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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NATO Ministers to discuss Kosovo Security Force

NATO Defence Ministers who will meet in Brussels this week will discuss among other topics the approach of the Alliance towards Kosovo Security Force (KSF) after Kosovo Parliament’s vote on transition of this civilian force into full-fledged army. Original post Here

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Kosovo to maintain friendship with US, says PM Haradinaj after meeting Ambassador Kosnett

Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, hosted on Tuesday US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip Kosnett. Original post Here

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“€100 Million to Connect the Mountains with the Sea”: Government Approves “Gateway to the Alps” Project for Shkodër

The Albanian government has approved a new project for the Shkodër region called “Gateway to the Alps.” Through this project, €100 million in infrastructure investments are planned across the entire region, aiming to give a significant boost to tourism development, from the Alps all the way to the coast of …

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36 New Recruits from Non-Majority Communities Join the Kosovo Security Force

The Kosovo Security Force has announced that, in a solemn ceremony held today at the “Skënderbeu” barracks in Ferizaj, 36 recruits from non-majority communities were certified and have officially joined the force as its soldiers. During the ceremony, it was stated that the recruits came from Turkish, Ashkali, Bosniak, Roma, …

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Minister of Justice: The System Must Not Punish Twice for the Same Offense

The Constitutional Court and the National Chamber of Advocates held a conference where one of the fundamental principles of criminal law was discussed — the prohibition of double trial or punishment for the same criminal offense. In essence, this principle guarantees that a person cannot be prosecuted or punished more …

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Government Approves Rules for the Organization of Gambling Activities

The Council of Ministers approved this Friday the rules for the organization and functioning of the Project Support Council, a new structure established under the Gambling Supervision Authority. The decision defines in detail the procedures for establishing, organizing, and operating this council, which will play a key role in supporting …

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Interview of the Ambassador of the European Union to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, for Euronews

Journalist: I’m in the TV studio with the Ambassador of the European Union in our country, Mr. Silvio Gonzato. Z. Ambasador, thank you for joining us. I would like to start with a question that every Albanian asks, although we hear at the news every day, and political parties give …

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“Pensions Will Increase Every January,” PM Rama: Card for Basic Goods if Prices Rise

Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting on Friday with pensioners from Unit No. 2. Rama stated that the real increase in pensions began in January and will continue progressively every January. “At last, the moment has come when the economy has made this possible; starting from January, you are …

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Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship

Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has been granted Albanian citizenship and has received an Albanian passport. The decision was formalized through a special decree signed by the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj. So far, no additional details have been made public regarding the reasons or specific procedures …

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The Illusionists of Brussels 

by Genc Pollo, President of Paneuropa-Albania   On March 30, at the Nieuwspoort conference center in The Hague, the Director-General for Enlargement at the European Commission, Mr. Gert-Jan Koopman, as a panelist in the debate “The Netherlands and Europe between power blocs,” spoke about the progress of EU enlargement. Regarding Albania, …

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Albania U-19 girls draw 2–2 with Montenegro

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 …

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Albania to open path for production of naval vessels and military drones, defence minister says

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 …

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“€100 Million to Connect the Mountains with the Sea”: Government Approves “Gateway to the Alps” Project for Shkodër

The Albanian government has approved a new project for the Shkodër region called “Gateway to the Alps.” Through this project, €100 million in infrastructure investments are planned across the entire region, aiming to give a significant boost to tourism development, from the Alps all the way to the coast of …

News

36 New Recruits from Non-Majority Communities Join the Kosovo Security Force

The Kosovo Security Force has announced that, in a solemn ceremony held today at the “Skënderbeu” barracks in Ferizaj, 36 recruits from non-majority communities were certified and have officially joined the force as its soldiers. During the ceremony, it was stated that the recruits came from Turkish, Ashkali, Bosniak, Roma, …

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Minister of Justice: The System Must Not Punish Twice for the Same Offense

The Constitutional Court and the National Chamber of Advocates held a conference where one of the fundamental principles of criminal law was discussed — the prohibition of double trial or punishment for the same criminal offense. In essence, this principle guarantees that a person cannot be prosecuted or punished more …

News

Government Approves Rules for the Organization of Gambling Activities

The Council of Ministers approved this Friday the rules for the organization and functioning of the Project Support Council, a new structure established under the Gambling Supervision Authority. The decision defines in detail the procedures for establishing, organizing, and operating this council, which will play a key role in supporting …

News

Interview of the Ambassador of the European Union to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, for Euronews

Journalist: I’m in the TV studio with the Ambassador of the European Union in our country, Mr. Silvio Gonzato. Z. Ambasador, thank you for joining us. I would like to start with a question that every Albanian asks, although we hear at the news every day, and political parties give …

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“Pensions Will Increase Every January,” PM Rama: Card for Basic Goods if Prices Rise

Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting on Friday with pensioners from Unit No. 2. Rama stated that the real increase in pensions began in January and will continue progressively every January. “At last, the moment has come when the economy has made this possible; starting from January, you are …

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Former New York Mayor Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship

Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has been granted Albanian citizenship and has received an Albanian passport. The decision was formalized through a special decree signed by the President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj. So far, no additional details have been made public regarding the reasons or specific procedures …

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The Illusionists of Brussels 

by Genc Pollo, President of Paneuropa-Albania   On March 30, at the Nieuwspoort conference center in The Hague, the Director-General for Enlargement at the European Commission, Mr. Gert-Jan Koopman, as a panelist in the debate “The Netherlands and Europe between power blocs,” spoke about the progress of EU enlargement. Regarding Albania, …

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Albania U-19 girls draw 2–2 with Montenegro

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 …

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Albania to open path for production of naval vessels and military drones, defence minister says

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 …