'The Marriage' selected by Kosovo for foreign-language Oscar category
Kosovo has selected Blerta Zeqiri’s feature debut The Marriage as its submission in the best foreign-language film category for the Oscars. Original post Here
Kosovo President receives new Swedish Ambassador
President Hashim Thaci received letters of credence from Ambassador Karin Hernmarck of Sweden. Original post Here
One dead in Kosovo Intelligence Agency shooting
A security guard of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) shot dead on Tuesday morning an employee working within the Agency’s eatery. The news has been confirmed officially by the KIA. Original post Here
Haradinaj asks Parliament to back new negotiation team in dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo Parliament convened today to discuss Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj’s draft-proposal on appointing a new team in dialogue with Serbia. Haradinaj proposed on Monday his deputy Fatmir Limaj to lead the dialogue with Serbia. Opposition is boycotting the session who also proposed a resolution asking future negotiators in dialogue with …
Veseli meets Delawie: US supports Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, met on Tuesday the US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, to discuss the final phase of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
KLA veterans warn with violent protests if veterans’ lists are not cleared
A group of Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) veterans protested on Monday in Pristina asking review of the verification process of war veterans’ status after alleged falsifications during this process. They warned their protests will turn violent if their demands are not met within 30 days. Original post Here
German diplomat against Thaci and Vucic: Redrawing borders solves no problems
German authorities reiterated on Monday that they are against land swap between Kosovo and Serbia. This has been stated by German Minister for European Affairs, Michael Roth, who said redrawing of borders will not solve any problem. Original post Here
Srpska List lobbies in Montenegro against Kosovo’s Independence
Representatives of Srpska List received on Sunday political representatives of Serbs in Montenegro. Srpska List leader, Goran Rakic, said that Serbs got support and were encouraged by their compatriots. Original post Here
Northern Kosovo Municipalities awarded 2.1 million euro from Development Fund
This summer the Management Board for the Development Fund awarded more than 2.1 million euro for projects in northern Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to hold urgent session over land swap proposal
Parliament of Kosovo will hold on Tuesday an urgent session to discuss a resolution opposing the land swap idea between Kosovo and Serbia, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and a whole lot more. Original post Here
From data leaks and criminal hacks to smear campaigns, BIRN’s digital rights monitoring team documented widespread privacy violations and assaults on freedom of speech across Southeast Europe in July. Original post Here
As fires rage at overflowing and often illegal landfills in Albania, companies with criminal connections keep securing waste management contracts with the state. Original post Here
Across the region, our selection of this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories suggests that alarm bells are going off in many countries – and not only because of the wildfires. Original post Here
The owners of the biggest broadcasters in Albania have all benefitted from ‘strategic investor’ status granted by the government for other projects, raising doubts about editorial independence. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) , August 13,2025— Fierce wildfires swept across Albania this week, killing one person, injuring at least 10 and forcing mass evacuations from southern towns to central mountain villages, as much of the Mediterranean battles deadly blazes fueled by extreme summer heat. Authorities said more than 10,000 …