Serbs protest promotion of Thaci’s biography book in Vienna
An incident has happened today in Vienna, during the promotion of a biography book on Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci. Original post Here
Kosovo ready for dialogue and compromise with Serbia – President Thaci
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, who is visiting Austria, said that Pristina and Belgrade should move forward and start final phase of dialogue for reaching compromise in order to help people living in both Kosovo and Serbia to normalise realtions and reach historic reconciliation. Original post Here
By the end of June Kosovars will know when they will travel without visas: FM Pacolli
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, during his official visit to Vienna said that Austria will strongly support Kosovo’s membership into international organisations, including UNESCO and Interpol. Original post Here
Kosovo’s huge Government keeps expanding
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, who has been criticized for appointing around 80 deputy ministers, making his government the largest Kosovo has ever had, now has invented a new position – the one of the coordinator – in an effort to accommodate members of the ruling coalition. The coordinators will …
Kosovo President, Foreign Minister met Austrian President
President of Kosovo Hashim Thaci and Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli during their official visit to Vienna held a friendly meeting with Austrian President, Alexander Van der Bellen. Original post Here
Hoxhaj answers to Russian Ambassador on partition of Kosovo: No Thanks!
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, has reacted on Wednesday to statements of the Russian Ambassador to Belgrade, Aleksandar Chepurin, who said Moscow support partition of Kosovo “if Serbia thinks it is a solution.” Original post Here
EULEX to stay in Kosovo until 2020?
EULEX will continue its presence in Kosovo for at least, two more years. Kosovo TV channel Klan Kosova has learned that the EU has decided to extend the mandate of its EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo – EULEX until 2020. Current mandate of EULEX expires on 14 June …
Russian Ambassador to Belgrade: We support partition of Kosovo if Serbia thinks it is a solution
We respect the position of Serbia and we will support any solution that Serbia thinks is the best for the state, said the Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandar Chepurin. He also said that Russia would support Kosovo’s partition if Serbia thinks it is the best solution for it. Original post …
Kosovo Parliament votes to scrap Kosovo-Albania mobile roaming charges
Kosovo Parliament has voted on Wednesday a Resolution for scrapping roaming charges with Albania. Original post Here
Kosovo artist photos banned at Serbia’s border
A picture of Kosovo artist, Eliza Hoxha, depicting a Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) engraving and a catalogue of her exhibition due to open in Belgrade as part of the festival “Miredita, Dobar Dan,” have been banned by the Serbian Police at the border point of Merdare. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and a whole lot more. Original post Here
From data leaks and criminal hacks to smear campaigns, BIRN’s digital rights monitoring team documented widespread privacy violations and assaults on freedom of speech across Southeast Europe in July. Original post Here
As fires rage at overflowing and often illegal landfills in Albania, companies with criminal connections keep securing waste management contracts with the state. Original post Here
Across the region, our selection of this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories suggests that alarm bells are going off in many countries – and not only because of the wildfires. Original post Here
The owners of the biggest broadcasters in Albania have all benefitted from ‘strategic investor’ status granted by the government for other projects, raising doubts about editorial independence. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) , August 13,2025— Fierce wildfires swept across Albania this week, killing one person, injuring at least 10 and forcing mass evacuations from southern towns to central mountain villages, as much of the Mediterranean battles deadly blazes fueled by extreme summer heat. Authorities said more than 10,000 …