Tax undermines US-Kosovo partnership, Embassy
US Embassy to Pristina has issued a press release after the visit of the National Security Council (NSC) Deputy Senior Director for Europe John Erath and NSC Director for European Affairs Brad Berkley. The US Embassy reiterats their message to Kosovo leaders that the tariffs on Serbian and Bosnian products …
Kosovo’s Haradinaj insists on keeping tax despite facing consequences
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says internal disagreements over tax imposed on Serbian goods are damaging Kosovo. He said the tariffs on Serbian imports introduced by his Government in November last year will remain into force until he gets guarantees on a final agreement with Serbia. Haradinaj says he is ready …
US threatens withdrawal of troops from Kosovo if tax is not suspended
US national security officials during their visit to Kosovo have threatened with withdrawal of military presence if leaders in Pristina keeps resisting their appeal on suspension of tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods. Currently the US has 650 troops stationed in Kosovo, mainly in the US military base of Bondsteel, …
Kosovo President visits opposition leader amidst debate on suspension of tax
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has visited on Wednesday the head of Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Isa Mustafa. Original post Here
Opening borders issue is Serbia’s agenda, says Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Defence
Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Defence and member of Ramush Haradinaj’s party, AAK, says opening of borders issue during Pristina-Belgrade dialogue is Russia’s agenda. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Haradinaj resists US national security officials advice to suspend tax
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and President Hashim Thaci hosted Wednesday US national security officials, John Erath and William Berkley, who urged Kosovo to suspend tax on Serbian and Bosnia Herzegovina goods. Haradinaj in a Facebook post indicated that the tax will not be revoked despite US officials call. But …
Pacolli calls on Serbian President Vucic to recognise Republic of Kosovo
Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, in an open letter to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic urged him to recognise the Republic of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo counts on American-Albanians, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, hosted Wednesday an American-Albanian delegation, headed by Mark Gjonaj, who is New York Council member, and said that Kosovo counts on the help of Ameircan-Albanians. Original post Here
Belgrade attacks Kosovo Serb minister for 'working against Serbia’s interests’
Director of Serbia’s Government Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, said after meeting Kosovo Serb political representatives that they don’t see a solution between Pristina and Belgrade is near. Original post Here
Theater in Belgrade: Vucic pretends like he is halting Serbs from leaving Kosovo institutions
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said Wednesday that Kosovo Serb political representatives want to leave all institutions of Kosovo, but allegedly he told them to wait at least 45 days with until he met the world leaders. Vucic hosted today in Belgrade representatives of Srpska List, a political entity which is …
Police raids targeted call centre fraud operations across Tirana, with 10 suspects arrested and almost a million euros in cash seized. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 14 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said Albania stands at an important stage of economic growth during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. She also said the country still holds significant untapped potential. At a panel on “Diaspora, partner in business and innovation”, she said rising …
TIRANA, April 14 – North Macedonia Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi warned about rising youth emigration during the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He said governments must urgently design policies to stop the outflow of young people. At the opening of his remarks, Gashi described the trend as a demographic “bleeding” …
TIRANA, April 14 – Presheva Valley Albanian National Council head Enkel Rexhepi raised serious concerns over institutional challenges facing Albanians in southern Serbia during the Fourth Diaspora Summit. He described the diaspora as a “vital national force” for identity, development, and international representation. Speaking at a panel on diaspora and …
TIRANA, April 14 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi met military and civilian staff of Albania’s mission to NATO in Brussels and praised their role in representing the country within the alliance. He described their work as essential for maintaining Albania’s presence in NATO structures. During the meeting, he highlighted the …
TIRANA, April 14 – Democratic Union for Integration leader Ali Ahmeti warned at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana that the status of the Albanian language in North Macedonia faces growing risks. He urged institutions and society to defend existing rights with determination. His remarks came in the wake of student …
TIRANA, April 14 – State Minister for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption Adea Pirdeni said Albania can accelerate its European Union integration through stronger diaspora engagement. She spoke during a panel at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana. At the session on international experience in public administration, she stressed the value of …
TIRANA, April 14 – President Bajram Begaj met North Macedonia Parliament Speaker Afrim Gashi in Tirana and focused on bilateral relations and the rights of Albanians. He placed particular emphasis on language rights and institutional representation. During the meeting, both sides reviewed cooperation between the two countries. They also discussed …
The Edi Rama met tourism operators in Vlora. He promoted major development and investment plans. First, he said Vlora transforms into a key tourism hub. He stressed that projects attract more visitors and investors. Moreover, he said Albania offers a safe environment for living and business. Therefore, he compared Vlora …
Edi Rama met tourism operators in Vlora. He focused on tourism growth and investment strategy.First, he said tourism demand continues to grow. He added that Albania can attract visitors beyond the summer season. Moreover, he said investment interest is increasing. Therefore, he urged operators to use this opportunity. In addition, …