EX-KLA commander confirms receiving summons to appear in war crimes court
Former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) general commander, Sylejman Selimi, has confirmed to T7 that hat he has received a summons to appear at the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office for questioning about his role during 1998-1999 Kosovo war. Original post Here
Serbia-Kosovo deal: Dividing Mitrovica means war, mayor warns
The Albanian mayor of the southern half of Mitrovica, Agim Bahtiri, warns war could erupt between Albanians in the south and Serbs in the north if Mitrovica is divided as part of arrangements of Kosovo-Serbia final deal. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb detained suspected of being involved in killing of 33 Albanians
A Kosovo Serb man who was arrested last week at the border crossings of Jarinje in northern Kosovo, has been ordered a 30-days detention suspected of being involved in killing of at least 33 Albanians, who were executed during March and April 1999 in Peja. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President meets Prime Minister ahead of his US visit
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj hosted Monday in his office president Hashim Thaci. In a Facebook post Haradinaj said he met Thaci as part of consultations for the state agenda ahead of President’s visit to United States. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President hosts private dinner for institutional leaders, Albanian PM
Kosovo’s institutional leaders and Albanian Prime Minister visited Sunday the President Hashim Thaci in his new house in a suburban area of Pristina. The photo was shared online by Thaci’s son. Original post Here
First protest against Vucic held in Mitrovica North
The first protest against autocratic rule of Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic and his party was held on Sunday in Mitrovica North in Kosovo, where local Serbs create a majority. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM introduced tax on Serbia to stop President negotiate borders, says ex negotiator
Former head of Kosovo’s delegation in technical dialogue with Serbia, Edita Tahiri, says the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has decided to introduce tax on Serbian goods, as a tool to stop the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels headed by President Hashim Thaci who is promoting an idea on correction of borders …
Ex-KLA member Faton Mehmetaj to be questioned Monday by special prosecutors
Faton Mehmetaj, former member of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), travelled on Sunday to the Hague, where on Monday he will be questioned by prosecutors of the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office, Gazeta Express has learned. Mehmetaj and his lawyer Arianti Koci travelled on Sunday to Hague. Original post Here
Kosovo ruling party leader calls for temporary suspension of tax
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament and leader of the biggest ruling party – PDK, sent a letter to coalition partners asking temporary suspension of tax on imports from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, in order as he said, for Kosovo to maintain its partnership with the United States. The US Ambassador to Kosovo …
Kosovo Parliament approves Budget 2019
Kosovo Parliament approved Budget 2019 on Sunday after a long and heated debate of MPs on Government’s financial projections and controversial law on salaries regulating wages of public servants. Original post Here
The Transparency Board announced new capped fuel prices on Saturday. According to the official statement, the retail price of gasoil (diesel) of standard SSH EN 590 will be no more than 206 lek per liter, while the wholesale price will be no more than 194 lek per liter. The retail …
The leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, Sali Berisha, held an online discussion with citizens this Saturday. Berisha addressed a number of issues, including the next protest, which is scheduled to take place on May 8. He stated that peaceful protest remains the Democratic Party’s choice, emphasizing that the …
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Saturday with farmers in Dibra, where he focused on Albania’s prospects for integration into the European Union. During his speech, Rama emphasized that EU membership is no longer just a desire but a necessity, highlighting the importance of farmers organizing and uniting …
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Saturday with the Socialist Party (PS) assembly in Dibra. During his speech, Rama spoke about the Arbër Road, emphasizing that it is no longer a promise but a completed project that is already delivering results. He described Dibra as the “green cushion” …
The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, held a meeting with U.S. Congressman Keith Self in Texas. The news was announced by President Begaj himself on the social platform X, where, alongside a photo with the congressman, he wrote that the meeting focused on the partnership between the two countries. “It …
TIRANA, April 24 – European Union Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania ranks among the leading countries in the EU accession process. Speaking in an interview with Klan News, she pointed to recent progress and said authorities could soon meet interim benchmarks on rule of law. She added that this …
Albania and Germany concluded Development Cooperation negotiations. They signed a new Cooperation Protocol for 2026–2028. This marks a key step in strengthening their long-term partnership. Eridana Çano, Director General of SASPAC, signed the protocol. Heike Backofen-Warnecke, representative of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), also signed it. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama met Matthew Whitaker today in Tirana. Rama said they discussed the close ties between the two countries. He stressed the strategic partnership. He highlighted strong diplomatic and military relations. He said both sides see their strengthening as a shared priority. They also discussed the upcoming NATO …
Marta Kos said Albania ranks among the leading countries in the EU integration process. In an interview with Klan News, she spoke about Albania’s progress. She said the EU may approve interim rule of law benchmarks in May. Then the process of closing chapters can begin. She praised Albania’s progress. …
Ferit Hoxha met Marta Kos at the Delphi Economic Forum. They discussed Albania’s EU integration process. Hoxha said the EU membership process never stops. It requires constant work and energy. He stressed the role of both Albania and its partners. He said they discussed key issues for steady progress. They …