Kosovo fails in Interpol membership bid
Kosovo has failed in its bid to join Interpol after two rounds of votes by the representatives of the international police organisation’s members in Dubai. The vote has been fiercely opposed by Serbia. Original post Here
Vote on Kosovo's membership bid will go ahead after Interpol rejects Serbia’s proposal
Serbia suffers first defeat in the General Assembly of Interpol which is taking place in Dubai. Their request on removing from the agenda the vote on Kosovo’s membership bid has been rejected. Members of Interpol will vote on Tuesday on whether Kosovo will join this international police organisation. Original post …
Kosovo’s PM asks Austria’s support on visa liberalisation
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj during his visit in Vienna on Monday met Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, and other leaders of the Western Balkan countries. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament urgent debate on foreign policy
The Parliament’s chairmanship has decided to hold an urgent session this Thursday to discuss foreign policy of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo NGO files criminal report against Serbian war crime suspects
Representatives of the Group of Civil Society for collecting of war crime evidence, are expected to file today a criminal report against individuals who according to representatives of the NGO are suspected of committing war crimes in the region of Gjakova during 1998-99 war. Original post Here
Kosovo, Serbia Prime Ministers to meet today in Vienna
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush is in Vienna today attending a meeting of the prime ministers of Western Balkans. Original post Here
No Kosovo Army on 28 November
The package of laws on transition of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) into Army of Kosovo have been approved by Parliament in the first reading, but despite announcements that the legislation package on the army would be finalised on 28 November, members of the Parliament’s Committee on KSF stated that …
Kosovo’s partition part of Putin’s strategic plan, warns US analyst
David Philips, director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights, says the Russian President sees Kosovo as a US project and destabilisation of the country is the way Putin wants to retaliate the US for launching the NATO’s campaign against …
Interpol to vote for Kosovo’s membership despite Serbia’s lobbying
The International law enforcement agency Interpol is set to vote on Kosovo’s membership despite intensive Serbia’s lobbying against it. Police chiefs from around the world gathered in Dubai on Sunday for Interpol’s general assembly and one of the points of the agenda is also voting whether to accept Kosovo as …
Russian Foreign Minister Refutes Thaci: We Support Solution to Kosovo Issue if Serbia Accepts It
Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, said that Moscow will be ready to consider a solution on Kosovo’s issue, in a constructive manner, as long as it is acceptable to Serbia. Original post Here
After months of defending his deputy and Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku, who faces allegations of manipulating public tenders, Edi Rama finally dismissed her on Thursday night. Original post Here
From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes in the region. Original post Here
Tirana Times, February 26, 2026 – Prime Minister Edi Rama carried out one of the deepest cabinet reshuffles of his fourth term, replacing officials across several of the most powerful ministries in a move that comes as his government faces rising scrutiny, swelling scandal pressure and an intensifying anti-corruption push …
As Milorad Dodik comes in from the cold, Albanians impress on Trump that they have an enemy in common. Original post Here
Tirana Times, February 25 2026 – Domestic governance gaps are the primary entry points through which foreign actors can generate corrosive outcomes in strategic sectors. The Bankers Petroleum illustrates how this happens: when fiscal terms are unclear, cost verification is weak and enforcement is irregular, revenue disputes can last for …
Croatian’s premier paid a visit to Kyiv alongside other EU leaders, while most Balkan leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine’s self-defence on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s military assault. Original post Here
As Defence Minister talks defence sector collaboration with Israel, President Milanovic reminds government that last year he ordered an end to all cooperation with the Israeli army, citing its ‘unacceptable behaviour’. Original post Here
Albania’s huge agricultural sector is seeking to expand into European markets to flourish – but issues over old-fashioned methods, low productivity, banned pesticides and corruption stand in the way. 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
Are you living in a hotspot destination? Struggling with rising rent in a popular neighbourhood or frustrated by the disruption caused by tourists? Tell us your story. Original post Here