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Kosovo-Serbia correction of border should be balanced, says President’s advisor

Bekim Collaku, chief of staff to President Hashim Thaci of Kosovo, appearing in T7 show ‘Pressing’ said compromise is necessary for reaching a final comprehensive agreement between Kosovo and Serbia during EU-brokered dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here

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Kosovo dialogue platform excludes land swap

Kosovo state delegation has finalised a platform on dialogue which will be presented to Parliament Friday for approval. The platform excludes negotiations on exchange of territories between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here

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NATO to decide in spring on new level of cooperation with Kosovo Security Force

NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, says the Alliance remains committed to keeping stability in Western Balkans. Original post Here

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New coal plant will double energy price, bankrupt Kosovo

Balkan Green Foundation (BGF) and the Institute for Development Policy (INDEP) demand immediate withdrawal from the contract for the construction of the New Kosovo Power Plant. Original post Here

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Kosovo cancels flights as air traffic controllers strike

All flights in and out of Kosovo have been canceled Thursday morning as air traffic control workers went on strike asking higher wages. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s Prime Minister, President continue trading barbs over Serbia’s tax

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says President Hashim Thaci is not US Government spokesperson after asking the Government to suspend the tariffs on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s negotiation team to approve a platform on dialogue today

Kosovo’s negotiation team will convene today and vote the Platform on Dialogue with Serbia. Co-head of the state delegation, Shpend Ahmeti, said once the platform is approved by negotiation team will be proceeed to Parliament for approval. Original post Here

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Tax won’t be suspended, says Kosovo’s PM Haradinaj

Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj in a televised interview on Wednesday reiterated that 100 percent tax introduced by his Government on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods will not be suspended until these countries recognise Kosovo as independent country. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s president asks suspension of tax

President Thaci urged the Government to suspend 100 percent tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods warning that resisting US and EU advice to suspend the tax might isolate Kosovo. Original post Here

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Eight dead after bus overturns in Macedonia

At least eight people died and more than 20 were injured after a bus rolled over on Skopje-Tetovo highway on Wednesday, authorities in Macedonia said. Original post Here

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Ahmet Prençi’s Novel “The Minister” Gets Promoted

Kamzë Municipality hosted the promotion of Ahmet Prençi’s new novel, “The Minister”, at the “Angela Merkel” school. The event gathered Mayor Rakip Suli, the book’s publisher Elda Vela, writers Ben Blushi, Arben Çejku, and Ylljet Aliçka. Actors Ervin Bejleri and Ola Arizaj performed excerpts from the novel, engaging the audience. …

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12-Year-Old from Lezha Will Represent Albania at Sanremo Junior 2026

Ambra Marku, a 12-year-old from Lezha with a unique voice and artistic performance, has been chosen to represent Albania at Sanremo Junior 2026. This is one of the most prestigious stages for young artists worldwide. Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, announced that Ambra will perform the song …

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Exhibition of Salvador Dalí opens at COD with extraordinary surrealist collection

The Center for Openness and Dialogue (COD) opened a special exhibition today. It honors Salvador Dalí. It brings an extraordinary collection to Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the ceremony. He called the event a special moment for art. He also praised the organizers. The exhibition presents the Argillet Collection. …

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Seferi: Gender equality is a shared responsibility

The sixth National Forum “Boys and Men Who Inspire” took place today in Tirana. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection described the forum as a strong platform. It promotes dialogue, reflection, and action. It supports gender equality. It also helps prevent gender-based violence. Deputy Minister Denada Seferi attended the …

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Rama: Blocking the EU integration process? A complete joke

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at the Socialist Party Assembly in Durrës. He rejected opposition claims. He called them a complete joke. The opposition said nine countries blocked Albania’s EU integration. Rama said the opposition made similar claims before. He mentioned the Peace Board. Albania later received an invitation. Albania …

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Gonxhja: Creative industries make 3% of GDP and employ over 21,000 people

The National Center of Cinematography and the National Youth Agency held the event “Turn Passion into Profession” today. Tourism, Culture, and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja attended the event. He said the initiative answers doubts about creative industries in Albania. Gonxhja said the sector contributes about 3% of GDP. It employs …

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Gonzato: Speculation exists, but no block in Albania’s EU integration

EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato spoke to Euronews Albania. He said Albania’s EU integration continues normally. He rejected claims of a block. He called them speculation. Gonzato said member states hold regular discussions. They follow standard EU procedures. They conduct them confidentially. He addressed reports about countries with reservations. …

