Merkel’s vision is guarantee for Kosovo’s EU perspective, says President Thaci
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria met on Thursday in the margins of the summit German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Original post Here
Thaci from Sofia summit: Kosovo ready for final phase of dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the European Union-Western Balkans summit in Sofia said that Kosovo is ready for the final phase of the dialogue with Serbia and visa liberalisation with the EU. He made these comments attending the European Union and Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. The …
Hahn from Sofia: Binding normalisation between Kosovo-Serbia key for regional stability
The European Union-Western Balkans summit has started today in Sofia, Bulgaria. Original post Here
Former Kosovo MP Kujtim Pacaku, passes away
Kosovo Roma writer and politician Kujtim Pacaku passed away on Wednesday. He was 59. Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli expressed condolences to his family and his colleagues. Original post Here
President Thaci asks Greek PM Tsipras to support Kosovo
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci met on Thursday in the margins of the European Union-Western Balkans Summit in Sofia, with Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras. Original post Here
Thaci, Vucic, Mogherini meet in Sofia
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, after arriving in Sofia (Bulgaria) when he is expected to attend EU-Western Balkans Sumit, has met the EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, and Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic. Original post Here
New Slovak Prime Minister says his country will not change its stance on Kosovo
New Slovak Prime Minister, Peter Pellegrini, said in Parliament in Bratislava ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit of Sofia set to be held on 17-18 May, that nobody is asking Slovakia to recognise the independence of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo ending last mile to visa free regime, says DPM Hoxhaj
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, has concluded his official visit to Brussels when during meetings with the EU senior officials discussed visa liberalisation for Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Foreign Minister Joins FIDE’s President Team Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, has decided to join the team of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) head Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, who in the west is known as controversial Russian politician, and close ally of Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb acquitted of killing Albanians during the war
Zoran Vukotic, accused of killing four Albanian civilians on 5 May 1999, has been acquitted of committing war crimes due to lack of evidence. Original post Here
In October 2024, a shipment of containers with suspected hazardous waste was returned to Albania. But prosecutors haven’t yet managed to analyse their contents because they say they’re unable to find the necessary laboratory services. Original post Here
Already repurposed due to legal challenges, Italy’s asylum centres in Albania cost more than originally planned and much more than similar facilities in Italy itself, offering a potential lesson for other European governments tempted to take the same route. Original post Here
Tirana announced as host city for 2027 NATO Summit The Hague, June 25, 2025 — NATO leaders convened today in The Hague for a pivotal summit that reaffirmed the Alliance’s unity amid intensifying global security threats and adopted a transformative new commitment to defense investment, resilience, and innovation. In a …
Activists have condemned as “illegal” the deportation back to Egypt of five people from an Italian-run migrant holding camp in Albania. Original post Here
June 23, 2025 – Tirana Albania has expressed unequivocal support for the United States following its militar.y strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran, marking a rare moment of bipartisan consensus among the ruling Socialist majority and the opposition Democratic Party. Prime Minister Edi Rama and former Prime Minister …
By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania 20 June, 2025— A sophisticated Iranian cyber group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on the official website of Tirana Municipality, disabling online services and disrupting the city’s public registration system for kindergartens and nurseries, authorities confirmed Friday. The hacking group “Homeland Justice,” believed …
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the region’s slow-burning political crises, smuggling networks, digital surveillance and a whole lot more. Original post Here
by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion has been the contrast between Israel, a democracy where state power is under constitutional constraints and accountable to …
By Tirana Times As the cobblestone streets of Korça echo with French music, scent of Alpine cuisine, and the laughter of children discovering animated French classics, the southeastern Albanian city reaffirms a timeless connection with France—one rooted in history, education, and enduring cultural admiration. From June 14 to 24, Korça …
By Lutfi Dervishi For decades, the most pressing keywords in Albania’s political lexicon were democracy, corruption, and justice. Today, however, the most dangerous threat to the country’s future may lie elsewhere—hidden in plain sight and dangerously underdiscussed: demography. According to the most recent official census, Albania’s population stands at approximately …