Kosovo Imams join efforts on deradicalisation in prisons
Twenty imams proposed by the Islamic Community of Kosovo and cleared by the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) are expected to help radicalised Muslims who have been arrested or convicted for terrorism on a deradicalisation process. Original post Here
Jovanovic: Serbia wants to take the North in exchange for recognition of Kosovo
The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Serbia, Cedomir Jovanovic, said that Belgrade is hoping to take the North in exchange for recognition of Kosovo. He made these comments attending a debate in Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo set to close chapter of conflict with Serbia, says Thaci
President Hashim Thaci, in a Facebook post on Friday said that Kosovo is ready to close the chapter of conflict with Serbia and commit to peace with its neighbours. He made the comments confirming a phone call with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov who will host next week the EU-Western …
European border police at Kosovo-Albania border
The European Union has deployed its European Board and Coast Guard officers – FRONTEX, at Kosovo-Albania border. They are helping Kosovo authorities in fighting criminality and identification of the falsified documents. Original post Here
Western countries agree on key principles of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Western powers United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy have on Wednesday met in Washington to discuss modalities of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue which might be concluded with a final legally-binding agreement by the end of this year. Original post Here
Kosovo opens embassy in UAE
Kosovo opened its embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli and President Hashim Thaci attended the ceremony, FM Behgjet Pacolli announced in his Facebook. He said that UAE was the first Arab country to recognise Kosovo’s Independence. Original post Here
Kosovo needs NATO’s support on KSF, says PM Haradinaj
Initiatives and projects of the NATO Advisory and Liaison Team (NALT) for the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), was the main topic discussed during the meeting of Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, and NALT director, General Ralf Hoffmann. Original post Here
Head of EU Office reacts after Serbia disinvites Kosovo MPs
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, says the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels is about exchange and free contacts between Kosovo and Serbia, and asked both countries to continue the dialogue on normalisation of relations. Original post Here
Haradinaj to European Parliament VP: Visa Liberalisation vital for Kosovo citizens
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has received on Thursday Vice President of the European Parliament and German MEP, Reiner Wieland, German Ambassador to Kosovo Christian Heldt and head of the Konard Adenauer Office in Kosovo, Johanes Rey. Original post Here
Cypriot President: Kosovo Independence is unlawful
President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiades during a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade said that as long as UN Security Council 1244 Resolution is in force, “the declaration of Kosovo’s independence will be unlawful.” Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …
Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend. Original post Here
Genc Pollo – President of the Paneuropa Albania MovementFormer Minister and MP April 2025 “Whatever the European Court decides—if it says it can’t be done, we won’t do it; if it says it can, we will.” This was, roughly speaking, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s stance in March 2023, expressed at …
An in-depth investigation into the EU-backed trans-Balkan transport project that remains stalled decades after its launch. Over two decades ago, European planners and Balkan leaders laid out the idea off Corridor VIII, a transport route that would traverse and link the difficult-to-navigate terrains of Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Its …