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Kosovo’s President met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

President Hashim Thaci who is in Washington met on Thursday the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. Thaci said the US Secretary confirmed support for reaching an agreement with Serbia. Original post Here

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Germany says Kosovo-Serbia border change destabilises region

German Minister for Europe Michael Roth says redrawing border between Kosovo and Serbia is dangerous and would unavoidably lead to the destabilization of the Western Balkans. Original post Here

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Kosovo ceased communication with UN Mission, PM Haradinaj says

Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says the assessment of UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, that the biggest problem in the relations between Kosovo and Serbia was Pristina’s decision to increase import taxes to 100 percent on goods from Serbia, does not reflect the reality. He said Kosovo has ceased its communication with …

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Kosovo Serbs against tax, Trepca statute

Kosovo Serb representatives of five administrative units from all over Kosovo convened Wednesday in Mitrovica North to discuss current political and security situation in Kosovo. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s opposition with joint front on dialogue with Serbia

Opposition parties in Kosovo published Wednesday a joint press release when they set the conditions on continuation of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. According to opposition the Parliament should be tasked to set the agenda of talks with Belgrade and not the President of Kosovo who currently leads EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia in …

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Ex-KLA commander questioned by war crime prosecutors in Pristina

Sylejman Selimi, former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander has been questioned Wednesday by international special prosecutors, for his role during Kosovo war. Original post Here

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Kocijancic: Kosovo, Serbia decide dialogue agenda

Maja Kocijancic, the spokeswoman of the EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, has explained Wednesday the EU position on Trepca mining complex, a day after she told media in Belgrade that ownership of this industrial giant of Kosovo should be addressed during Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s President ready for ‘slight’ correction of border

Kosovo’s President favours “slight border correction” as a compromise for a final agreement with Serbia. Thaci made the statements during a debate held at the Council of Foreign Relations in Washington. Original post Here

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EU’s Mogherini siding with Serbia, says ex-negotiator of Kosovo

Kosovo’s former chief negotiator in technical dialogue with Serbia, Edita Tahiri, has strongly opposed the statement of the EU spokeswoman, Maja Kocijancic, who told media in Belgrade that the issue of Trepca should be addressed during Pristina-Belgrade dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s Speaker against the EU’s agenda for discussing Trepca with Serbia

Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has reacted to the EU position that the statute of Trepca mining complex should be resolved during the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here

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Gent Sejko attends the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington.

The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, will join the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The meetings will take place from April 16–19, 2026, in Washington, DC. The forum gathers top global financial decision-makers. Central bank governors and finance ministers will attend. …

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Skënder Hita: Security is the passport for millions of tourists

Skënder Hita said security is the State Police’s “passport” for millions of tourists and visitors. He spoke at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana. The discussion focused on migration and repatriation policies. Hita said the State Police is entering a new phase of modernization. The institution aims to become more professional, …

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Rama to hold official meeting with Meloni in Rome

Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold an official meeting in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The meeting will take place at Palazzo Chigi at 15:00. The talks will focus on strengthening Albania–Italy relations. The meeting follows the first intergovernmental summit held in Rome in November 2025. The two …

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Nufi Meets Croatian Defence Minister in Zagreb

Minister Ermal Nufi meets Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić in Zagreb. They strengthen cooperation within NATO. Both sides confirm closer defence and security ties. They focus on stability in Southeast Europe. The ministers discuss regional peace and security challenges. They coordinate responses to new threats. They agree to deepen cooperation …

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Rama Orders Rebuilding of Burned Tirana Building by Constructor

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacts to the fire in a residential building in Tirana. He speaks on platform X.  First, he says the burned building will be fully rebuilt by the constructor. He confirms this happens regardless of the cause of the fire. He states that the fire is not …

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Balla Meets Albanian Diaspora Representatives in Emilia Romagna

Taulant Balla meets representatives of the Albanian diaspora in Emilia Romagna. He holds talks in Italy with Astrit Poti, Eva Baçi, and Dorina Merdini. First, he thanks them for their continuous contribution. He supports the Albanian community in the region. Moreover, he highlights the role of the diaspora. He says …

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Zana Çela Speaks at Diaspora Summit on Tourism Growth

Zana Çela participates in the 4th Diaspora Summit. She speaks in the panel on tourism promotion. First, she says Albania experiences strong tourism growth. She calls it one of the most important development phases. Moreover, she says visitor numbers increase in recent years. She also says tourism quality improves. In …

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Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Opens in Tirana

An exhibition displays publications about Leonardo da Vinci in the “Sotir Kolea” Center. The National Library of Albania hosts the event in Tirana. First, the exhibition marks the artist’s birthday. It highlights his global influence in history. Moreover, visitors explore books about da Vinci’s life and work. They discover his …

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Diaspora must become an active force in decision-making, says Tourism Minister

TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …

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Border security strengthened as migrant smuggling networks disrupted, says State Police chief

TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …

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Gent Sejko attends the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington.

The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, will join the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The meetings will take place from April 16–19, 2026, in Washington, DC. The forum gathers top global financial decision-makers. Central bank governors and finance ministers will attend. …

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Skënder Hita: Security is the passport for millions of tourists

Skënder Hita said security is the State Police’s “passport” for millions of tourists and visitors. He spoke at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana. The discussion focused on migration and repatriation policies. Hita said the State Police is entering a new phase of modernization. The institution aims to become more professional, …

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Rama to hold official meeting with Meloni in Rome

Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold an official meeting in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The meeting will take place at Palazzo Chigi at 15:00. The talks will focus on strengthening Albania–Italy relations. The meeting follows the first intergovernmental summit held in Rome in November 2025. The two …

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Nufi Meets Croatian Defence Minister in Zagreb

Minister Ermal Nufi meets Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić in Zagreb. They strengthen cooperation within NATO. Both sides confirm closer defence and security ties. They focus on stability in Southeast Europe. The ministers discuss regional peace and security challenges. They coordinate responses to new threats. They agree to deepen cooperation …

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Rama Orders Rebuilding of Burned Tirana Building by Constructor

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacts to the fire in a residential building in Tirana. He speaks on platform X.  First, he says the burned building will be fully rebuilt by the constructor. He confirms this happens regardless of the cause of the fire. He states that the fire is not …

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Balla Meets Albanian Diaspora Representatives in Emilia Romagna

Taulant Balla meets representatives of the Albanian diaspora in Emilia Romagna. He holds talks in Italy with Astrit Poti, Eva Baçi, and Dorina Merdini. First, he thanks them for their continuous contribution. He supports the Albanian community in the region. Moreover, he highlights the role of the diaspora. He says …

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Zana Çela Speaks at Diaspora Summit on Tourism Growth

Zana Çela participates in the 4th Diaspora Summit. She speaks in the panel on tourism promotion. First, she says Albania experiences strong tourism growth. She calls it one of the most important development phases. Moreover, she says visitor numbers increase in recent years. She also says tourism quality improves. In …

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Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Opens in Tirana

An exhibition displays publications about Leonardo da Vinci in the “Sotir Kolea” Center. The National Library of Albania hosts the event in Tirana. First, the exhibition marks the artist’s birthday. It highlights his global influence in history. Moreover, visitors explore books about da Vinci’s life and work. They discover his …

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Diaspora must become an active force in decision-making, says Tourism Minister

TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …

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Border security strengthened as migrant smuggling networks disrupted, says State Police chief

TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …