Kosovo PM: I will not resign
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj is not indenting to resign despite the decision of Srpska List coalition partner to withdraw from the Government. Original post Here
President and Prime Minister clash over North Kosovo
The arrest of Serbian senior official Marko Djuric by the Kosovo Police on Monday in Mitrovica North, have strained relations between Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Reportedly Thaci has disregarded PM Haradinaj when ordering Kosovo Police special units to arrest Djuric. Original post Here
Serbs threaten to form Association of municipalities without Kosovo’s consent
Srpska List has decided to withdraw from the Government of Kosovo and form the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities next month without Pristina’s consent. Original post Here
Haradinaj calls Kosovo Security Council meeting
Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has called the regular meeting of the Kosovo Security Council. The meeting will be held a day after Kosovo Police arrested and later deported Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric in Mitrovica North for illegally entering the country. Original post Here
Serbs decide to leave Kosovo government
Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic will meet today in Belgrade with political representatives of Serbs from Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Serbs block roads after arrest of Serbian official
Kosovo Serbs have blocked roads leading to northern municipality of Leposavic, a day after the Kosovo Police arrested and deported Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo Marko Djuric for illegally entering the country. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb police officers part of the operation on Djuric’s arrest
Kosovo Minister of Internal Affairs, Flamur Sefaj, during an interview with the TV7 program “Pressing” said that during Monday’s operation in Mitrovica North which lead to the arrest of Marko Djuric were present also officers of Serbian community. Original post Here
Mogherini calls Vucic, Thaci after arrest of Serb official by Kosovo Police
EU foreign policy and security chief, Federica Mogherini, has called on Monday evening presidents of Serbia and Kosovo, Aleksandar Vucic and Hashim Thaci respectively, after Kosovo police arrested and deported Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo Marko Djuric for entering illegally the country. Original post Here
Srpska List considering withdrawal from Kosovo Government
Srpska List is considering withdrawal of its ministers from the Government, after Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric was arrested today in Mitrovica North for illegally entering Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Police defended rule of law, Djuric is being deported to Serbia, says President Thaci
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci called on citizens to remain calm, stating that the Kosovo Police have reacted in accordance with the laws after arresting Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo Marko Djuric in Mitrovica North for illegally entering Kosovo. 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