Kosovo President visits opposition leader amidst debate on suspension of tax
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has visited on Wednesday the head of Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Isa Mustafa. Original post Here
Opening borders issue is Serbia’s agenda, says Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Defence
Kosovo’s Deputy Minister of Defence and member of Ramush Haradinaj’s party, AAK, says opening of borders issue during Pristina-Belgrade dialogue is Russia’s agenda. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Haradinaj resists US national security officials advice to suspend tax
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and President Hashim Thaci hosted Wednesday US national security officials, John Erath and William Berkley, who urged Kosovo to suspend tax on Serbian and Bosnia Herzegovina goods. Haradinaj in a Facebook post indicated that the tax will not be revoked despite US officials call. But …
Pacolli calls on Serbian President Vucic to recognise Republic of Kosovo
Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, in an open letter to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic urged him to recognise the Republic of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo counts on American-Albanians, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, hosted Wednesday an American-Albanian delegation, headed by Mark Gjonaj, who is New York Council member, and said that Kosovo counts on the help of Ameircan-Albanians. Original post Here
Belgrade attacks Kosovo Serb minister for 'working against Serbia’s interests’
Director of Serbia’s Government Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, said after meeting Kosovo Serb political representatives that they don’t see a solution between Pristina and Belgrade is near. Original post Here
Theater in Belgrade: Vucic pretends like he is halting Serbs from leaving Kosovo institutions
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic said Wednesday that Kosovo Serb political representatives want to leave all institutions of Kosovo, but allegedly he told them to wait at least 45 days with until he met the world leaders. Vucic hosted today in Belgrade representatives of Srpska List, a political entity which is …
Kosovo supports territorial integrity of Ukraine
On fifth anniversary of annexation of Crimea by Russia, Kosovo unequivocally supports territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. Original post Here
High-level delegation of MEPs to visit Serbia, Kosovo
The EP will send a delegation of MEPs to Belgrade and Pristina from 27 February to 2 March to take stock of the political situation and assess the EU’s relations with Serbia and Kosov, the EU Office in Pristina confirmed. Original post Here
Anti-Government protest in Albania turns violent
Albanian police clashed in Tirana with protesters staging a demonstration against the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama gave former New York City mayor Eric Adams an Albanian ID card and passport in Tirana. The ceremony took place during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit gala evening. Rama said no one expected the former New York mayor to become a citizen of Tirana and Albania. …
Organizers presented the “Jusuf Vrioni” translation awards during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit gala in Tirana. The Publishing Center for the Diaspora launched the competition for young translators from the diaspora. Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro announced the winners. They will receive contracts with the Publishing Center for the Diaspora. They …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha met Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca in Tirana during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit. Both leaders emphasized stronger cooperation between Albania and Kosovo. They highlighted the Albanian diaspora as a key asset for national development. Hoxha said the diaspora connects the nation …
Albania marks 105 years since the birth of actor Pandi Raidhi. He remains one of the most beloved figures of Albanian theatre and cinema. He died in Tirana in 1999. Raidhi co-founded the Professional Estrada of Korça. He also helped establish the “Andon Zako Çajupi” Theatre. He made his film …
Minister of State for Local Government Ervin Demo said the diaspora can become a key driver of change in Albania through investment. He made the statement during the fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Demo said authorities should not view relations with the diaspora only through remittances. He said the …
On April 14, 1966, archaeologists discovered one of Albania’s most valuable cultural heritage sites, the Durrës Amphitheatre. The amphitheatre stands as a living testimony to the ancient glory of the city. Builders constructed it in the 2nd century AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan, when Durrës served as …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja highlighted the exhibition “Sociological Record” at the Marubi Museum in Shkodër. He described it as a unique opportunity for visitors who enjoy stories behind photographs and historical visual journeys. The exhibition presents hidden worlds inside homes, faces, and memories from Albania in …
The Roman Forum in Butrint National Park will join the tourist itinerary for the first time. The Butrint Management Foundation will start work on a new conservation project. The project will organize the area, cover excavations with sterile soil, and preserve the remains of the Roman Forum. Dense vegetation currently …
The documentary “Besa – a word of honor” aired on Israeli public television Makan on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film tells the story of the Albanian code of honor known as “Besa.” It highlights how Albanians protected at least 2,000 Jews during World War II. The documentary follows a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke this Tuesday at the Diaspora Summit, where he highlighted Albania’s transformation in recent years, particularly in the areas of justice reform and tourism. Speaking on the second day of the summit, Rama emphasized the role of the Albanian diaspora, describing it as a key part …