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
Tirana Times, March 26 , 2026 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has awarded its prestigious annual “Jorgji Qirjako” Translation Prize for 2025 to historian and translator Ilir Ikonomi, recognizing his outstanding contribution to bringing major works of international scholarship to the Albanian audience. Ilir Ikonomi received the award …
From a political spying scandal to MAGA alignment and a brewing collision with the law, selection of BIRN Premium stories this week makes for an exciting read. Original post Here
The now-notorious hacker group Homeland Justice claimed that it had breached the computer defences of Albania’s postal service following its attack on parliament’s systems earlier this month. Original post Here
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
The prime minister’s moves to shield his deputy from arrest feel like the beginning of the end of an era for Albanians’ hopes that the powerful would finally be held accountable. Original post Here
V Dem places Albania in a category dominated by African states, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the only Western Balkan countries in the same group. Tirana Times, March 23, 2026 – Albania has been placed in the category of electoral autocracy in the latest Democracy Report 2026 by the …
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. Original post Here
The controversy over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has put the spotlight on prosecution efforts to target high-level corruption – but she is only the latest senior politician to face charges. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here