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Serbia’s Vucic to visit Kosovo tomorrow

Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic in his addressing to nation confirmed he will go ahead with his planned visit to Kosovo on Saturday despite announcements of authorities in Pristina that he would be barred from entering Kosovo territory of he insists visiting the Gazivoda Lake in the north. Vucic challenging Kosovo …

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Veseli tells Thaci not to negotiate Kosovo borders

Parliament Speaker Kadri Veseli urged President Hashim Thaci not to negotiate change of borders during dialogue with Serbia. He said territorial integrity of the state is unnegotiable. The PDK chairman made the statements a day ahead of Thaci’s visit to Brussels when he is expected to meet his Serbian counterpart …

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Minister of Trade and Industry dissmissed at his party’s request

Social-Democratic Initiative – NISMA, a party represented in ruling coalition, asked the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj to release from duties their member Bajram Hasani as Minister of Trade and Industry. The Government’s spokeswoman Donjeta Gashi confirmed the news to media. Original post Here

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KSF ready to become Kosovo army, says PM Haradinaj

Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, met today General Salvatore Farina, Italian Army Chief of Staff. During the meeting Haradinaj said the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) is ready to become army. Original post Here

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Opposition says land swap between Kosovo and Serbia means tragedy

Chief of the parliamentary group of the opposition party of LDK, Avdullah Hoti, attending a debate on Wednesday hosted by Jeta Xharra dubbed “Game with Borders: War or Solution in Balkans?” said the LDK is against opening such a discussion. Hoti also said the idea on swpaing lands has its …

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Gazivoda Lake and North will not be discussed with Serbia, says Kosovo President

President Hashim Thaci says the idea on land swap, or as he refers “correction of borders” is the only solution to finally end the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia. But he says that there will be no partition of the northern part of the country. According to Thaci Kosovo will …

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Kosovo Parliament lacks quorum to vote new negotiation team in dialogue with Serbia

Parliament of Kosovo failed on Tuesday to appoint new members of negotiation team in dialogue with Serbia after opposition boycotted the initiative of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who proposed his deputies headed by Fatmir Limaj, be in charge of the dialogue with Serbia. Coalition partners announced the postponed session will …

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'The Marriage' selected by Kosovo for foreign-language Oscar category

Kosovo has selected Blerta Zeqiri’s feature debut The Marriage as its submission in the best foreign-language film category for the Oscars. Original post Here

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Kosovo President receives new Swedish Ambassador

President Hashim Thaci received letters of credence from Ambassador Karin Hernmarck of Sweden. Original post Here

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One dead in Kosovo Intelligence Agency shooting

A security guard of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) shot dead on Tuesday morning an employee working within the Agency’s eatery. The news has been confirmed officially by the KIA. Original post Here

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Albania Gender-Equality Law Draws Praise and Condemnation

Women’s rights groups hailed adoption of the new equality law as a historic move – while the opposition Democratic Party and ‘pro-family’ groups called it an attack on traditional values. Original post Here

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Leaked Albanian Investigation Implicates Deputy PM in Tender-Rigging

A leaked file, apparently from an anti-corruption prosecutors’ probe, suggests deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku played an active role in predetermining the winner of a major construction tender. Original post Here

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Rama: Albania Has No Fear of Russia

Tirana Times | November 5, 2025 Berlin/Tirana – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has downplayed growing Western fears of a possible Russian expansion of aggression in Europe, declaring that Moscow would “not attack Albania or any other European country” and that NATO remains fully capable of deterring any threat. In …

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Albania Boosts Defense Spending to Align with NATO Goals

By Tirana Times November 5, 2025 Albania’s draft budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone in the country’s defense modernization and strategic alignment with NATO objectives. The government has announced a €100 million increase in defense funding, raising total expenditures to €589 million  or approximately 2.1% of GDP  surpassing the …

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Dark Secrets: How Encrypted Comms Boosted Organised Crime in the Balkans

Encrypted platforms and secure devices have helped crime gangs in the Balkans to coordinate trafficking and payments – but while police have cracked several of them, the criminals quickly adopt new tools. Original post Here

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PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

The Albanian Prime Minister’s suggestions have largely and consistently proven not to be in Kosovo’s best interest October 29, 2025 By Veton Suroi Last week, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a new recommendation for Kosovo in the process of normalizing relations with Serbia: “In my view, Kosovo should completely …

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Albanian Officials’ Harassment of Journalists is Becoming Normalised

Intimidation of journalists working for independent media in Albania is getting worse, as state-level and local officials attempt to silence critical voices, both online and face-to-face. Original post Here

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EU Enlargement Report Criticises Serbia, Hails Montenegro’s Progress

Tough European Commission report takes Serbian democratic backsliding to task – while saying Montenegro will probably be the first among the current candidate countries to join the EU. Original post Here

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Oligarchy, Governance, and Justice in the Eyes of Citizens’ Expectations

By Zef Preçi The recent decision of Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption (SPAK) to formally indict Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku on charges related to abuse of office and corruption has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Balluku widely regarded as the government’s second-in-command and …

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Drug Shortages, Delays and Debts: Breast Cancer Treatment in Albania

Delays and drug shortages in the public healthcare system force hundreds of Albanian women every year to seek expensive, private treatment for breast cancer. Original post Here

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Albania Gender-Equality Law Draws Praise and Condemnation

Women’s rights groups hailed adoption of the new equality law as a historic move – while the opposition Democratic Party and ‘pro-family’ groups called it an attack on traditional values. Original post Here

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Leaked Albanian Investigation Implicates Deputy PM in Tender-Rigging

A leaked file, apparently from an anti-corruption prosecutors’ probe, suggests deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku played an active role in predetermining the winner of a major construction tender. Original post Here

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Rama: Albania Has No Fear of Russia

Tirana Times | November 5, 2025 Berlin/Tirana – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has downplayed growing Western fears of a possible Russian expansion of aggression in Europe, declaring that Moscow would “not attack Albania or any other European country” and that NATO remains fully capable of deterring any threat. In …

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Albania Boosts Defense Spending to Align with NATO Goals

By Tirana Times November 5, 2025 Albania’s draft budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone in the country’s defense modernization and strategic alignment with NATO objectives. The government has announced a €100 million increase in defense funding, raising total expenditures to €589 million  or approximately 2.1% of GDP  surpassing the …

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Dark Secrets: How Encrypted Comms Boosted Organised Crime in the Balkans

Encrypted platforms and secure devices have helped crime gangs in the Balkans to coordinate trafficking and payments – but while police have cracked several of them, the criminals quickly adopt new tools. Original post Here

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PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

The Albanian Prime Minister’s suggestions have largely and consistently proven not to be in Kosovo’s best interest October 29, 2025 By Veton Suroi Last week, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a new recommendation for Kosovo in the process of normalizing relations with Serbia: “In my view, Kosovo should completely …

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Albanian Officials’ Harassment of Journalists is Becoming Normalised

Intimidation of journalists working for independent media in Albania is getting worse, as state-level and local officials attempt to silence critical voices, both online and face-to-face. Original post Here

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EU Enlargement Report Criticises Serbia, Hails Montenegro’s Progress

Tough European Commission report takes Serbian democratic backsliding to task – while saying Montenegro will probably be the first among the current candidate countries to join the EU. Original post Here

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Oligarchy, Governance, and Justice in the Eyes of Citizens’ Expectations

By Zef Preçi The recent decision of Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption (SPAK) to formally indict Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku on charges related to abuse of office and corruption has sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Balluku widely regarded as the government’s second-in-command and …

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Drug Shortages, Delays and Debts: Breast Cancer Treatment in Albania

Delays and drug shortages in the public healthcare system force hundreds of Albanian women every year to seek expensive, private treatment for breast cancer. Original post Here