Kosovo court upholds acquittal of Imams accused of preaching extremism
Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the acquittal of four Kosovo imams, and a politician, who were facing charges of preaching extremism, religious intolerance, and racial hatred. The Appellate Court has rejected the appeal of the Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo as ungrounded, thus affirming challenged judgment of …
Kosovo a step closer to Euro 2020 after thrashing Azerbaijan
Kosovo secured a Euro 2020 playoff only two years after becoming full-fledged member of UEFA following a 4-0 win over Azerbaijan on Tuesday in Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo's Thaci after failure in Interpol: Serbia’s boast means more space for terrorism
President Hashim Thaci reacting to Kosovo’s failed Interpol bid on Tuesday and Serbia’s campaign against Kosovo’s admission into this international police organisation, said that Belgrade’s boast means more space for terrorism, criminality, smuggling activities and illegal migration. Original post Here
Serbia’s aggressive campaign to be blamed for Kosovo’s failure in Interpol, says FM Pacolli
Kosovo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, talking after Kosovo’s bid to join Interpol failed on Tuesday during a vote at the body’s annual general assembly, said that Serbia’s campaign against Kosovo’s bid was aggressive, and this cannot be qualified as failure of Kosovo’s diplomacy. Original post Here
UK disappointed that Kosovo’s Interpol membership application bid failed
The British Embassy in Pristina says the UK is disappointed that Kosovo’s Interpol membership application was unsuccessful in Dubai today. Original post Here
US Embassy reacts after failed bid of Kosovo to join Interpol
After Kosovo failed on Tuesday to join Interpol, the US Embassy to Pristina in a press release has reacted stating that Serbia’s campaign has pressured countries to oppose Kosovo’s bid, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Kosovo fails in Interpol membership bid
Kosovo has failed in its bid to join Interpol after two rounds of votes by the representatives of the international police organisation’s members in Dubai. The vote has been fiercely opposed by Serbia. Original post Here
Vote on Kosovo's membership bid will go ahead after Interpol rejects Serbia’s proposal
Serbia suffers first defeat in the General Assembly of Interpol which is taking place in Dubai. Their request on removing from the agenda the vote on Kosovo’s membership bid has been rejected. Members of Interpol will vote on Tuesday on whether Kosovo will join this international police organisation. Original post …
Kosovo’s PM asks Austria’s support on visa liberalisation
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj during his visit in Vienna on Monday met Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, and other leaders of the Western Balkan countries. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament urgent debate on foreign policy
The Parliament’s chairmanship has decided to hold an urgent session this Thursday to discuss foreign policy of Kosovo. Original post Here
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha reacted to the protest of Albanian students in North Macedonia. They demand the right to take exams in Albanian. In a post on X, Hoxha said the use of the mother tongue is a fundamental right. The Constitution and the Law on …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha spoke about the Fourth Diaspora Summit in a TV interview. This year’s summit will focus on economic, social, and cultural issues. It will include discussions on integrating the diaspora into Albania’s development. Hoxha said the three previous summits strengthened ties with the …
After week 30 of the Abissnet Superiore, national youth team coaches picked the best lineup and coach of the week. They used a 1-4-4-2 formation. Goalkeeper: Romeo Harizaj (Vora) kept a clean sheet against Teuta. Defenders: Faton Neziri (Dinamo City), Eljon Sota (Egnatia), Elmando Gjini (Vllaznia), Luciano Vera (Tirana). Midfielders: …
Prime Minister Edi Rama released a new book. It is called At the Moon’s Table. The book collects his speeches from iftar dinners. Moreover, Rama said he wrote it out of love for the Albanian language. “I love my language. Therefore, I write. Printing it in a book preserves it,” …
The Directorate for the Investigation of Cyber Crimes at the State Police has raised the alarm this Monday about the circulation of fraudulent SMS messages, which falsely appear as notifications from postal services regarding package deliveries. According to the official announcement, these messages contain suspicious links and urge citizens to …
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, after a two-hour meeting with the leader of Democratic League of Kosovo, Lumir Abdixhiku, confirmed that there was nothing new from the meeting. However, Kurti remains optimistic that through meetings they can reach an agreement, though not from today’s meeting. “While we no …
Today in Skopje, hundreds of Albanian law students in North Macedonia staged a large protest, demanding the use of their mother tongue in graduation exams—a right that exists in practice only on paper. With chants such as “Albanian language is our right,” “We speak Albanian,” and “There is no state …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, reacted to the protest of Albanian students in North Macedonia, emphasizing that the use of one’s mother tongue is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution and the Law on the Use of Languages. In a post on X, Hoxha underlined …
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, stated this Monday on Euronews Albania, in an interview with Thimi Samraxhiu, that Albania’s EU accession process has not been blocked by any country and, according to him, the process is continuing. The minister also emphasized that the process is demanding …
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, gave an exclusive interview to Euronews Albania with moderator Thimi Samarxhiu regarding the country’s EU integration process and its international relations. In the interview, Hoxha also focused on relations with Greece, which, according to him, are currently among the best they …