Kosovo Commemorates Founding Father Of The KLA
Commemoration ceremonies held all over the country to mark the20th anniversary of the killings of Kosovo Liberation Army commander Adem Jashari and his family. Original post Here
Minister reveals new details in killing of Kosovo Serb leader, Oliver Ivanovic
Kosovo Minister of Internal Affairs, Flamur Sefaj, says the Kosovo Police knows the name of the owner of the torched car used in the murder of Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic, killed on 16 January in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
Kosovo unveil Swiss Bernard Challandes as new coach
Swiss Bernard Challandes has been unveiled as the new coach of Kosovo’s national team, signing a two year contract on Friday to replace Kosovo Albert Bunjaku who resigned last year after poor results during qualification games for World Championship Russia 2018. Original post Here
Opposition says Kosovo President not mandated to negotiate with Serbia
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) held a press conference on Friday, asking Kosovo President Hashim Thaci to report to Kosovo Parliament related to his role on the dialogue with Serbia stating that he is mandated to lead political talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Original post Here
Srpska List to vote demarcation next week
Kosovo First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Serbian MPs are expected to vote ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Pacolli denies agreement with Srpska on demarcation
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, has reacted following reports that he reached an agreement with Serbian authorities to block ratification of the demarcation until Serbia holds mayoral elections in its capital, Belgrade. Original post Here
Vuci and Thaci sit at the same table in Sofia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic justifying before Serbian public opinion said his meetings with Kosovo counterpart Hashim Thaci are “to save heads of Serbian children.” Vucic made these remarks before meeting President Thaci in Sofia in an effort to justify his meetings with Thaci. Original post Here
Pacolli reached secret agreement with Srpska and blocked demarcation ratification
Next week the Assembly of Kosovo will ratify the border demarcation agreement with Montenegro with the votes of the Serbian MPs. Kosovo TV channel KTV reports that Belgrade requested for the agreement to be ratified after local elections in Belgrade, which are to be held on Sunday, and that the …
Serbia reacts to Montenegro sending army officers to Kosovo
The Serbian defence minister, Aleksandar Vulin, says Montenegro’s decision to deploy two of its military officers to KFOR in Kosovo is “a political message of support for Kosovo’s independence.” Original post Here
Serbia protests after Interpol removed ex-KLA members from wanted list
The decision of Interpol to remove former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) from their wanted list has angered Serbia who complained at the Executive Committee of Interpol asking the warrants filed by them not be erased. Part of the Interpol wanted list were ex-KLA commanders, including senior state …
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