Fajon hopes the EC will soon deliver its assessment on visas for Kosovo
The European Commission is expected that by the end of this month to evaluate whether Kosovo has fulfilled all the benchmarks on visa liberalisation. Kosovo state leaders insist that citizens will move without visas in the EU’s Schengen area within 2018. However they are asked not to make promises on …
Fajon hopes the EC will soon deliver its assessment on visas for Kosovo
The European Commission is expected that by the end of this month to evaluate whether Kosovo has fulfilled all the benchmarks on visa liberalisation. Kosovo state leaders insist that citizens will move without visas in the EU’s Schengen area within 2018. However they are asked not to make promises on …
Kosovo ambiguous road to visa-free travel
The road ahead for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation is bumpy. The country is currently awaiting a European Commission assessment that is expected to give the green light to visa liberalisation. The next step is the European Parliament, where it is believed that there will not be many obstacles due …
Kosovo ambiguous road to visa-free travel
The road ahead for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation is bumpy. The country is currently awaiting a European Commission assessment that is expected to give the green light to visa liberalisation. The next step is the European Parliament, where it is believed that there will not be many obstacles due …
Liberia refutes Serbian officials, they have not revoked Kosovo’s recognition
Liberia has reaffirmed on Friday bilateral relations with Kosovo, thus rebutting Serbian officials who claimed this African country has revoked recognition of Kosovo as independent state. Original post Here
Liberia refutes Serbian officials, they have not revoked Kosovo’s recognition
Liberia has reaffirmed on Friday bilateral relations with Kosovo, thus rebutting Serbian officials who claimed this African country has revoked recognition of Kosovo as independent state. Original post Here
Norwegian Diplomat Kai Eide: Kosovo deserves more from the EU
Norwegian diplomat and former UN’s special envoy to Kosovo, Kai Eide, has slammed the EU for non-liberalization of visas with Kosovo. Original post Here
Norwegian Diplomat Kai Eide: Kosovo deserves more from the EU
Norwegian diplomat and former UN’s special envoy to Kosovo, Kai Eide, has slammed the EU for non-liberalization of visas with Kosovo. Original post Here
Delawie: Corruption is deep rooted in Kosovo
U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, is concerned with the political influence over courts in Kosovo. Ambassador Delawie made the comments as part of the “Anti-Corruption Week” which is taking place under the auspices of the nongovernmental organizations of Kosovo. Original post Here
Delawie: Corruption is deep rooted in Kosovo
U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, is concerned with the political influence over courts in Kosovo. Ambassador Delawie made the comments as part of the “Anti-Corruption Week” which is taking place under the auspices of the nongovernmental organizations of Kosovo. Original post Here
By Genc Pollo On the Commissioner’s satisfaction The statement by Mrs. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, that the general elections in Albania this May were free and fair, but we welcome suggestions for their improvement” rightly caused surprise, irritation and was condemned by the opposition. Fortunately, on Monday the …
Saudi Arabia and the Rise of a New Human-Centered Diplomacy When National Transformation Becomes a Global Movement for Life There are moments when an initiative that begins as a simple community project transforms into a global movement. Moments when awareness campaigns cross the boundaries of public messaging and become part …
Anti-poverty NGO ActionAid has filed a complaint to the Court of Auditors in Italy over the 133 million euro cost of two migrant detention centres in Albania as part of a controversial asylum offshoring deal between Rome and Tirana. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Staff Tirana, 3 December 2025 — The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Albania today organized in Tirana the central event marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a broad awareness-raising activity that brought together around 250 children with disabilities from several cities across …
In the second of BIRN’s series about women’s wartime activism, Midheta Kaloper explains how she survived sexual violence during the Bosnian war and now helps other survivors to fight for their rights – and bring the perpetrators to justice. Original post Here
By Zef Preçi What kind of political system are we living in today? Even though we have a weak state, authoritarian tendencies in governance have become more pronounced, and in a synthesized way this is reflected in the increasing number of MPs of the ruling party from one mandate to …
As the year draws towards its end, our Balkan Insight Premium stories show that there is no shortage of political surprises, unexpected twists and new standoffs across the region. Original post Here
Albanian-American writer Fron Nahzi’s new book explains how the Albanian diaspora used its newfound freedom in the United States to campaign for a range of nationalist causes. Original post Here
The earthquake that hit Albania in November 2019 left many families homeless. But a rural housing estate built to accommodate some of them remains almost empty due to problems with infrastructure and insecure terrain. Original post Here
O tempora, o mores. After Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku faced criminal charges, and after the court suspended her from office and banned her from leaving the country, what one would normally expect is either her immediate resignation or her immediate dismissal by Prime …