EU to continue leading Pristina-Belgrade dialogue, says US Ambassador Scott
The U.S. involvement in the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade depends from “other factors,” said on Saturday U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, Kyle Scott. Original post Here
Thaci remembers signing of Kumanovo Agreement which ended war in Kosovo
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has remembered 19th anniversary of signing of the Kumanovo Agreement between NATO and Yugoslav Army. Thaci said that this agreement has stopped war in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Football Federation President Fadil Vokrri passes away
Fadil Vokrri, President of the Football Federation of Kosovo passed away on Thursday after experiencing a cardiac arrest. Original post Here
Two detained in Kosovo for planning terrorist attacks against NATO peacekeepers
The Basic Court in Pristina has ordered one month detention for two people suspected of preparing terror acts in Kosovo and recruiting for extremist groups. Original post Here
Ghana ambassador to Kosovo presents credentials, refuting Serbia on derecognition
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has received today the credential letters of the non-resident Gahan Ambassador covering Kosovo, Salma Frances Mancell. The visit of Ghana Ambassador is very important refuting Serbian officials’ claims that this African country is considering withdrawing of recognition for Kosovo. Original post Here
Family members of one of the arrested Gulenists in Kosovo, seek asylum in Germany
Family members of one of the six arrested Turkish nationals who were arrested by the Kosovo Police and deported to Turkey suspected of their links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement, have left Kosovo and reportedly applied for asylum in Germany. Original post Here
Djuric visiting Kosovo today
Director of Serbia’s Government Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, is expected to visit Kosovo today. According to Kosovo Serb online media KoSSev he is expected to attend a solemn meeting of Srpska List, set to be held today in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
EULEX with a new role in Kosovo
The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo will keep limited responsibilities, even after the end of its current mandate on 14 June. Original post Here
Pacolli announces new ‘qualitative’ recognitions for Kosovo
Kosovo Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Kosovo will get new “qualitative” recognitions this year. Original post Here
Austria supports visa liberalisation for Kosovo
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, during a visit to Vienna met on Thursday his Austrian counterpart, Wolfgang Sobotoka. According to Veseli’s Office Austria will support visa liberalisation for Kosovo Original post Here
In the Diber region in Albania’s north-east, Byzantine-era churches which have survived the ordeals of history are being protected by Christians, with a helping hand from their Muslim neighbours. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times, September 14, 2025) — In a city where cranes rise daily and glass towers dominate the skyline, the most basic element of urban life — running water — is vanishing. For more than three months, the residence of the European Union ambassador in Tirana has received …
By Tirana Times Albania is facing a demographic collapse of historic proportions. What was once described as a temporary “wave of migration” in the 1990s has hardened into a permanent, structural crisis that now threatens the very future of the nation. The data is stark, the trend undeniable, and the …
TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times, September 11, 2025 ) – Albania’s government has unveiled what it calls a bold step in its fight against endemic corruption: the appointment of the country’s first artificial intelligence “minister.” The AI system, named Diella, meaning “sun” in Albanian, has been presented by Prime Minister Edi …
From attempts to neuter popular opposition to efforts to stifle the truth about mass protests, this week’s selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories explores the turbulent political landscape across the region. Original post Here
Rama announces new cabinet and calls fresh elections for the Tirana mayoralty – seven months after Mayor Erion Veliaj was arrested on charges of corruption and money-laundering. Original post Here
The new head of RTSH, Eni Vasili, admits to BIRN that the company is facing a dire financial situation – after several contributors revealed they had not been paid for months. Original post Here
Outside programme contributors to Albania’s indebted public broadcaster say they haven’t paid for months and are in the dark as to when they will receive the money they are owed. Original post Here
The latest China Index analysis, published by a civil society network that includes BIRN, suggests that Beijing’s influence declined in most of the Balkans in 2024, with only Bosnia and Herzegovina bucking that trend. Original post Here