Favorable time for Kosovo’s Council of Europe bid
Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj said that Kosovo has fulfilled all the conditions for becoming a member of the Council of Europe (CoE). Original post Here
Citaku at the UNSC: Belgrade is preventing local Serbs to integrate in Kosovo
Kosovo Ambassador to Washington, Vlora Citaku, in her speech at the UN Security Council, has reminded to Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic massacres of Serbian forces during the war in Kosovo and urged the UN members to recvognise the reality of Kosovo. Original post Here
Israel’s Independence anniversary marked in Kosovo
Kosovo Senior state officials, including the Speaker of Parliament, Kadri Veseli, attended today a ceremony marking 70th anniversary of Israel’s Independence. The event has been organised by Jewish community “Bet Israel Kosovo.” Original post Here
EULEX with advisory role in Kosovo after 14 June
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who met on Friday the EULEX head of mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, said that the EU rule of law mission will turn into an advisory role next month. Original post Here
Slovakia ready for Kosovo’s Office in Bratislava, says Foreign Minister Pacolli
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Slovakia is in line with the European Union when it comes to Kosovo and is ready to welcome opening of a Kosovo office in Bratislava. Original post Here
Kosovo Imams join efforts on deradicalisation in prisons
Twenty imams proposed by the Islamic Community of Kosovo and cleared by the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) are expected to help radicalised Muslims who have been arrested or convicted for terrorism on a deradicalisation process. Original post Here
Jovanovic: Serbia wants to take the North in exchange for recognition of Kosovo
The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Serbia, Cedomir Jovanovic, said that Belgrade is hoping to take the North in exchange for recognition of Kosovo. He made these comments attending a debate in Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo set to close chapter of conflict with Serbia, says Thaci
President Hashim Thaci, in a Facebook post on Friday said that Kosovo is ready to close the chapter of conflict with Serbia and commit to peace with its neighbours. He made the comments confirming a phone call with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov who will host next week the EU-Western …
European border police at Kosovo-Albania border
The European Union has deployed its European Board and Coast Guard officers – FRONTEX, at Kosovo-Albania border. They are helping Kosovo authorities in fighting criminality and identification of the falsified documents. Original post Here
Western countries agree on key principles of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Western powers United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy have on Wednesday met in Washington to discuss modalities of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue which might be concluded with a final legally-binding agreement by the end of this year. 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 …