Thaci remembers signing of Kumanovo Agreement which ended war in Kosovo
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has remembered 19th anniversary of signing of the Kumanovo Agreement between NATO and Yugoslav Army. Thaci said that this agreement has stopped war in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Football Federation President Fadil Vokrri passes away
Fadil Vokrri, President of the Football Federation of Kosovo passed away on Thursday after experiencing a cardiac arrest. Original post Here
Two detained in Kosovo for planning terrorist attacks against NATO peacekeepers
The Basic Court in Pristina has ordered one month detention for two people suspected of preparing terror acts in Kosovo and recruiting for extremist groups. Original post Here
Ghana ambassador to Kosovo presents credentials, refuting Serbia on derecognition
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has received today the credential letters of the non-resident Gahan Ambassador covering Kosovo, Salma Frances Mancell. The visit of Ghana Ambassador is very important refuting Serbian officials’ claims that this African country is considering withdrawing of recognition for Kosovo. Original post Here
Family members of one of the arrested Gulenists in Kosovo, seek asylum in Germany
Family members of one of the six arrested Turkish nationals who were arrested by the Kosovo Police and deported to Turkey suspected of their links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement, have left Kosovo and reportedly applied for asylum in Germany. Original post Here
Djuric visiting Kosovo today
Director of Serbia’s Government Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, is expected to visit Kosovo today. According to Kosovo Serb online media KoSSev he is expected to attend a solemn meeting of Srpska List, set to be held today in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
EULEX with a new role in Kosovo
The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo will keep limited responsibilities, even after the end of its current mandate on 14 June. Original post Here
Pacolli announces new ‘qualitative’ recognitions for Kosovo
Kosovo Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Kosovo will get new “qualitative” recognitions this year. Original post Here
Austria supports visa liberalisation for Kosovo
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, during a visit to Vienna met on Thursday his Austrian counterpart, Wolfgang Sobotoka. According to Veseli’s Office Austria will support visa liberalisation for Kosovo Original post Here
EU Office condemns recent interethnic incidents in Kosovo
The EU Office in Kosovo has condemned recent interethnic incidents in Kosovo. In an answer to Gaeta Express it is stated that the EU deplores any action that would seek to intimidate or injure. The incidents targeting Kosovo Serbs have been condemned also by the Government, Presidnt’s Office and embassies. …
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
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
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …