Kosovo’s President, US National Security Advisor, speak by phone
Kosovo’s President, Hashim Thaci, spoke today with US National Security Advisor John Bolton by phone, Thaci confirmed in social media. Original post Here
US Ambassador urges Kosovo to suspend tax
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip Kosnett, keeps insisting the tax on Serbian goods should be suspended, noting however the US gave no ultimatum to Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj to rescind the tariffs on goods imported from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Original post Here
NATO reminds Kosovo leaders no KSF deployment in north
Admiral James Foggo, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and the Allied Joint Forces Command Naples who visited Kosovo Thursday met President Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and Minister for Communities to discuss current security situation in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb minister in Haradinaj’s Government to be dismissed on Saturday
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj is expected to dismiss this week minister of Agriculture, Nenad Rikalo, who is member of Srpska List, a partner in his Government. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM Haradinaj announces dramatic developments this week
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip Kosnett, met on Thursday Kosovo’s President, Prime Minister and leaders of ruling coalition, amidst debate on suspending 100 percent tax on Serbian imports. The US Ambassador called on authorities in Pristina to suspend tax and resume EU-facilitated dialogue with Belgrade. Original post Here
Partition in Kosovo will lead to violence south of Iber, according to expert
Partitioning Kosovo in which Serb-majority northern Kosovo is united with Serbia, as part of arrangements of a final agreement with Serbia, would bring bloodshed, says legal expert Enver Hasani. Original post Here
US Ambassador criticises government on failing to fight corruption
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip Kosnett, commenting findings of the Transparency International’s new report on perceived levels of public-sector corruption, said ranking of Kosovo should concern every citizen. Original post Here
Kosovo Government ‘stable and functional’ after urgent meeting of coalition leaders
The Government of Kosovo issued a press release, after an urgent meeting of coalition leaders confirming the coalition is “stable and functional” and pledged to continue work in fulfilling its program. Original post Here
Idea on unification of Mitrovica aimed at intimidating Kosovo Serbs, says Rakic
Kosovo Serb political leader, Goran Rakic, said recent initiative of Mitrovica South mayor Agim Bathiri to unify this ethnically-divided town is a provocation and aimed at destabilizing the region. Original post Here
Kosovo to play Denmark in March friendly in Pristina
Kosovo will play Denmark in a friendly on 21 March at Pristina’s “Fadil Vokrri” arena. Original post Here
Fed by demand for new guns and leftovers from depots looted in the 1990s, Albania has become a key hub for small-arms trafficking. Original post Here
Albania will perform 13th in the second semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 14. The contest will take place in Vienna. Alis will represent Albania with the song “Nân”. The public and professional juries will select the top 10 countries from each semifinal. These countries will advance …
The first two semifinal matches of the Albanian Cup ended in draws. Egnatia and Elbasani drew 1–1 in the first semifinal. The match in Rrogozhinë stayed open for both teams. Everything remains undecided for the return leg. The home side started strongly. Sota gave Egnatia the lead in the 5th …
Minister Enea Karakaçi presented the new energy law. He said the reform aligns Albania with EU rules. It creates a more open and competitive market. It also reduces state intervention. The law shifts away from a centralized model. It promotes liberalization. Competition will drive the sector. Meanwhile, new energy sources …
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari met a high-level delegation from Poland today. Lt. Col. Tomasz Czyż led the delegation. Lamallari and Czyż discussed strengthening cooperation in fire protection and civil emergencies. They focused on experience sharing and professional capacity building. “Exchanging experiences and investing in professional skills are essential,” Lamallari said. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the Albanian government is preparing a new pension scheme. He emphasized it will not replace the current system but enrich it. During a visit to an industrial complex in Durrës, Rama explained the scheme. Employees can save a portion of their salary in a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama visited an industrial complex in Durrës today. Several companies operate there in transport, recycling, and industrial processing. During the visit, Rama praised the companies’ growth. He said many started with limited resources and a big dream. Now they produce high-value products, like gold rings and pendants …
Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, said today that Albania is promoting an economy focused on attracting investments and exporting higher-value products. She spoke during a visit to an industrial complex in Durrës, alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama and Mayor Emiriana Sako. “This business processes and exports precious metals. …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader, Edi Rama, met today with the Party Assembly in Lezhë. He discussed Albania’s EU accession negotiations, aiming for membership by 2030. Rama said Albania has opened all negotiation chapters in record time, thanks to national effort and EU readiness. “Today is our moment. We …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama outlined the government’s ambition to raise Albania’s total gross production to €35 billion by 2030. At a Socialist Party Assembly meeting, Rama said, “We inherited an economy with less than €10 billion total production. Today, it stands at around €27 billion. We …