First names for the Specialist Chambers lists of lawyers announced
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) has published on Wednesday the Lists of Counsel for representation of suspects, accused and victims or any other person who is entitled to legal representation, in accordance with the Law establishing the KSC and the Directive on Counsel. Original post Here
Mitchell: Kosovo has the right to form a professional security force
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, said in Belgrade that Kosovo has the right to form a professional force to deal with security. During a joint press conference with Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, the U.S. diplomat said Kosovo army would not be a threat …
Croatian FM: Kosovo and Serbia need a legally binding agreement
Kosovo Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, has on Wednesday received Croatian counterpart Marija Pejcinovic-Buric who is visiting Kosovo. During a joint press conference after the meeting Croatian FM said that Pristina and Belgrade should reach a legally binding agreement. Original post Here
France's Macron accepts invitation to visit Kosovo
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted an invitation to visit Kosovo, said Kosovo President Hashim Thaci after meeting him on Wednesday. Original post Here
German ex-minister to negotiate Kosovo, Serbia power grid row
Former German Environment Minister, Klaus Töpfer, has visited Kosovo on Tuesday and met the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj to negotiate the outstanding dispute between Kosovo and Serbia, which has affected Europe’s power grid. Töpfer has been appointed as mediator to solve the dispute which made Europe clocks go slow. Original …
Srpska conditioning vote on demarcation with 3 seats in Trepca Board
Sources within the Government of Kosovo told Gazeta Express that Srpska List is asking three members of Serbian community be part of the Trepca Board in exchange of their vote for ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Reportedly the Government of Kosovo is willing to accept the …
Serwer: Haradinaj lacks courage on demarcation
Daniel Serwer, the director of the Conflict Management Program at the Johns Hopkins School of International Studies in Washington DC and former diplomat, says Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has no courage to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Ratification of demarcation this week
Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj is optimistic the Parliament session on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro will be held this week. He said all parties are about to reach a final consensus and finally ratify the demarcation this week. Original post Here
Vetevendosje asks early elections
Opposition party of Vetevendosje says the Parliament of Kosovo has been blocked by ruling coalition MPs who are not allowing decision-making and normal work of the Parliament. In a press release the Vetevendosje asked early elections as a solution to current political situation. Original post Here
Prosecutors press Appellate Court to return Azem Syla to detention
The Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) are asking the Appellate Court to put Azem Syla back behind bars, who on Monday was released from detention pending trial. Former MP and General Commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Azem Syla is facing corruption charges. 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 …
A leaked internal document from the Council of the European Union voices disquiet over ‘undue pressure’ on justice system and warns that Albania will not be able to close any accession chapters until it makes clear progress. Original post Here