Srpska open to negotiations on new Government
Member of the Serbian election list Srpska, MP Igor Simic, commented on the agreement reached between PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition and the Alliance New Kosovo (AKR) on creation of news institutions of Kosovo. Original post Here
Small coalition partner splits from PAN
Movement for Unity, a small party which was part of the pre-election coalition with the PDK, AAK and Nisma (PAN), in a press release issued on Tuesday announced that they are no longer part of this coalition after recent constellation of political parties. Original post Here
Why Serbia must recognize Kosovo’s independence
David L. Phillips, director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights in an analysis/opinion published by the US daily The Washington Post, has proposed new format of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
Cathedral shrine to Mother Teresa dedicated in Kosovo
The consecration of the Cathedral-shrine in Pristina dedicated to Saint Mother Teresa is taking place today after 10 years of construction works. The celebration is being officiated by Albanian Cardinal Ernest Simon Troshani, special Papal Envoy. Original post Here
Supreme Court confirms war crime verdict against KLA commander
The Supreme Court of Kosovo has decided to reject an appeal by the defence counsel on protection of legality in the case known as “Drenica 2”, when former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) members were found guilty of war crimes. Original post Here
Kosovo parties sign deal to form new Government
A coalition of the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) has agreed to a deal with the party Alliance New Kosova (AKR) to form a government, ending three months of political deadlock. The agreement, signed on Monday, gives the coalition, along with minorities, 63 of parliament’s 120 seats. Original post Here
Supreme Court upholds terrorism conviction of the Kosovo hard-line imam
The Supreme Court of Kosovo has on Monday upheld the conviction of Kosovo hard line imam Zeqirja Qazimi who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment found guilty of recruiting for ISIS and inciting hatred. The Court dismissed an appeal by convicted Imam Qazimi on protection of legality. Original post Here
Pacolli confirms coalition with Haradinaj
Chairman of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Behgjet Pacolli, in a public letter written to members of Steering Committee and his supporters, justifying his decision to split with LDK and join the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) confirmed that he reached a full accord with the PAN’s nominee for prime minister to form …
LDK and Vetevendosje to meet after Pacolli left the coalition
LDK’s candidate for prime minister, Avdullah Hoti, is expected to meet Dardan Sejdiu from Vetevendosje following the decision of Behgjet Pacolli to split the AKR from the coalition with LDK and Alternativa (LAA) coalition. Original post Here
Police ban Djuric from entering Kosovo
Director of the so-called Office for Kosovo at the Government of Serbia was banned on Monday from entering Kosovo territory. Original post Here
The forces RENEA, FNSH and Operationalja during the early hours of Friday morning are carrying out a massive action, which is spread in Tirana, Vlora, Lezhë, Durrës, Fushë Krujë, Nikël and Kurbin. ABC News reporter, Ervin Leka, reports that checks were also made at the residence of the father of …
ABC News learns new details about the massive national action taken by the State Police, FNSH, RENEA and the Operational Forces. ABC News journalist Ermal Vija reports that over 40 arrest warrants have been issued by SPAK in several cities of the country, including Tirana, Lezha, Vlora and Durrës. It …
SPAK has issued more than 43 arrest warrants. Journalist Ermal Vija told ABC News that an arrest warrant has been issued for Indrit Dokle, Plaurent Dervish and former SP deputy Arben Ndoka. An arrest warrant has also been issued for the grandson of the former socialist MP, Arben Ndoka, Xhevi …
by Veton Surroi In the race between convention and geopolitics, Europe chose neither. It has shown that it can simultaneously talk about global challenges in Ukraine, Gaza, US-China relations, artificial intelligence and the like, and not act geopolitically with a much smaller but still important gesture, such as membership would …
The prisoners of 41-biss regime in Peqin, started a hunger strike. They made a list of requests for the Prison Directorate to improve their conditions or they will not give up on strike. Journalist Ermal Vija told “ABC News” that Anterio Kaloshi is one of the convicted persons who participated …
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama continues his tour of meetings with the Albanian diaspora. After Greece, the next meeting of the head of government is with the Albanians in Italy. With a post on Facebook, Rama writes that the meeting will be held on May 26 in Milan. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in his speech held at the EU-Western Balkans Summit, spoke about the positive progress of the new economic growth plan and the next steps for its implementation. Rama emphasized that it is now time for the region to become part of the EU, while underlining that …
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, in his speech at the EU-Western Balkans Summit, which is being held in Montenegro, said that the region should cooperate in several areas. ” We must make our participation in the security policy more significant. We need to be part of the instruments …
The Curious Case of Parid Varoshi, a Tirana borne tech entrepreneur A local inspirational story comes to us from our very own, Parid Varoshi, a Tirana borne tech entrepreneur and returning migrant. Parid periodically finds his way back to Albania while still completing a master program in Germany, all in …
Familiars, relatives and police officers paid tribute to the late police officer, Novruz Cenalia who was killed two days ago in Fier. Police is still searching for the perpetrator, identified as a 23-year-old, Azgan Mernica, who after the murder flee the scene. Special forces and RENEA are making coordinated search …