Kadri Veseli: Kosovo to join the UN with its current borders
Kosovo Speaker of Parliament, Kadri Veseli, in an opinion published on Monday said that he opposes the idea on correction of borders or partition of Kosovo. He said that the debate launched recently on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, has created an unnecessary climate of tensions, fear and uncertainty in Kosovo. Original post …
Kosovo President insists on ‘adjustment of borders’
President Hashim Thaci reiterated on Monday that border adjustment is his proposal for a peaceful solution with Serbia. He made the comments after Speaker of Parliament and chairman of biggest ruling party, PDK, Kadri Veseli, opposed the idea of correction of borders. Original post Here
Kosovo PM: Change of borders is in Putin’s favour
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, says that change of borders in Balkans suits only to Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Original post Here
Political parties against Thaci’s idea on ‘correction’ of borders
Senior officials of ruling coalition parties AAK and Nisma are against the idea proposed by Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on correction of border, which is interpreted as a position on exchange of territory with Serbia. Against Thaci’s proposal are Nisma leader Fatmir Limaj and AAK senior official and MP Daut …
Kosovo ready to react to provocations, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said Friday that Pristina is ready to respond to any provocation and anyone acting against the law, adding that he did not have indication that something might happen. Original post Here
Thaci: No partition of Kosovo or autonomy for Serbs
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci reiterated Friday that there will be no partition or autonomy for Kosovo Serbs, adding however that he is working only for “a correction” of the border with Serbia, and eventual inclusion of Presheva Valley into Kosovo. Original post Here
Serbia’s president tells Kosovo Serbs to remain calm
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic in an open letter on Friday urged Kosovo Serbs to remain calm and pledged that as long as he held the office, Serbia would not allow their exodus or any organised criminal activities against them and their sanctities. Original post Here
EU’s Mogherini reminds to Thaci and Vucic the Agreement on avoiding tensions
Office of High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini said on Friday that the drafting process of the Statute of Community of Serb Municipalities (CSM) is still ongoing, adding that both Pristina and Belgrade have agreed on clear guidelines and deadlines. Original post Here
Kosovo President sacks deputy head of Intelligence Agency
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj took a decision on Friday to dismiss deputy head of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA), Latif Merovci. Original post Here
US Ambassador: EU statement should help us enjoy a nice weekend
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, said he is happy to see the EU statement that the draft statute of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities will be discussed in the next meeting in Brussels between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
— Article by the Chinese Ambassador to Albania, Pang Chunxue On 25 October 1971, at the 26th Session of the UN General Assembly, Resolution 2758 was adopted by an overwhelming majority, restoring all the lawful rights of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations and recognizing the representatives …
In her new book based on her travels in Albania, Black American academic Chelsi West Ohueri looks at how people in the country see race and ethnicity – and the racial divides between Albanians and the marginalised Roma minority. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Albania’s president praised the legacy of the three-times prime minister, an important figure in the country’s post-communist politics, who died on Friday. Original post Here
Anti-corruption prosecutors said they are investigating deputy premier and infrastructure minister Belinda Balluku for violating tender rules, linked to the construction of a road in 2020. Original post Here
By Ambassador Fatmir Çela Diplomacy has always been the lifeline of small nations, and Albania is no exception. From Fan Noli’s influence in Washington to the decisive interventions of diplomats in 1913, Albania’s survival and recognition have often depended less on force and more on skillful negotiation and credibility. For …
TIRANA, October 29, 2025 In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Syria has officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the 120th country to do so. The announcement was made in Riyadh during President Vjosa Osmani’s visit, marking one of the most significant moments in …
The Albanian Volleyball Federation has been accused of discrimination and prejudice over its decision to suspend a Brazilian women’s volleyball player based on unsupported allegations about her gender. Original post Here
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh Riyadh, October 27, 2025 . Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is paying an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he was received at the Royal Palace in Riyadh by the Crown Prince and …
ODIHR Report on Albania’s 2025 Elections Tirana, October 25, 2025. The final report of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections paints a deeply troubling picture of a country where democratic standards remain systematically undermined. The document exposes extensive evidence of …