Kosovo’s EU Minister asks Germany to support visa liberalisation
Kosovo Minister of the European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, during her official visit to Germany, was received on Thursday by Stephan Mayer, Germany’s deputy interior minister. Hoxha asked German deputy minister to support visa liberalisation for Kosovo. Original post Here
Serbs are leaving the Kosovo Security Force after pressure from Belgrade
Twenty Serbs left the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) on Thursday only days after eight other members of the Serb minority asked termination of contract with the civilian force after continuous pressure of Belgrade on local Serbs not to cooperate with this institution which is seen in Belgrade as future Army …
Kosovo political leaders differ on who should lead dialogue with Serbia
Political parties of Kosovo have reached no agreement on who should be leading the dialogue with Serbia after a meeting held today in Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo, Serbia police meet on investigation of Ivanovic’s murder
The Kosovo Police officers have met on Tuesday Serbian police officers in the first ever direct meeting of the two police services. The meeting has been facilitated by the EULEX. Original post Here
Visa liberalisation for Kosovo depends from political will, Haradinaj says
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj in a Facebook post says that Kosovo has fulfilled all the set criteria on visas and visa-free regime depends only from the political will of the EU. Original post Here
Kosovo Foreign Ministry takes measures to counter Serbia’s aggressive campaign
The aggressive campaign of Serbia’s Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, is escalating. Media in Belgrade have published today an “official” document claiming that five countries have revoked Kosovo’s recognition. Kosovo Foreign Ministry told Gazeta Express that they have already informed all state institutions, including the President’s Office and the Parliament on …
Kosovo education system needs restructuring, says Apostolova
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, said Wednesday that Kosovo education sector needs restructuring. During the meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Education, she said that in cooperation with the Kosovo Ministry of Education they are working on a new program aimed at improving the education. She …
LDK would win if election held today, new poll suggests
If the parliamentary election were held today, the opposition party of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) would win the elections, according to a new poll released Wednesday. Original post Here
Hoxhaj met EU ambassadors: Mutual recognition at the end of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, met on Wednesday EU Heads of Missions in Kosovo when they discussed on current political developments and final phase of the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo to start building new coal-fired power plant in 2019
Kosovo Minister of Economic Development, Valdrin Lluka, says that new coal-fired power plant will start building by mid-2019. He said that the new power plant will not fail, considering that Kosovo has no other alternatives to produce electricity but the lignite. Original post Here
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 …