US Congressman Engel reminds Serbia that no EU membership without recognizing Kosovo
US Congressman Eliot Engel made it clear to Serbia that there will be no EU membership without recognizing Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo’s state mobile operator begins using new +383 dialling code only
State-owned Kosovo Telecom gave up using the Monaco’s +377 code for mobile calls, and as of this week is using the +383 international dialling code allocated to Kosovo by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 15 December 2016. Original post Here
Kosovo Security Force cannot enter north without NATO’s approval, says Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General reiterated Wednesday that the Kosovo Security Forces (KSF) cannot enter the northern part of the country without NATO’s permission. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President, US Ambassador agree tariffs should be suspended
President Hashim Thaci met today US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip S. Kosnett, to discuss current political developments focusing on resumption of dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Serbia is taunting Kosovo, tax to be revoked after recognition – PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj asked for understanding of the US allies for resisting revocation of tariffs on Serbian goods, saying that Serbia is taunting Kosovo and he wants a final comprehensive agreement with Belgrade before revoking the tax. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President receives credentials from Turkish Ambassador
Newly appointed Ambassador of Turkey to Pristina, Çağrı Sakar, has presented presents the Letter of Credentials to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci. Original post Here
Kosovo’s platform on dialogue with Serbia ready
Kosovo’s negotiation team in dialogue with Serbia has finalised a platform on dialogue. Co-head of the state negotiation team, Fatmir Limaj, says the draft platform will be forwarded to institutional leaders on Wednesday and be submitted to Parliament on Thursday for final approval. Original post Here
No north or south, Kosovo is one – PM Haradinaj answers NATO’s Secretary General
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj answered to NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg who said Tuesday that Kosovo Security Force should be deployed in northern part of the country only with KFOR’s consent. Original post Here
US diplomats on tariffs: It’s incredible that Kosovo values our friendship so lightly as to ignore our advice
Kosovo institutional leaders received a letter from the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Matthew Palmer, who urged them to suspend tax on Serbian and Bosnian products. Original post Here
Serbia to accept Kosovo’s reality, says human rights activist
Human rights activist Sonja Biserko says Serbia should accept the reality called Kosovo and engage in implementing agreements reached during Kosovo-Serbia dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here
Albania U-19 girls drew 2–2 with Montenegro. The teams played the second-round opener of the European Championship. The match took place at the “House of Football.” Coach Daniela Kodra started Helshani in goal. She lined up Hysa, Nika, Kadiolli, and Bajramaj. She added Vata, Bushati, and Ago. She also selected …
TIRANA, April 10 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania plans to develop domestic production of naval vessels and military drones. He spoke after a government meeting where the cabinet approved several defence-related decisions. The announcement marks a shift toward expanding the country’s military industry with foreign cooperation. In this …
TIRANA, April 10 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said the government is closely monitoring price movements and will step in to support vulnerable groups. She spoke after a cabinet meeting on Friday, where she presented recent decisions and assessed market developments. She said authorities are tracking prices in …
Albania is preparing its tax declaration and registration systems. The goal is to link them with European systems. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj spoke to the media. He said the aim is for Albania to join the European tax registry. He explained, “Digital systems used by the General Tax Directorate …
TIRANA, April 10 – Chief of the General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Arben Kingji held talks in Tirana with his Italian counterpart General Luciano Portolano. The visit focused on defence cooperation and NATO-related priorities. Both sides also reviewed regional security developments. Kingji presented recent developments within …
Galeria FAB opened its doors last night for the exhibition “Between Form and Spirit”, honoring the work of the late artist Kristi Baba. Baba passed away in 2021 at the age of 30 due to COVID-19. He was known for his graphic cycles and mixed techniques, blending the human figure …
TIRANA, April 10 – The government approved a major infrastructure project for Shkodër County, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said on Wednesday. He described the initiative, called “Gateway to the Alps”, as a key investment for regional development and tourism expansion. Karakaçi said the project carries a total value …
TIRANA, April 10 – The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports said cultural tourism recorded strong growth in the first three months of 2026. Minister Blendi Gonxhja published data showing increased visitor numbers across archaeological parks, museums, and heritage sites. The figures point to higher interest from both domestic and …
Local government reform should focus on service quality, not number of municipalities, minister says
TIRANA, April 10 – Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo said the territorial and administrative reform should prioritise service quality for citizens. He said the debate should not focus only on the number of municipalities. He spoke after a government meeting on Wednesday. Demo said the ministry works …
TIRANA, April 10 – Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro said the government has introduced new measures to strengthen extracurricular programmes in pre-university education. She said the reforms aim to extend learning beyond mandatory classroom hours and focus more on student development. She explained that the Ministry of Education has expanded after-school …