Correction of borderline with Montenegro expected within two years
The Government of Kosovo believes that correction of the borderline with Montenegro will be concluded within the two year deadline as foreseen with the Agreement on demarcation between the two countries. Original post Here
Kosovo opposition leader presents plan on dialogue with Serbia
Leader of the opposition party of Vetevendosje, Albin Kurti, has presented on Monday his plan on the dialogue with Serbia. Kosovo and Serbia are expected to enter final phase of the EU-facilitated dialogue which should be concluded with a legally-binding agreement. Original post Here
Detention extended for Kosovo Serb suspected of war crimes
The Court of Appeals has extended detention on remand against a Kosovo Serb man, Dejan Slavic, who is suspected of committing war crimes against Albanian civilians during the war in Kosovo in 1998-99. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj to meet with Pope Francis in Vatican
Kosovo Prime Minister is visiting Vatican when he will be received in private audience by His Holiness Pope Francis. Original post Here
Two Kosovo Security Force members apprehended at Serbia’s border
Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the detention of the two Kosovo Serb citizens who are members of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) on Thursday at the border crossings of Brnjak in northern Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo’s aim in the dialogue with Serbia is mutual recognition
Enver Hoxhaj, Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo who is attending an international conference on peaceful solving of conflicts “Experiences of Balkans, lessons for Ukraine,” which is being held in Zagreb, Croatia, said that Kosovo’s main objective of the EU-facilitated dailgoue with Serbia is mutual recognition. Original post Here
Kosovo ready to welcome foreign investors, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo is open to foreign direct investments and its market is ready to welcome these investments, said the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj today at the conference “Sofia Talks 2018”, organised by the Vienna Economic Forum in Sofia. Original post Here
Kosovo has friendly feelings towards Spain, says President Thaci
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci said that he ‘understands’ the decision of Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy not to attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, but “Kosovo is not Catalonia.” Original post Here
Political disagreements hindering economic cooperation – Kosovo FM
Behgjet Pacolli, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, attended the World Economic Forum, which is being held as part of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. Pacolli said that regional cooperation in the Western Balkan region is crucial to economic development. Original post Here
Reconciliation with Serbia biggest compromise Kosovo can make, PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj talking on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, as one of the main topics of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, said reconciliation with Serbia is not an easy compromise for Kosovo. Original post Here
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. 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