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
European Parliament VP tells Kosovo politicians not to make promises on visas
Vice President of the European Parliament, and German-centre right MEP, Rainer Wieland, urged Kosovo leaders not to raise expectations for their citizens by mentioning deadlines on visa liberalisation with the EU. Original post Here
Kosovo to get visa liberalisation by the end of this year, according to Speaker Veseli
Kosovo should get visa liberalisation by the end of this year after fulfilling all the EU’s criteria, said on Thursday Speaker of Kosovo Assembly, Kadri Veseli. Original post Here
Macedonian PM Zaev guest in Haradinaj’s house
Macedonian Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev accompanied by his wife Zorica, made a surprising visit to Kosovo on Wednesday. Original post Here
Western Powers Discuss In Washington Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue
Gazeta Express has learned that Western powers including the U.S., Great Britain, France, Italy, and Germany, have convened in Washington to discuss modalities of the final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Serbia’s two Anti-European actions on the Europe Day
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, reacted on the decision of Serbian authorities who banned a team of Kosovo Karate Federation from entering Serbia and cancelled invitations for Kosovo MPs to attend an event organised in Belgrade. Ironically the two anti-European actions were taken on the day celebrated as the …
Kosovo Karate National Team banned from entering Serbia
Serbian authorities have on Wednesday banned the Kosovo Karate National team from entering Serbia preventing it from taking part in the European Karate Championship which will be held in Novi Sad on May 10- 13. Original post Here
Merkel after meeting Thaci: Kosovo to fight corruption, reduce unemployment
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Kosovo authorities to fight corruption and reduce unemployment, and added that the dialogue with Serbia is not a simple topic. Original post Here
Kosovo's judiciary to remain under EU's scrutiny after EULEX mandate expires
The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo – EULEX will end its current mission on 14 June but the European Union is expected to keep its presence in Kosovo through a monitoring mission related to the judiciary but without executive role. Original post Here
Tirana Times, May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. 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