Kosnett sworn in as new U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo
Philip S. Kosnett was sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo on Tuesday during a ceremony held at the U.S. State Department. The ceremony was attended also by Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is paying an official visit to Washington. Original post Here
Bolton says time for Kosovo and Serbia to reach an agreement
U.S. national-security adviser John Bolton met on Tuesday Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and urged Kosovo and Serbia to reach an agreement. Original post Here
Kosovo-Albania governments meeting ends with eagle gesture group photo
Governments of Kosovo and Albania convened today in Peja for a joint meeting when representatives of both countries signed important agreements. Original post Here
Kosovo Police interviews secretary of Ivanovic’s party
Silvana Arsovic, Secretary of the Civic Initiative ‘SDP’, which was led by late Kosovo Serb political leader Oliver Ivanovic, has been interviewed by the Kosovo Police. Last Friday the police have arrested four people suspected of their involvement on killing of Ivanovic who was shot dead in front of his …
Albanian PM Rama Urges Serbia ‘Down To Earth' Policy Towards Kosovo
Governments of Kosovo and Albania during a joint meeting which is taking place in Peja have signed several agreements. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama considers today’s meeting as the most important for the two governments. He also referred to Kosovo Government’s decision to impose 100 percent customs fee in Serbia’s …
Kosovo-Albania agree to remove roaming fees, unify customs clearance procedures
Governments of Kosovo and Albania gathered today in Peja to discuss cooperation and signed several agreements aimed at removing existing barriers between the two countries. Original post Here
Kosovo’ will not remove tax until full normalization with Serbia, Arifi says
Chief of Staff of the Kosovo Prime Minister’s Office, Avni Arifi, said that the decision for imposing 100 percent tax on all Serbia’s goods will not be revoked until full normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
EU Commissioner Hahn urges Kosovo, Serbia to work on de-escalation of situation
EU-Commissioner for European Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn following today’s development in Kosovo and Government’s decision to impose 100 percent tariffs on Serbia’s goods spoke over phone with president of Kosovo Hashim Thaci and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here
No incidents during Kosovo Serb protest
Hundreds of Serbs protested on Friday in Mitrovica North and other localities inhabited by Serbs over Pristina decision to increase import taxes for goods from Serbia to 100 percent. The protest has ended without incidents. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb Party supports police operation in the north
The Kosovo Serb Party headed by ex-Kosovo Minister Aleksandar Jablanovic, has supported Friday’s operation of the Kosovo Police in Mitrovica North resulting with the arrest of four people suspected of killing Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Kosovo faces Turkey tonight at 20:45 at Prishtina’s “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. President Bajram Begaj wished the Kosovo team success. “Heart in Prishtina. Go, Kosovo!” Begaj wrote on social media. The match is seen …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, announced the creation of a state oil company. He said it will transform the hydrocarbon market and protect consumers. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama addressed rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. He explained that removing …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said today that Albania fights corruption more than ever. He credited government reforms that make systems less vulnerable to corruption. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama highlighted that Albania leads the region in public procurement quality. Ministries and agencies …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania faces no blockage in its EU accession process. He stressed that the country has advanced in closing chapters, but member states make the final decisions. “Reforms are our key to joining the European family,” Hoxha told Top Channel. He rejected claims of any obstacles …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the presentation of a report on Albanian businesses’ readiness for the EU single market. She called it the starting point for a new support program for the private sector. The program will guide businesses over the next four years. It will help them …
Albania participated in the 2026 OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Paris, the Public Administration Department (DAP) announced. Marcela Kërëku, Director of Integrity, Oversight, and Administrative and Judicial Complaints at DAP, represented the country. She highlighted integrity as a key factor for competitiveness and development. During the session …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party (PS) leader, said PS will succeed in the next local elections. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama said, “We start preparing for elections long before others. When others watch us, we focus on ourselves.” He added the party balances election planning …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said Albania’s EU negotiation process is on track. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama rejected media claims of a stalled integration. “These reports are 100% false,” he said. He added, “We follow an agreed calendar with the EU. The European …
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport describes Kosovo as a Balkan fairy tale, a mix of roots, departures, returns, and children scattered across Europe. Kosovo dreams of its first World Cup, and today, that goal in America no longer seems distant. The dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia, which boosted the team’s …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pavel Jablonski, to discuss Albania’s reform progress and democratic standards. During the meeting, Peleshi highlighted that since exiting the monitoring system in April 2024, Albania has made significant advances …