Thaci: Demarcation to strengthen Kosovo sovereignty
Hours before Kosovo Parliament is set to vote the disputed Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, the President Hashim Thaci urged all MPs to vote the border deal stating its ratification will strengthen country’s EU integration and sovereignty. Original post Here
Dialogue platform needs to be approved by Parliament, says Hoxhaj
Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, during an interview with TV Dukagjini, said that Kosovo needs unity on continuation of the dialogue with Serbia. He said that before entering the new phase of the dialogue, Kosovo should have a platform making Pristina proactive in the EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia. Original post …
Kosovo With 30 Projects At The EBRD Western Balkans Summit In London
Kosovo Government is expected to present over 30 projects at the Western Balkans (WB6) Investment Summit in London, hosted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The summit set to be held on 26 February will focus on promoting regional projects in energy and transport, two important sectors …
Delawie Condemns Threats Against Serb Members Of Kosovo Security Force
U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, has condemned threats against Serb members of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) in Zubin Potok, who through leaflets signed by an unknown group called Severna Armija [Northern Army], labelled them as ‘traitors’ for working with the Kosovo state. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament To Vote Demarcation Deal With Montenegro On Thursday
Kosovo Parliament is set to convene on Thursday at 11:00 to ratify the controversial Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. During Parliament’s Presidency meeting on Wednesday all parties but Vetevendosje agreed for the session on ratification of the Draft Law be held on Thursday, whereas Serbian MPs have boycotted the …
Kouchner ready to take a role in Kosovo-Serbia reconciliation process
Former foreign minister of France and chief of UN Mission in Kosovo – UNMIK, Bernard Kouchner, exprewssed his readiness to take a role in the reconciliation process between Albanians and Serbs. Original post Here
Parliament Presidency convenes on Wednesday to discuss demarcation
Kosovo Assembly Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has confirmed that the Government has proceeded to Parliament the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between the Republic of Kosovo and Republic of Montenegro. He confirmed Palriament’s Preisdency will convene on Wednesday at 16:00. Original post Here
Shwendiman assures his departure will not delay indictments
The Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman announced his imminent departure from office, effective 31 March 2018, fueling speculations that filing of the indictments by the Specialist Prosecution Office might be delayed. But in a statement to Gazeta Express Schwendiman assures that the work of this institution will continue and he left …
EULEX transfers Azem Syla’s case to Kosovo judges
The EULEX has decided on Tuesday that their judges withdraw from the panel of one of the high profile cases in Kosovo, involving former General Commander of the KLA and former MP, Azem Sla, and leave the trial to the local judges. The case was being tried by a mixed …
Kosovo Parliament to vote new Draft Law on demarcation with Montenegro on Thursday
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says a new Draft Law on border demarcation with Montenegro, which includes the report of a State Commission on demarcation, and the Agreement of presidents of Kosovo and Montenegro, has been proceeded to Parliament for ratification. Original post Here
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 …