Haradinaj confirms reaching the consensus on demarcation
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, confirmed reaching of the consensus of political parties enabling ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. But he said that he has not given up from the report of the State Commission on demarcation, which according to Haradinaj, will be part of the …
Kosovo parties reach consensus on ratification of border deal with Montenegro
Kosovo political parties have on Saturday finally reached a consensus enabling ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. The news has been confirmed by Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli, and Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli. The consensus was reached a day after Parliament failed to ratify the deal because …
Pacolli asks the EU react after Kosovo was excluded from a regional summit
Kosovo First Deputy Prime Minister, and minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli has reacted after Kosovo was not invited to attend the Summit of Western Balkans in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Pacolli asked the EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn and the European Union to take notice the lack of will …
Delawie to Kosovo leaders: Pass Border Demarcation!
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, has reiterated on Friday that Kosovo leaders should ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. His message came after the Parliament of Kosovo failed again on Friday to ratify the border deal because of internal disagreements of political parties. Original post Here
Haradinaj’s party urges MPs to vote demarcation according to their request
The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, says the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, should be voted by all MPs next Wednesday when the Parliament will convene again to vote on its ratification. Sealing the border deal …
Albin Kurti pelted with eggs
Vetevendosje leader, Albin Kurti, was pelted with eggs on Friday while entering Parliament building when MPs were expected to ratify the disputed Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo MPs postpone voting on demarcation with Montenegro until next Wednesday
Kosovo Parliament has failed again on Friday to gather necessary votes to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Parties have agreed for Parliament to gather again next Wednesday at 10 am to ratify the deal which is one of the last criteria for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation …
Kosovo parties hope for last-minute deal on ratifying demarcation with Montenegro
Kosovo Political parties have failed late on Thursday to reach an agreement on ratification of the disputed Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Gazeta Express has learned that parties involved in discussion, are hoping a last-minute deal will enable MPs to ratify the Agreement during Friday’s session of Parliament se …
Apostolova urges Kosovo politicians to vote demarcation
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, called on Kosovo politicians to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Vlora Citaku: My trip to the moon closer to reality than Serbian FM statement on de-recognition by the US, UK
Kosovo Ambassador to US Vlora Citaku, reacting to Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic’s statement who said that “it makes more sense for US and Great Britain to revoke Kosovo recognition”, answered ironically saying that her wish is ‘become tennis champion in Wimbledon’ and ‘a trip to the moon”. Citaku said …
Balkan members of the Catholic Church have praised “broad-minded, spontaneous” Pope Leo XIV for his education, experience and openness. Original post Here
Tirana Times, May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …