Kosovo’s Thaci in New York gets support on dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, who is in New York at the time the UN General Assembly is taking place, met on Thursday the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini when they discussed the final phase of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia which is facilitated by Mogherini. Original post Here
Veseli in Skopje assures land swap idea is not backed by Kosovo institutions
Kosovo Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli visiting Skopje on Thursday assured his Macedonian counterpart Talat Xhaferi that Kosovo has no territorial pretensions to its neighbours, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Austrian EU minister Gernot Blümel visits Kosovo
Gernot Blümel, Austrian Federal Minister for the EU, Arts, Culture and Media, who is visiting Pristina on Thursday, has met Kosovo’s EU Minister Dhurata Hoxha when they discussed visa liberalisation for citizens of Kosovo. Original post Here
Another Kosovo MP arrested for intimidating prosecutor
Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) MP, Shkumbin Demaliaj, has been arrested on Thursday for allegedly intimidating former special prosecutor, Elez Blakaj, who was investigating alleged wrongdoings during the verification of war veterans status. This is the second Kosovo MP arrested within days after MP Milaim Zeka was arrested …
Kosovo President says the US supports ‘slight correction’ of border with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci says the US supports “slight correction” of border between Kosovo and Serbia, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Thaci-Trump posed for the traditional photo
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci published on Wednesday a photo with the US President Donald Trump accompanied by respective first ladies. The President and First Lady Melania Trump hosted all heads of the UN General Assembly delegations on Monday night as part of the annual event held ahead of the UN …
Kosovo MP arrested for threatening prosecutor
The Kosovo Police have arrested on Wednesday a Member of Parliament for threatening a prosecutor. Zeka has been indicted for alleged involvement in a visa scam. In a televised interview he said that he will deal legally and privately with the special prosecutor of the case for as he said …
Kosovo war veterans to protest on Wednesday
Association of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) War Veterans of the Dukagjini region has announced organising a protest on Wednesday in Pristina in defence of the war values and dignity of the KLA veterans. Original post Here
Strong winds cause damage in Pristina
Trees were knocked down and roofs were damaged on Monday by powerful winds ripped through Kosovo’s capital, Pristina. Original post Here
No more unregistered vehicles in northern Kosovo
On Monday, the Kosovo Police have started implementation of an operation plan to stop participation in traffic of all unregistered vehicles in the northern part of Kosovo inhabited by Serbs. Pristina authorities have never extended their full authority in the north and this has created a heaven for local Serbs …
New Ombudsman elected solely with the votes of the ruling majority – a break in tradition – after opposition MPS refused to participate in the vote. Original post Here
Court temporarily restores Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku to her duties, after the government disputed a court order that had suspended her. Original post Here
By Nikola Kedhi On paper, Albania enters 2026 as a “success story”: the government speaks of GDP growth around 4%, low inflation, public debt at roughly 53% of GDP, and presents the 2026 Budget as a continuation of stability.In reality, Albania is an economy structurally dependent on construction where extraordinarily large …
Albania‘s High Prosecution Council chooses Klodian Braho as new head of the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organised Crime – a body with the tough task of tackling high-level graft. Original post Here
Environmentalist Ardian Koci was awarded the 2025 EuroNatur Award for his campaigning conservation work in Albania – but he had already left the country after being fired by the Environment Ministry for speaking his mind. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Tirana Times, December 10,2025. 10KSA arrived in Tirana through a special awareness-raising event organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the first introduction in Albania of one of the world’s most recognized global initiatives for preventive health and community empowerment. Deputy Ambassador Ahmed …
SPAK could move toward a harsher measure against the suspended deputy prime minister, including a request for house arrest or detention. Tirana Times – December 9, 2025 The suspension from office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku has pushed Albania into one of the …
Judges Association claims that Edi Rama’s attacks on court decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over legal allegations are designed to undermine faith in the Albanian judiciary. Original post Here
By Genc Pollo On the Commissioner’s satisfaction The statement by Mrs. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, that the general elections in Albania this May were free and fair, but we welcome suggestions for their improvement” rightly caused surprise, irritation and was condemned by the opposition. Fortunately, on Monday the …
Saudi Arabia and the Rise of a New Human-Centered Diplomacy When National Transformation Becomes a Global Movement for Life There are moments when an initiative that begins as a simple community project transforms into a global movement. Moments when awareness campaigns cross the boundaries of public messaging and become part …