Kosovo Government answers to Srpska List ultimatum on Association
The Government of Kosovo says that Srpska List is making a mistake by giving ultimatums because this is not an option on normalisation of relations, adding that the Assocaition will be formed in a near future, as pledged in Brussels during the EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Vucic and Putin telephone conversation on Kosovo
Serbian and Russian presidents Aleksandar Vucic and Vladimir Putin on Wednesday spoke on the phone about Kosovo, Belgrade media are reporting. Original post Here
Tajon and Avramopoulos discuss abolishing visas for Kosovo
Tanja Fajon, the European Parliament’s rapporteur for Kosovo on the process of visa liberalization, met on Wednesday European Commissioner for Migration and Home Affairs Dimitris Avramopoulos when they discussed on abolishing visas for Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Serbs ask interior minister and police director resign after Djuric’s arrest
Kosovo Serb demanded on Wednesday that Kosovo’s interior minister and police director resign over the deportation incident. They also said if Kosovo does not launch an association of Serb-majority municipalities within three weeks, they will do it on their own. Original post Here
U.S urges Kosovo, Serbia to resolve disputes peacefully
The United States on Wednesday strongly condemned the recent friction between Kosovo and Serbia, saying it could “unnecessarily heighten tensions and threaten regional stability” in the Balkans. Original post Here
Mogherini: What happened yesterday must not happen again
The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Federica Mogherini, met late on Tuesday in Belgrade to discuss, in an open, frank and substantial way, the latest developments and the future of the EU-facilitated Dialogue for normalisation of …
Pro-Putin biker club plans Russia-Kosovo tour, according to AP
Members of a Russian motorcycle club known for its allegiance to President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday they are planning a tour linking Russia and Kosovo, Associated Press is reporting. Original post Here
Veseli met Apostolova, discuss visa liberalisation
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has received on Tuesday Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, to discuss and coordinate further steps on fulfilment of the remaining criteria before Kosovo gets visa liberalisation. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj to Serbia: Don’t test our patience
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj addressing media on Tuesday in Pristina asked Serbia to stop violating territorial integrity of Kosovo. He made the comments a day after Kosovo Police arrested and deported Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, for illegally entering Kosovo territory. Original post Here
EU's foreign policy chief to visit Serbia
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will arrive in Belgrade on Tuesday evening and speak with President Aleksandar Vucic. Original post Here
On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Albania, Mr. Faisal bin Ghazi Hafzi, through a press statement, praised this event as …
When Denisa Kasa returned from abroad and saw the state of Albania’s filthy waterways, she was shocked. Now she has formed an independent collective of young people dedicated to the ‘dream of clean rivers’. 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