Kosovo with new Anti-Corruption Legal Package
Kosovo Justice minister, Abelard Tahiri, says new Legal Package is expected to improve fight against corruption. In a Facebook post, Tahiri said that Kosovo remains committed to a rule of law state which will have direct impact on economic development of the country. Original post Here
Wess Mitchell refutes Serb media on proposing a ‘US package’ for Kosovo
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell during his visit to Pristina on Monday, refuted Serb media reports that the administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump has a specific plan on Serbia and Kosovo. Original post Here
Head of EU Office: Politics not to have role in appointing school directors
The Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, expressed her concern with situation in education system of Kosovo which is followed with the national strikes organised by teaching unionists. Original post Here
Thaci before US diplomat: No partition, autonomy for the north
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci during a joint press conference with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, who is visiting Pristina today, said the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia will be concluded in compliance with the Constitution and applicable laws of Kosovo and there …
US message on Kosovo Army: No one has the veto on Kosovo’s security
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, is visiting Pristina today. After meeting Kosovo President Hashim Thaci at International Airport of Pristina he sent a strong message on establishment of Kosovo Army. Mitchell said that no one has the veto on transformation of the Kosovo …
Azem Syla released from detention
Former General Commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army and former PDK MP, Azem Syla, has been released from detention Monday. Original post Here
Pacolli asks Republic of Mauritius to recognise Kosovo
Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, has sent a letter to institutional representatives of Mauritius, congratulating them on 50th anniversary of Independence and 26 anniversary of the Republic. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to vote demarcation on Tuesday
Gazeta Express has learned that the Parliament of Kosovo will hold on Tuesday an extraordinary session when MPs are expected to vote on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo teachers holding one-day national strike
The teaching union in Kosovo is staging a one-day strike today. The union is in dispute with the ruling coalition partners over an agreement reached before these parties came to power in 2017 on recognising the contribution of teachers who worked during parallel education system in 90s when Kosovo was …
Belgium rotten meat scandal discovered in Kosovo
Belgium food authorities have closed down a meat processing plant and meat products have been removed from supermarket shelves after a worker of the Belgian company exporting meat Veviba, admitted that they have exported rotten meat in Kosovo. 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