German foreign policy advisors to visit Kosovo
Two top foreign-policy advisors to German Chancellor Angela Merkel are expected to visit Kosovo next week, Gazeta Express has learned. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Speaker hints ousting of Government
Speaker of Parliament, Kadri Veseli, said every Government which affects Kosovo-US relation and the US military base Bondsteel should be overthrown. Original post Here
Petition on unification of Mitrovica not discussed by MPs
Despite being in the agenda, Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights and Petitions has not discussed a petition signed by Mitrovica citizens asking unification of this ethnically-divided town. Chair of the Committee, Duda Balje said they have not received the petition from the Parliament’s presidency. Original post Here
Specialist Prosecutor’s Office summons another ex-KLA member
The Specialist Prosecutor’s Office has contacted last week a former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and summoned him for questioning. Original post Here
US Diplomat: Serbia should recognize Kosovo
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Matthew Palmer, said Serbia should recognize Kosovo as an independent, sovereign country and Kosovo should do the same. Original post Here
EU members ask suspension of tax, says Kosovo minister
Kosovo’s Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, says her Office receives in daily basis requests from the EU member countries urging Kosovo to suspend tax on Serbian goods, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Nike Gjeloshaj first Albanian mayor of Tuz, Montenegro
Albanian political parties won the elections in the newly established municipality of Tuz in Montenegro. The elections held on Sunday were calm and Albanian mayoral candidate won over 50 percent of votes. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM urges President to give up his idea on land swap with Serbia
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says the President Hashim Thaci and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama likely have presented to the White House a draft on how a final agreement with Serbia would look like. Haradinaj doubts that Thaci and Rama proposed giving Serbia land in exchange of recognition for Kosovo. …
US maintains support for KFOR and the presence of U.S. troops at Camp Bondsteel
US maintains support for KFOR and the presence of U.S. troops at Camp Bondsteel, US Embassy announced on Friday shutting down speculations that the US has threatened with withdrawal of troops from Kosovo if tax on Serbian goods is not suspended. Original post Here
Haradinaj meets MEPs: I got green light on visas
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj met on Friday a seven-MEP strong delegation, headed by Foreign Affairs Committee Chair, David McAllister, when he got confirmation and green loight on visa liberalisation. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama gave former New York City mayor Eric Adams an Albanian ID card and passport in Tirana. The ceremony took place during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit gala evening. Rama said no one expected the former New York mayor to become a citizen of Tirana and Albania. …
Organizers presented the “Jusuf Vrioni” translation awards during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit gala in Tirana. The Publishing Center for the Diaspora launched the competition for young translators from the diaspora. Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro announced the winners. They will receive contracts with the Publishing Center for the Diaspora. They …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca in Tirana during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit. Both leaders emphasized stronger cooperation between Albania and Kosovo. They highlighted the Albanian diaspora as a key asset for national development. Hoxha said the diaspora connects the nation …
Albania marks 105 years since the birth of actor Pandi Raidhi. He remains one of the most beloved figures of Albanian theatre and cinema. He died in Tirana in 1999. Raidhi co-founded the Professional Estrada of Korça. He also helped establish the “Andon Zako Çajupi” Theatre. He made his film …
Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo said the diaspora can become a key driver of change in Albania through investment. He made the statement during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Demo said authorities should not view relations with the diaspora only through remittances. He said the …
On April 14, 1966, archaeologists discovered one of Albania’s most valuable cultural heritage sites, the Durrës Amphitheatre. The amphitheatre stands as a living testimony to the ancient glory of the city. Builders constructed it in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan, when Durrës served as …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja highlighted the exhibition “Sociological Record” at the Marubi Museum in Shkodër. He described it as a unique opportunity for visitors who enjoy stories behind photographs and historical visual journeys. The exhibition presents hidden worlds inside homes, faces, and memories from Albania in …
The Roman Forum in Butrint National Park will join the tourist itinerary for the first time. The Butrint Management Foundation will start work on a new conservation project. The project will organize the area, cover excavations with sterile soil, and preserve the remains of the Roman Forum. Dense vegetation currently …
The documentary “Besa – a word of honor” aired on Israeli public television Makan on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film tells the story of the Albanian code of honor known as “Besa.” It highlights how Albanians protected at least 2,000 Jews during World War II. The documentary follows a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday at the Diaspora Summit, where he highlighted Albania’s transformation in recent years, particularly in the areas of justice reform and tourism. Speaking on the second day of the summit, Rama emphasized the role of the Albanian diaspora, describing it as a key part …