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Rama: We must seize the train of history and take Albania into the EU

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at the Socialist Party Assembly in Durrës today. He stressed the need for strong support. He said it is crucial to advance Albania’s EU integration. Rama said Albanians are lucky. He said key partners now support Albania. He called it a chance to realize a …

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Lef Nosi: Independence Signatory Executed by Communist Regime

Lef Nosi, a signatory of Albania’s Independence, was also a philatelist, polyglot, archivist, ethnographer, and politician. He was born in Elbasan on April 9, 1877. He completed primary school in his hometown. Then, he studied pharmacy in Athens but returned early to focus on national history and culture. In 1908, …

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Parliament approves marina law and anti-money laundering changes; Olta Rrushaj elected to Bank of Albania Supervisory Council

The Albanian Parliament held a plenary session today. Lawmakers debated governance and EU integration issues. First, opposition leader Gazment Bardhi criticized the strategic investment law. He said it does not serve public interest. Instead, he said it benefits a limited group. Next, MP Jorida Tabaku opposed changes to Parliament’s Rules …

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Ahmet Prençi’s Novel “The Minister” Gets Promoted

Kamzë Municipality hosted the promotion of Ahmet Prençi’s new novel, “The Minister”, at the “Angela Merkel” school. The event gathered Mayor Rakip Suli, the book’s publisher Elda Vela, writers Ben Blushi, Arben Çejku, and Ylljet Aliçka. Actors Ervin Bejleri and Ola Arizaj performed excerpts from the novel, engaging the audience. …

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12-Year-Old from Lezha Will Represent Albania at Sanremo Junior 2026

Ambra Marku, a 12-year-old from Lezha with a unique voice and artistic performance, has been chosen to represent Albania at Sanremo Junior 2026. This is one of the most prestigious stages for young artists worldwide. Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, announced that Ambra will perform the song …

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Exhibition of Salvador Dalí opens at COD with extraordinary surrealist collection

The Center for Openness and Dialogue (COD) opened a special exhibition today. It honors Salvador Dalí. It brings an extraordinary collection to Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the ceremony. He called the event a special moment for art. He also praised the organizers. The exhibition presents the Argillet Collection. …

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Seferi: Gender equality is a shared responsibility

The sixth National Forum “Boys and Men Who Inspire” took place today in Tirana. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection described the forum as a strong platform. It promotes dialogue, reflection, and action. It supports gender equality. It also helps prevent gender-based violence. Deputy Minister Denada Seferi attended the …

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Rama: Blocking the EU integration process? A complete joke

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at the Socialist Party Assembly in Durrës. He rejected opposition claims. He called them a complete joke. The opposition said nine countries blocked Albania’s EU integration. Rama said the opposition made similar claims before. He mentioned the Peace Board. Albania later received an invitation. Albania …

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Gonxhja: Creative industries make 3% of GDP and employ over 21,000 people

The National Center of Cinematography and the National Youth Agency held the event “Turn Passion into Profession” today. Tourism, Culture, and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja attended the event. He said the initiative answers doubts about creative industries in Albania. Gonxhja said the sector contributes about 3% of GDP. It employs …

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Gonzato: Speculation exists, but no block in Albania’s EU integration

EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato spoke to Euronews Albania. He said Albania’s EU integration continues normally. He rejected claims of a block. He called them speculation. Gonzato said member states hold regular discussions. They follow standard EU procedures. They conduct them confidentially. He addressed reports about countries with reservations. …

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Rama: We must seize the train of history and take Albania into the EU

Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke at the Socialist Party Assembly in Durrës today. He stressed the need for strong support. He said it is crucial to advance Albania’s EU integration. Rama said Albanians are lucky. He said key partners now support Albania. He called it a chance to realize a …

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Lef Nosi: Independence Signatory Executed by Communist Regime

Lef Nosi, a signatory of Albania’s Independence, was also a philatelist, polyglot, archivist, ethnographer, and politician. He was born in Elbasan on April 9, 1877. He completed primary school in his hometown. Then, he studied pharmacy in Athens but returned early to focus on national history and culture. In 1908, …

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Parliament approves marina law and anti-money laundering changes; Olta Rrushaj elected to Bank of Albania Supervisory Council

The Albanian Parliament held a plenary session today. Lawmakers debated governance and EU integration issues. First, opposition leader Gazment Bardhi criticized the strategic investment law. He said it does not serve public interest. Instead, he said it benefits a limited group. Next, MP Jorida Tabaku opposed changes to Parliament’s Rules …