Kosovo President Thaci talks on the phone with EU Commissioner Hahn
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci spoke to EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn over phone on Tuesday. Original post Here
KSC President Trendafilova: I trust experience of the new Specialist Prosecutor
After today’s appointment of Jack Smith to the position of Specialist Prosecutor the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Ekaterina Trendafilova welcomed his appointment and said that she trusts his extensive experience in criminal investigation and prosecution. Original post Here
President Thaci to represent Kosovo in Sofia Summit
President Hashim Thaci will represent Kosovo at the EU-Western Balkans Summit set to be held on 17 May in Sofia, Bulgaria. Original post Here
US Prosecutor Jack Smith Appointed Specialist Prosecutor
Jack Smith, a US prosecutor with experience in both high-level political investigations and international criminal investigations, has been appointed on Monday Specialist Prosecutor after a selection process organised by the European Union. Original post Here
Germany has not invested much in Kosovo because of corruption, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj marking tenth anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Kosovo and Germany, says there are no major German investors in Kosovo because of the perception on corruption making foreign investments difficult. Original post Here
Kosovo wins arbitration in telecom case
The Republic of Kosovo has won the legal battle in an arbitration court against German company Axos GMBH, after the company sued Kosovo government asking millions oe Euros over the failed privatisation of the state owned Kosovo Telecom in 2013. Original post Here
Slain Kosovo Serb politician Ivanovic’s wife moves to Belgrade
The wife of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic, who was shot dead in January, Milena Popovic Ivanovic, has left Mitrovica North and is living in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade. She is expected to be interviewed by Serbia’s Special Prosecution Office on the assassination of her husband. Original post Here
Hoxhaj in Berlin meets Merkel’s foreign policy advisor
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, has met in Berlin German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s foreign policy adviser, Jan Hecker. Original post Here
EU delegation in Kosovo making final screening for visas
A European Union delegation mandated to assess the progress in the rule of law area has arrived in Kosovo on Thursday and based on their two-day fact gathering mission they will draft a final report on whether Kosovo has delivered results in fighting organised crime and corruption. The assessment of …
Veseli sends invitation to political leaders to discuss national consensus
The chairman of ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, has on Thursday sent an invitation to political leaders to meet and discuss finding a consensus on state agenda. 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 …