Mogherini speaks to President Thaci of Kosovo
Federica Mogherini, EU foreign policy chief, spoke on the phone to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on Wednesday to review the latest developments in the context of the EU facilitated Dialogue for normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo Serbs to meet Vucic in Belgrade
Head of Srpska List, Goran Rakic, said that political representatives of Serbs from Kosovo will meet today in Belgrade Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, to agree on further steps after authorities in Pristina imposed a 100 percent tariffs in all goods from Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo to define borders with Serbia, says President Thaci
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci says defining the borders between Kosovo and Serbia is a key step toward easing tensions. He made the comments during an interview with Voice of America. Original post Here
Kosovo Serbs pledge to never pay import tariffs
Hundreds of Kosovo Serbs protested in Mitrovica North again on Wednesday asking the Government of Kosovo to rescind 100 percent tariffs on imports from Serbia. They stated that protests will continue until the decision is revoked. Original post Here
Kosovo Specialist Chambers launches new website
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers launches its new website today. While the web address remains the same (www.scp-ks.org), the new website features a fresh structure and content, with accessible and intuitive links to the most important information, including links to the court records and the ability to stream future hearings. Original …
Serb mayors in Kosovo south not intending to resign
Mayors of six Serb-run municipalities in southern part of the Iber River, have supported the decision of the four mayors in northern part of the country, who on Tuesday offered their resignation in protest over Government’s decision to impose 100 percent tariffs in all Serbia’s goods. Original post Here
Kosovo celebrates Flag Day
Kosovo public institutions are not working today (Wednesday), honouring the Flag Day, 28 November. Original post Here
Kosnett sworn in as new U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo
Philip S. Kosnett was sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo on Tuesday during a ceremony held at the U.S. State Department. The ceremony was attended also by Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is paying an official visit to Washington. Original post Here
Bolton says time for Kosovo and Serbia to reach an agreement
U.S. national-security adviser John Bolton met on Tuesday Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and urged Kosovo and Serbia to reach an agreement. Original post Here
Kosovo-Albania governments meeting ends with eagle gesture group photo
Governments of Kosovo and Albania convened today in Peja for a joint meeting when representatives of both countries signed important agreements. Original post Here
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
The prime minister’s moves to shield his deputy from arrest feel like the beginning of the end of an era for Albanians’ hopes that the powerful would finally be held accountable. Original post Here
V Dem places Albania in a category dominated by African states, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the only Western Balkan countries in the same group. Tirana Times, March 23, 2026 – Albania has been placed in the category of electoral autocracy in the latest Democracy Report 2026 by the …
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. Original post Here
The controversy over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has put the spotlight on prosecution efforts to target high-level corruption – but she is only the latest senior politician to face charges. 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
Democratic Party leader and former President Sali Berisha injured during clashes. Tirana Times, March 22, 2026 — Albania’s latest national opposition protest in Tirana, which ended in violent clashes between protesters and police, exposed not only rising anger against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government but also a broader crisis of …
Tirana Times, March 17, 2026 – The United States has moved to dismantle a cyber network linked to Iran’s intelligence apparatus, seizing four domains used for hacking operations, disinformation campaigns and threats, in a case that places Albania at the center of a broader geopolitical confrontation. The U.S. Department of …
Parliament’s decision to label Tehran a state sponsor of terrorism formalizes a break years in the making and reflects a broad Albanian consensus that Iran has become a direct security threat Tirana Times, March 18, 2026 – Albania has taken one of its toughest political steps yet against Iran, with …