Hoxhaj after meeting Hahn: Kosovo expects positive recommendation on visas from the EC
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, is visiting Brussels when he met the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Johannes Hahn. Original post Here
Fajon: European Commission to deliver its assessment on visa as soon as possible
Tanja Fajon, rapporteur for visa liberalisation in the European Parliament, said that she will encourage the European Commission to deliver its assessment on the progress Kosovo has made in fulfilling visa liberalisation benchmarks. Original post Here
Kosovo set for Government reshuffle after pressure from US, EU: online media
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj is expected to announce a government reshuffle after the U.S. and the EU criticized his cabinet for a high number of ministries and deputy ministers. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb Pleads Not Guilty to War Crimes
Darko Tasic, a Kosovo Serb who was arrested last year and charged with war crimes against Albanian civilians in 1999, pleaded not guilty at the first hearing on Monday in Basic Court of Prizren. Original post Here
Kosovo asks Austria to supports visa liberalization
Kosovo Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, met in Vienna the Secretary-General of the Austrian Foreign Ministry, Michael Linhart. Original post Here
Favorable time for Kosovo’s Council of Europe bid
Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj said that Kosovo has fulfilled all the conditions for becoming a member of the Council of Europe (CoE). Original post Here
Citaku at the UNSC: Belgrade is preventing local Serbs to integrate in Kosovo
Kosovo Ambassador to Washington, Vlora Citaku, in her speech at the UN Security Council, has reminded to Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic massacres of Serbian forces during the war in Kosovo and urged the UN members to recvognise the reality of Kosovo. Original post Here
Israel’s Independence anniversary marked in Kosovo
Kosovo Senior state officials, including the Speaker of Parliament, Kadri Veseli, attended today a ceremony marking 70th anniversary of Israel’s Independence. The event has been organised by Jewish community “Bet Israel Kosovo.” Original post Here
EULEX with advisory role in Kosovo after 14 June
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who met on Friday the EULEX head of mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, said that the EU rule of law mission will turn into an advisory role next month. Original post Here
Slovakia ready for Kosovo’s Office in Bratislava, says Foreign Minister Pacolli
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Slovakia is in line with the European Union when it comes to Kosovo and is ready to welcome opening of a Kosovo office in Bratislava. Original post Here
Tirana Times, 01 February 2026 – The release of more than three million pages of documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case by the United States Department of Justice has expanded the scope of one of the most disturbing scandals of the past decade far beyond the United States. The …
Expecting the unexpected seems to be the name of the game in both global politics and the domestic politics of the region, as 2026 kicks off with a few unexpected twists. Original post Here
Critics accused Edi Rama of overlooking Palestinian suffering during his recent visit to Israel. But both he and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, see advantages in a closer relationship. Original post Here
Tirana Times, January 29, 2026 – This Tuesday, the Elbasan County Council has formally honored the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Faisal Ghazi Al-Hafthi, in recognition of his humanitarian engagement and his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations at the local level. The ceremony, held in Elbasan, …
Albania has opened every negotiation ‘cluster’ as it races along the road to EU accession, but who should get the credit – Edi Rama’s government? Anti-graft prosecutors? Or even Vladimir Putin? Original post Here
Energy suppliers in southeastern Europe are heavily politicized and sometimes nefarious. The US can aid democratic stability through energy engagement. By David J. Kostelancik When Congress passed the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), it sent a clear signal: energy security in Southeastern …
New changes to the Albanian criminal code that only partially abolish defamation as an offence have been criticised by media freedom organisations, citing concerns over freedom of speech. 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
Tirana Times, January 26, 2026 – Albania’s attempted entry into the Peace Board has become a revealing episode, not because of the significance of the initiative itself, but because of the way Albania’s leadership chose to stage and communicate it domestically. The Peace Board represents a new and ambitious international …
Tirana Times, January 25, 2026 – Albania has joined the Peace Board, a newly established international mechanism initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at overseeing peace agreements and post-conflict stabilization efforts, with an initial focus on the Gaza Strip. The Peace Board was formally launched during the World Economic …