Kosovo PM pledges to solve energy dispute with Serbia
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, attending the Third High Level Energy Forum “Investments in Energy Infrastructure” in Pristina said that Kosovo remains committed to solving energy dispute with Serbia which has slowed electric clocks across Europe. Original post Here
Albanian president authorises continuation of maritime talks with Greece
Albanian President Ilir Meta has granted authorisation to the Foreign Ministry to continue negotiations with Greece over the two countries’ Ionian Sea maritime border. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to pass demarcation Law today, says Limaj
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Fatmir Limaj, remains optimistic that the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro will be ratified today. He believes lawmakers will reflect and pas the Law during today’s session enabling correction of potential mistakes during delineation of border. Limaj implied that …
Female protesters interrupt Kosovo EU minister speech
Three girls have interrupted the speech of the Kosovo minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, at an occasion organised as part of the Kosovo Women Week. Original post Here
Former candidate for Pristina mayor arrested for ‘happy shooting’
Former candidate for Pristina mayor, Genc Meraku, was arrested Monday after shooting a gun into the air while celebrating in a family party, according to the Kosovo Police. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb arrested for war crimes
A Serb man has been arrested on Monday afternoon in Klina municipality suspected of committing war crimes against Albanians during Kosovo war in 1998-99. Original post Here
Prime Minister’s Office urges MPs to vote demarcation
Prime Minister’s chief spokesperson, Halil Matoshi, has called on Kosovo members of Parliament to vote the demarcation with Montenegro. Matoshi called the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj as courageous, because as he said, has managed to proceed to Parliament the Draft Law on demarcation in less than four months after he …
Former Kosovo President Jahjaga launches a Foundation
Former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga will hold today a conference inaugurating the Jahjaga Foundation conference whose work focuses on creation of a just society by empowering of women and youth in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to vote demarcation with Montenegro today
Kosovo’s Parliament will hold today an extraordinary session to vote the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on the state border between Kosovo and Montenegro. Ratification of this international agreement requires 80 votes out of 120 seated Parliament of Kosovo. Original post Here
Head of Kosovo Unit at European Commission visits Pristina today
David Cullen, Head of Unit for Kosovo, at the Directorate General for EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, European Commission will visit Pristina today, the EU Office in Kosovo announced. 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 …