Japan to open its Embassy in Kosovo
Japan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshiko Abe announced opening of the Embassy in Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo MP summoned by war crime prosecutors
Kosovo Member of Parliament, Blerim Kuci, has been summoned by the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office at the Hague to be questioned on his role during the time he was member of Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during 1998-1999 Kosovo war. Original post Here
Kosovo resubmits bid to join Interpol
Kosovo has renewed its bid to join International Criminal Police Organization after Serbia blocked Kosovo’s entry into Interpol last year. Original post Here
International prosecutors questioned former Kosovo Liberation Army member
Former solider of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), and war invalid, Isuf Gashi, has been interviewed Wednesday by the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office. Gashi has been questioned in Pristina. Original post Here
Serbian President pressures the EU: Convince Kosovo to rescind tax
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expects the European Union to convince Pristina to revoke decisions which he believes are dangerous to the region. Original post Here
Regardless tax Serbian goods enter Kosovo through alternative routes, says minister
Serbian Trade Minister Rasim Ljajic says Serbian goods are entering Kosovo through alternative routes after Government in Pristina introduced last November 100 percent tax on all goods of Serbian origin. Original post Here
Initiative on unification of Mitrovica deemed unconstitutional
Kosovo’s Ministry of Local Government Administration advised the Parliament to reject the initiative of Mitrovica South mayor, Agim Bahtiri, who sought unification of this ethnically divided town. Original post Here
Ethnic division leads to tragedies, says Kosovo PM Haradinaj
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj reiterated Tuesday that he is against redrawing borders in Balkans, and said division in ethnic lines is irrational. Original post Here
Kosovo to open embassies in Thailand, Bangladesh, Colombia and Ghana
Kosovo on 11th anniversary of its independence is expected to open new embassies as part of continues efforts of Foreign Ministry to extend its diplomatic representation worldwide. Original post Here
EU’s Mogherini siding with Serbia, says Kosovo PM advisor
EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said Monday that she would be ready to call a new meeting between presidents Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia “the very first morning” after Kosovo suspends 100 percent tax on Serbian goods. Chief of staff to Prime Minister’s Office, Avni …
With European car demand fluctuating and margins under pressure, manufacturers of car parts in Albania are navigating a delicate shift from cost-based competitiveness to structural adaptation. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 12 – Tirana will host the fourth edition of the Diaspora Summit on April 13, bringing together Albanians from across the world for a two-day program focused on cooperation and development. Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his weekly podcast that the summit will open with a welcome …
TIRANA, April 12 – The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs unveiled the detailed agenda of the Fourth Diaspora Summit, set to take place in Tirana from April 13 to 15. The ministry said the event aims to strengthen ties with Albanians abroad and translate diaspora potential into concrete development …
At the Kakavija border crossing, heavy movement has continued throughout the day on both sides of the border due to the Orthodox Easter celebrations. According to the Border Police, during the last 24 hours, a total of 7,649 citizens were processed at Kakavija in both entry and exit directions — …
The Chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, extended Easter wishes to Orthodox believers, describing it as the holy day of Christ’s resurrection and a moment for reflection on moral values. In his message, Berisha expressed hope that next Easter will be celebrated without the great hardship that has affected …
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated in his podcast “Flasim” that in the coming days Albania will receive a report from the European Union on public procurement, prepared by professional EU instruments. According to the head of government, the EU report is a reliable and high-quality instrument that has analyzed the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama continued today with the next episode of his podcast “Flasim.” During the podcast, he addressed the first topic, speaking about the 4th Diaspora Summit. Rama emphasized that the summit will begin tomorrow with the welcoming ceremony and, as he noted, it will once again bring together …
Sports activities organized during weekends in Gjirokastër are attracting increasing interest from children and young people. Championships in various sports are held at the city’s Sports Palace and are followed with enthusiasm. Training sessions in sports such as basketball, volleyball, and badminton are eagerly attended by children and youth as …
A bar in Pogradec has decided not to serve customers today and, instead of musicians, has had three women perform as a form of irony toward the government rule that will continue this year regarding live music being allowed only until midnight and a noise limit of 85 decibels. The …
On the 27th anniversary of the battle that would go down in history, in Koshare, former commander of the “Topi Unit” Battalion, Feriz Trezhnjeva, still vividly remembers his last meeting with the hero Agim Ramadani. Even after so many years, with strong emotions, he recounts the moment when Commander Katana …