Kosovo Army with “U.S. blessing” says PM Haradinaj
Prime Minister Ramush Ramush Haradinaj upon his return from the U.S. said creation fo Kosovo Army and country’s membership in Interpol, were main topics of discussions during the meetings he had with the U.S. state officials last week. Original post Here
Kosovo, seven banks robbed in one month
The Head of Economic Chamber of Kosovo, Berat Rukiqi, says over the last two months businesses were frequent targets of the crime, especially banks. Publishing the indicators of Doing Business in Kosovo, Rukiqi said that in every indicator there is a trend of deterioration of situation of businesses in the …
Hearing postponed for members of Kosovo ruling party charged of corruption
The first court hearing of the 11 people from the ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) for allegedly handing out state jobs to people based on their political affiliation, has been postponed. Most of the accused of the case did not appear during today’s hearing forcing the presiding judge to …
Serbia’s FM speaks on Behalf of Special Court: Jail ready for first KLA indictees
Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic told a Belgrade newspaper on Monday that the international war crimes tribunal’s detention unit in Scheveningen is preparing to receive its first detainees from the Special Court which will prosecute war crimes allegedly committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army. Original post Here
Thaci’s 24 hours: What happened with Kosovo President?
Returned to Kosovo without arranging any significant meeting in the US, failure to implant his idea on change of border which he pushed forward over the last seven months, and without a clear answer onto what will happen with the Kosovo Army, and at the end because of the Vetevendosje’s …
Kurti says Thaci was afraid to stay in Pristina
The Vetevendosje leader, Albin Kurti, commenting President Hashim Thaci’s visit at the Gazivoda lake, said that he was afraid to stay in Pristina while his party organised a mass protest in capital and said his visit in Serb-controled north of Kosovo is staged. Original post Here
Haradinaj thanks protestors who opposed Thaci’s idea on correction of border
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has reiterated that he opposes President Hashim Thaci’s idea on correction of border with Serbia. Haradinaj said that borders of Kosovo are those recognised on 17 February 2008 and the future of Kosovo cannot be built by infringing its territory by making compromises. He also …
KFOR calls for calm and restraint after Thaci’s visit at Gazivoda
KFOR spokesperson, Vincenzo Grasov, said that KFOR calls for calm and restraint, after conflicting reports about the area of the Gazivode lake. Original post Here
Thousands protesting in Pristina against Thaci’s idea on correction of borders
Thousands of citizens took streets on Saturday in Pristina to protest against Kosovo President Hashim Thaci’s proposal on correction of border with Serbia. The protest is organised by the opposition party of Vetevendosje. Original post Here
Thaci visits the north, accompanied by Chief of Intelligence, KP commander, Minister of Finances
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has visited on Saturday the Gazivoda lake in the northern part of Kosovo. Online media Koha.net has published a picture when Thaci is seen visiting the Gazivoda lake accompanied by the chief of Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) Shpend Maxhuni, Kosovo Police Director Rashit Qalaj, and Minister …
Kosovo faces Turkey tonight at 20:45 at Prishtina’s “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. President Bajram Begaj wished the Kosovo team success. “Heart in Prishtina. Go, Kosovo!” Begaj wrote on social media. The match is seen …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, announced the creation of a state oil company. He said it will transform the hydrocarbon market and protect consumers. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama addressed rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. He explained that removing …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said today that Albania fights corruption more than ever. He credited government reforms that make systems less vulnerable to corruption. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama highlighted that Albania leads the region in public procurement quality. Ministries and agencies …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania faces no blockage in its EU accession process. He stressed that the country has advanced in closing chapters, but member states make the final decisions. “Reforms are our key to joining the European family,” Hoxha told Top Channel. He rejected claims of any obstacles …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the presentation of a report on Albanian businesses’ readiness for the EU single market. She called it the starting point for a new support program for the private sector. The program will guide businesses over the next four years. It will help them …
Albania participated in the 2026 OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Paris, the Public Administration Department (DAP) announced. Marcela Kërëku, Director of Integrity, Oversight, and Administrative and Judicial Complaints at DAP, represented the country. She highlighted integrity as a key factor for competitiveness and development. During the session …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party (PS) leader, said PS will succeed in the next local elections. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama said, “We start preparing for elections long before others. When others watch us, we focus on ourselves.” He added the party balances election planning …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said Albania’s EU negotiation process is on track. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama rejected media claims of a stalled integration. “These reports are 100% false,” he said. He added, “We follow an agreed calendar with the EU. The European …
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport describes Kosovo as a Balkan fairy tale, a mix of roots, departures, returns, and children scattered across Europe. Kosovo dreams of its first World Cup, and today, that goal in America no longer seems distant. The dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia, which boosted the team’s …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pavel Jablonski, to discuss Albania’s reform progress and democratic standards. During the meeting, Peleshi highlighted that since exiting the monitoring system in April 2024, Albania has made significant advances …