Kosovo Parliament to discuss next week Government’s Platform on dialogue with Serbia
The Government’s Platform on dialogue with Serbia will be one of the topics expected to be discussed by members of Parliament next Monday, 04 June. Original post Here
Internal disagreements block Kosovo Government’s Platform on dialogue
Disagreements within ruling coalition, and rejection of opposition of giving leading role to the President Hashim Thaci in the dialogue with Serbia, is delaying the debate in Parliament related to a Government’s Platform on Dialogue with Serbia, the daily Koha Ditore reported on Thursday. Original post Here
Kosovo and Macedonia expected to sign 15 agreements
Joint meeting of the governments of Kosovo and Macedonia is expected to be held soon and the two governments are expected to sign 15 agreements in the fields of justice, security, health and economy. Original post Here
Serbs protest promotion of Thaci’s biography book in Vienna
An incident has happened today in Vienna, during the promotion of a biography book on Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci. Original post Here
Kosovo ready for dialogue and compromise with Serbia – President Thaci
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, who is visiting Austria, said that Pristina and Belgrade should move forward and start final phase of dialogue for reaching compromise in order to help people living in both Kosovo and Serbia to normalise realtions and reach historic reconciliation. Original post Here
By the end of June Kosovars will know when they will travel without visas: FM Pacolli
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, during his official visit to Vienna said that Austria will strongly support Kosovo’s membership into international organisations, including UNESCO and Interpol. Original post Here
Kosovo’s huge Government keeps expanding
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, who has been criticized for appointing around 80 deputy ministers, making his government the largest Kosovo has ever had, now has invented a new position – the one of the coordinator – in an effort to accommodate members of the ruling coalition. The coordinators will …
Kosovo President, Foreign Minister met Austrian President
President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci and Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli during their official visit to Vienna held a friendly meeting with Austrian President, Alexander Van der Bellen. Original post Here
Hoxhaj answers to Russian Ambassador on partition of Kosovo: No Thanks!
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, has reacted on Wednesday to statements of the Russian Ambassador to Belgrade, Aleksandar Chepurin, who said Moscow support partition of Kosovo “if Serbia thinks it is a solution.” Original post Here
EULEX to stay in Kosovo until 2020?
EULEX will continue its presence in Kosovo for at least, two more years. Kosovo TV channel Klan Kosova has learned that the EU has decided to extend the mandate of its EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo – EULEX until 2020. Current mandate of EULEX expires on 14 June …
When Tirana mayor and Socialist Party rising star Erion Veliaj was arrested on corruption charges, he lashed out against the judiciary. Now he’s running a social media PR campaign to charm the public. Can it work? Original post Here
In October 2024, a shipment of containers with suspected hazardous waste was returned to Albania. But prosecutors haven’t yet managed to analyse their contents because they say they’re unable to find the necessary laboratory services. Original post Here
Already repurposed due to legal challenges, Italy’s asylum centres in Albania cost more than originally planned and much more than similar facilities in Italy itself, offering a potential lesson for other European governments tempted to take the same route. Original post Here
Tirana announced as host city for 2027 NATO Summit The Hague, June 25, 2025 — NATO leaders convened today in The Hague for a pivotal summit that reaffirmed the Alliance’s unity amid intensifying global security threats and adopted a transformative new commitment to defense investment, resilience, and innovation. In a …
Activists have condemned as “illegal” the deportation back to Egypt of five people from an Italian-run migrant holding camp in Albania. Original post Here
June 23, 2025 – Tirana Albania has expressed unequivocal support for the United States following its militar.y strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran, marking a rare moment of bipartisan consensus among the ruling Socialist majority and the opposition Democratic Party. Prime Minister Edi Rama and former Prime Minister …
By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania 20 June, 2025— A sophisticated Iranian cyber group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on the official website of Tirana Municipality, disabling online services and disrupting the city’s public registration system for kindergartens and nurseries, authorities confirmed Friday. The hacking group “Homeland Justice,” believed …
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the region’s slow-burning political crises, smuggling networks, digital surveillance and a whole lot more. Original post Here
by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion has been the contrast between Israel, a democracy where state power is under constitutional constraints and accountable to …
By Tirana Times As the cobblestone streets of Korça echo with French music, scent of Alpine cuisine, and the laughter of children discovering animated French classics, the southeastern Albanian city reaffirms a timeless connection with France—one rooted in history, education, and enduring cultural admiration. From June 14 to 24, Korça …