Gazivoda Lake and North will not be discussed with Serbia, says Kosovo President
President Hashim Thaci says the idea on land swap, or as he refers “correction of borders” is the only solution to finally end the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia. But he says that there will be no partition of the northern part of the country. According to Thaci Kosovo will …
Kosovo Parliament lacks quorum to vote new negotiation team in dialogue with Serbia
Parliament of Kosovo failed on Tuesday to appoint new members of negotiation team in dialogue with Serbia after opposition boycotted the initiative of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who proposed his deputies headed by Fatmir Limaj, be in charge of the dialogue with Serbia. Coalition partners announced the postponed session will …
'The Marriage' selected by Kosovo for foreign-language Oscar category
Kosovo has selected Blerta Zeqiri’s feature debut The Marriage as its submission in the best foreign-language film category for the Oscars. Original post Here
Kosovo President receives new Swedish Ambassador
President Hashim Thaci received letters of credence from Ambassador Karin Hernmarck of Sweden. Original post Here
One dead in Kosovo Intelligence Agency shooting
A security guard of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) shot dead on Tuesday morning an employee working within the Agency’s eatery. The news has been confirmed officially by the KIA. Original post Here
Haradinaj asks Parliament to back new negotiation team in dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo Parliament convened today to discuss Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj’s draft-proposal on appointing a new team in dialogue with Serbia. Haradinaj proposed on Monday his deputy Fatmir Limaj to lead the dialogue with Serbia. Opposition is boycotting the session who also proposed a resolution asking future negotiators in dialogue with …
Veseli meets Delawie: US supports Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, met on Tuesday the US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, to discuss the final phase of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
KLA veterans warn with violent protests if veterans’ lists are not cleared
A group of Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) veterans protested on Monday in Pristina asking review of the verification process of war veterans’ status after alleged falsifications during this process. They warned their protests will turn violent if their demands are not met within 30 days. Original post Here
German diplomat against Thaci and Vucic: Redrawing borders solves no problems
German authorities reiterated on Monday that they are against land swap between Kosovo and Serbia. This has been stated by German Minister for European Affairs, Michael Roth, who said redrawing of borders will not solve any problem. Original post Here
Srpska List lobbies in Montenegro against Kosovo’s Independence
Representatives of Srpska List received on Sunday political representatives of Serbs in Montenegro. Srpska List leader, Goran Rakic, said that Serbs got support and were encouraged by their compatriots. Original post Here
Tirana Times, February 10, 2026 – Serbia and North Macedonia have secured concrete European Union funding to integrate into Europe’s emerging artificial intelligence infrastructure, while Albania—despite high-profile political messaging around AI—has been left outside the first wave of financed projects. According to the latest map and project list published by …
Tirana Times, February 12 2026 – The rapid deterioration of newly inaugurated roads and tunnels across Albania has exposed far more than technical shortcomings. What authorities have sought to explain as weather-related damage is increasingly understood as a symptom of deeper governance failures rooted in clientelism, weak oversight, and systemic …
Photovoltaic parks are multiplying across Albania as the country aims for ‘energy sovereignty’ – but locals say losing agricultural land to solar panels is a blow to their livelihoods. Original post Here
As a one-year ban ends, Albanian authorities say they are still working with TikTok on ‘relevant filters’ to better protect young users of the video-sharing app. Original post Here
In her latest monthly dispatch from Brussels, Gjeraqina Tuhina looks at the ripple-effects of the Jeffrey Epstein saga, while Serbia falls behind on the long march to EU accession. Original post Here
Tirana Times, February 10, 2026 – Thousands of Albanians filled the streets of Tirana on Tuesday evening in a national protest called by the opposition Democratic Party, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, the dismissal of his government, and the establishment of a technical cabinet to lead the …
As Transparency International releases its latest corruption perception index, the watchdog’s Lidija Prokic tells BIRN that anti-graft drives have faltered across the Western Balkans – in Serbia especially. Original post Here
Awaiting trial on graft charges, Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj has fought hard to maintain his position after the Albanian government tried to dismiss him – but how is the city being governed while he’s in a cell? Original post Here
Albania’s choice now will signal whether it is converging with that standard or drifting toward a system where, as Orwell warned, all are equal, but some remain more equal than others. Tirana Times, 09 February 2026 – The European Union has publicly urged the Albanian Parliament to address without delay …
By Zef Preçi Tirana Times, 09 February 2026 – The campaign that Albania’s ruling Socialist Party appears to be preparing against the Special Anti Corruption Structure (SPAK) raises serious concerns not only about the future of the rule of law in the country but also about the credibility of Albania’s …