Veseli to EU official: European agenda is our priority
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, has on Wednesday received the European Commission’s Director General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Christian Danielsson, and Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Thomas Mayr Harting. Original post Here
German FM Gabriel urges Kosovo to ratify demarcation
German Foreign Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, during his official visit to Kosovo said that Germany is proud with Kosovo’s achievements, and will continue supporting Kosovo. he also congratulated citizens of Kosovo on tenth anniversary of Independence. Original post Here
Delawie: The US will be actively involved in the Dialogue
U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, confirms that the US will be actively involved in the EU-brokered dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels. “Whatever the format is, we will help and support,” he said. Original post Here
Rita Ora confirms performing in Kosovo on 10th anniversary of Independence
Kosovo-born British singer Rita Ora has finally confirmed that she will hold a big concert in Pristina on 17 February. Original post Here
Montenegro PM: We will find modalities for Kosovo to ratify demarcation
Montenegro Prime Minister, Dusko Markovic, during a joint press conference with his Kosovo counterpart, Ramush Haradinaj, said his country is willing to help Kosovo to solve this issue. Original post Here
Montenegro PM arrived in Kosovo do discuss border issue
Montenegro Prime Minister Dusko Markovic, has arrived in Kosovo and his visit to Pristina is seen as the last chance to find a solution to the disputed Agreement on border demarcation between the two countries. At least this is the expectation of Kosovo politicians. Original post Here
Kosovo President: Special Court is ‘historical injustice’ for Kosovo
Kosovo’s president Hashim Thaci during an interview with the Associated Press has called an international war crimes court with jurisdiction over potential Kosovar suspects a “historical injustice,” adding his government only reluctantly accepted it as the “price for its liberty.” Original post Here
Delawie: Demarcation has complicated US-Kosovo relations
U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, says Kosovo is a success story. Original post Here
US refuses visa for Serbia’s army chief of staff because of crimes committed in Kosovo
The US rejection of a visa application for the Serbian army chief of staff, Ljubisa Dikovic, was done because of his responsibility for crimes committed during the war in Kosovo, and not because of his affiliation with Russia, said Nemanja Stjepanovic, researcher of the Humanitarian Law Centre (HLC) Original post …
Kosovo man killed in Syria
Another Kosovo man has been killed in Syria, while fighting alongside the terrorist organisation of ISIS. Original post Here
An agreement providing 136 million Euros of EU grants for the rehabilitation of the Vorë-Hani i Hoti railway line was signed today, at the House of Europe, in Tirana, by the Minister of Finance Ervin Mete, EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato and Head of EBRD in Albania Ekatarina Solovova. The funds …
Today is the second day of the plenary session. The last session for this parliamentary session. Yesterday’s session was accompanied by debates between the parties, where the report of the head of the Supreme State Audit was discussed. This Friday, the main topic will be the agreed draft for the …
The preliminary hearing for Ilir Beqaj and the other persons accused of the “Sterilization” file is postponed for the umpteenth time. The reason was the absence of one of the lawyers. The former Minister of Health was present at the session and requested that through a statement he opposes the …
Another amendment has been submitted to the assembly regarding the draft law on changes to the Electoral Code. Journalist Fjona Xhafaj reports for ABC News that the letter was signed by 26 women MPs. The women’s group was joined by the chairmen of the Bledi Çuçi and Gazment Bardhi groups. …
Ish-zëvendësministri rus i Mbrojtjes, Dmitry Bulgakov është arrestuar për korrupsion, sipas Shërbimit Federal të Sigurisë të Rusisë. Gjithashtu po kryhen masa operativo-kërkimore për identifikimin e shkaqeve dhe kushteve që kanë lehtësuar veprimtarinë e paligjshme. Bulgakov ishte përgjegjës për mbështetjen materiale dhe teknike të ushtrisë ruse. Russia’s FSB detained the former …
The UN has recognized the Srebrenica massacre as genocide by a majority vote. With this decision, the international community gives a warning signal against any form of genocide. And the role of Mrs. Del Ponte for hiding the truth. By SYLË UKSHINI* On May 23, the United Nations General Assembly approved …
TIRANA, July 25, 2024 – Albania’s two largest political parties — the ruling Socialist Party and the main opposition Democratic Party — have reached a deal to make significant changes to the country’s electoral code ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections. Key changes include only partially opening candidate lists so …
The operation “Bjeshket”, carried out in cooperation with the Albanian police and the police of Montenegro, is finalized. The director of the Shkodra Police, Edmond Sulaj, in a communication to the media, emphasized that hundreds of thousands of cannabis plants were destroyed by this operation. Accordingly, during this action, 11,358 …
TIRANA, July 24, 2024 – The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a grant agreement with the Municipality of Tirana to establish Qatar Square, a significant development in the heart of Albania’s capital. The €11 million project, to be built on 23,700 square meters, aims to transform the end …
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has closed the investigations and submitted the file of lawyer Petraq Semani for trial. The investigation showed that Petraq Semani, as the legal defender of the citizen Llazar Dine, asked the citizens Llazar Dine and Sidorela Dine for the monetary amount of 25,000 Euros, after he …