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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 …

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Kosovo President negotiating with Serbia without opposition’s support

Opposition parties are disputing Kosovo President Hashim Thaci’s leading role in the dialogue with Serbia. The two main opposition parties say that Thaci is not mandated by the Parliament to negotiate with Serbia. Original post Here

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Kosovo President negotiating with Serbia without opposition’s support

Opposition parties are disputing Kosovo President Hashim Thaci’s leading role in the dialogue with Serbia. The two main opposition parties say that Thaci is not mandated by the Parliament to negotiate with Serbia. Original post Here

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Serbian Journalist: Ivanovic assassination suspects are in the north of Kosovo

Serbian journalist, Stefan Cvetkovic, says that his months long investigation into the killing of the Kosovo Serb political leader Oliver Ivanovic, in Mitrovica North, indicate that mafia in the north of Kosovo is to be blamed for his assassination. Cvetkovic said that he came to Kosovo after an invitation by …

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Serbian Journalist: Ivanovic assassination suspects are in the north of Kosovo

Serbian journalist, Stefan Cvetkovic, says that his months long investigation into the killing of the Kosovo Serb political leader Oliver Ivanovic, in Mitrovica North, indicate that mafia in the north of Kosovo is to be blamed for his assassination. Cvetkovic said that he came to Kosovo after an invitation by …

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Vucic not optimistic on reaching agreement with Kosovo

Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, says that a solution between Kosovo and Serbia should be rational, and all problems need to be solved peacefully. Original post Here

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Vucic not optimistic on reaching agreement with Kosovo

Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, says that a solution between Kosovo and Serbia should be rational, and all problems need to be solved peacefully. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s membership in UN solves problems with neighbours, says FM Pacolli

Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that solving of problems with neighbours is possible through Kosovo’s membership into the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s membership in UN solves problems with neighbours, says FM Pacolli

Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that solving of problems with neighbours is possible through Kosovo’s membership into the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions. Original post Here

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Thaci: Meeting with Vucic very difficult

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, met on Sunday in Brussels for EU-facilitated talks by High representative Federica Mogherini, aimed at normalizing bilateral relations. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s Kurti Sued for Keeping Prime Ministerial Post Despite Resigning

The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here

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‘Third Parties’: Albanian Election Campaign Marred by Online Scheming

Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here

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Albanian Ex-Negotiator Says PM’s Pledge of EU Accession in 2030 ‘Delusional’

In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here

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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …

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Saudi Cultural Heritage Celebrated in Prishtina with Opening of “Urat” Exhibition

Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …

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Criminal Enterprise and Investment Policy in Albania

The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …

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RSF Report: Media Freedom Tumbling in Most Balkan Countries

Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend. Original post Here

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The EU Court’s Verdict on Golden Passports: Implications for Albania

Genc Pollo – President of the Paneuropa Albania MovementFormer Minister and MP April 2025 “Whatever the European Court decides—if it says it can’t be done, we won’t do it; if it says it can, we will.” This was, roughly speaking, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s stance in March 2023, expressed at …

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Corridor VIII – the Forgotten Lifeline of the Balkans

An in-depth investigation into the EU-backed trans-Balkan transport project that remains stalled decades after its launch. Over two decades ago, European planners and Balkan leaders laid out the idea off Corridor VIII, a transport route that would traverse and link the difficult-to-navigate terrains of Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Its …

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Kosovo’s Kurti Sued for Keeping Prime Ministerial Post Despite Resigning

The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here

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‘Third Parties’: Albanian Election Campaign Marred by Online Scheming

Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here

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Albanian Ex-Negotiator Says PM’s Pledge of EU Accession in 2030 ‘Delusional’

In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here

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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …

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Saudi Cultural Heritage Celebrated in Prishtina with Opening of “Urat” Exhibition

Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …

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Criminal Enterprise and Investment Policy in Albania

The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …

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RSF Report: Media Freedom Tumbling in Most Balkan Countries

Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend. Original post Here

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The EU Court’s Verdict on Golden Passports: Implications for Albania

Genc Pollo – President of the Paneuropa Albania MovementFormer Minister and MP April 2025 “Whatever the European Court decides—if it says it can’t be done, we won’t do it; if it says it can, we will.” This was, roughly speaking, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s stance in March 2023, expressed at …

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Corridor VIII – the Forgotten Lifeline of the Balkans

An in-depth investigation into the EU-backed trans-Balkan transport project that remains stalled decades after its launch. Over two decades ago, European planners and Balkan leaders laid out the idea off Corridor VIII, a transport route that would traverse and link the difficult-to-navigate terrains of Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Its …