Cold meeting of Austrian Chancellor with Kosovo’s PM – no mentioning of land swap
Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has not mentioned the land swap idea following a meeting with Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who is openly criticising the proposal. Kurz who is visiting Kosovo today, in a joint press conference with President Hashim Thaci, said that Austria will accept exchange of territory and …
Kosovo’s ex-Ambassador to UK reacts to The Financial Times for supporting land swap proposal
Muhamet Hamiti, Associate Professor of English Literature at the University of Pristina and former Kosovo’s ambassador to the UK (2008-12) has reacted to an opinion published by the Financial Times, supporting the land swap idea between Kosovo and Serbia. Hamiti in his article which was published in Financial Times website …
Kurz in Kosovo promotes Serbian-Russian idea on land swap
Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, who is visiting Pristina today at a joint press conference with Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, said his country supports any agreement reached between Kosovo and Serbia, including the idea promoted by Serbia and Russia on correction of border or land swap, Gazeta Express reports. Original post …
Austrian Chancellor visits Kosovo
Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, on Tuesday is paying an official visit to Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo dialling code implementation postponed
The full implementation of Kosovo’s telephone code, +383, was due to begin on 31 October, but the deadline was extended until 31 October following requests by mobile and fixed telephony operators Vala and Ipko. Again the deadline has not been met with the mobile operators asking for extension of the …
German Army donates equipment to Kosovo
Germany handed over around 2 million Euro worth of equipment and technology of Bundeswher to Kosovo. The news has been confirmed by Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, who said that establishment of the Innovation Park in Prizren, represents a strong bond of friendship between Kosovo and Germany. Original post Here
EU to be conditioned if visas are not lifted, says Kosovo’s DPM Hoxhaj
Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, says Kosovo should consider its approach towards the European Union if there is no visa liberalization by the end of the year. Original post Here
German Chancellor worries about border changes proposed by Kosovo President
German Chancellor Angela Merkel answering a letter to Isa Mustafa, leader of the opposition party, LDK, expressed her concern about talks on border changes between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
EU’s Apostolova urges Kosovo Parliament not to allow import of old cars
Head of EU Office in Kosovo, Ambassador Nataliya Apostolova, reiterated on Friday her call for the Assembly not to increase the maximal age of imported cars to Kosovo. Original post Here
No withdrawal of recognition from Dominica, says Kosovo’s Foreign Ministry
Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the Commonwealth of Dominica, an Island country in the West Indies, has not withdrawn recognition of Kosovo. Original post Here
A Canadian on the run in Bosnia, an Albanian’s controversial jaunt to Israel and a Brit looking to the Balkans for possible salvation – this week’s selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories has an international flavour. Original post Here
During last week’s visit to Israel, Albania’s Prime Minister used a private jet once owned by Sam Bankman Fried, now-jailed owner of crypto exchange FTX – but it’s unclear who footed the bill. Original post Here
The suspects are among 33 people accused of involvement in shipping a cargo of dangerous industrial waste from Albania to Thailand. Original post Here
The US president’s son-in-law wants to build a tourism development in southern Albania, but residents of the unspoilt strip around Zvernec say a dispute over ownership of the land is being ignored. Original post Here
Tropojë Mayor Indicted for Illegal Roadworks Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 – In a case related to alleged abuse of office, Albania’s Special Court has sent Tropojë’s mayor Rexhë Byberi and his deputy Abedin Kërrnaja to trial on charges of “abuse of office” related to local infrastructure projects. The officials are …
The Italy-Albania asylum ‘offshoring’ scheme is being studied by other Western European governments wanting to look tough on migration. But the case of Hamid Badoui, who took his own life after being held at an Albanian migrant detention camp, highlights the human cost. Original post Here
Balkan LGBTQ+ people, both in the region and in the diaspora, are often told that their identities are incompatible. It’s time to hear a different story – and learn more about the region’s pioneers. Original post Here
Plans by relatives of U.S. President Donald Trump to build a luxury resort in the scenic coastal area of Zvërnec have sidelined local residents and their property claims, while intersecting with a long-running court battle involving controversial real estate businessman Artur Shehu. By Vladimir Karaj Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 …
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
The Murrizi Tunnel was opened to much fanfare in March last year, not long before a parliamentary election. Now the Albanian Road Authority says it has yet been certified for use. Original post Here