Kosovo President Thaci engaged lobbyists to arrange meeting with Trump
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has engaged U.S. lobbyists to arrange for a meeting with the US President, Donald Trump. Original post Here
Soltes: I Hope visas will be removed by the end of year
The European Parliament Rapporteur for Kosovo, Igor Soltes, during his visit to Kosovo when is preparing a report on the progress the country has made in fulfilling visa liberalisation criteria, said that he understands the expectations are high after Kosovo Parliament ratified the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, which …
Kosovo-Montenegro demarcation Agreement enters into force
The Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro has entered into force on 4 June. Original post Here
DPM Hoxhaj after meeting MEP Soltes: Last moment to end unjust isolation of Kosovo
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj has met on Wednesday the European Parliament Rapporteur on Kosovo, Igor Soltes, when they discussed on visa liberalization. Hoxha informed MEP Soltes that Kosovo has fulfilled all the criteria on visa liberalization with the EU. Original post Here
Kosovo-Serbia high level dialogue to resume during June, says Thaci’s advisor
Bekim Collaku, chief of staff of the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, in an interview with the T7 program Pressing, said that the high level dialogue between presidents of Kosovo Hashim Thaci and Serbia Aleksandar Vucic is expected to resume by the end of June. Original post Here
Pristina Book Fair opens
Over 100 publishers are expected to exhibit 1500 new books in the 20th Pristina Book Fair which opened at capital’s Youth Centre on Tuesday. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj asks parties to involve in debate on the final phase of dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj addressing media on Tuesday said that he decided to withdraw from parliament the Government’s Platform on dialogue with Serbia in order to launch a political debate. He also said that the Government will wait for political parties’ proposals on the final phase of dialogue with …
PM Haradinaj meets EP Rapporteur on Kosovo, Igor Soltes
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has received on Tuesday the European Parliament Rapporteur on Kosovo, Igor Soltes. The main topic of their discussion was visa liberalisation, according to Haradinaj’s press service. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament votes for unification of customs with Albania
Kosovo Parliament has voted on Tuesday a resolution on unification of customs wit Albania. The vote came only a few days after MPs voted two resolutions on scrapping roaming charges and removing controls at the border. Original post Here
Kosovo Government withdraws platform which makes Thaci chief negotiator in dialogue with Serbia
The Government’s platform on dialogue with Serbia, which proposes a leading role for President Thaci in the dialogue with Serbia, has been withdrawn from the Parliament’s agenda today. The withdrawal was done at the order of the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. The move came after strong criticism of opposition parties …
The International Commission on Missing Persons has gathered evidence of a series of sites believed to have been used by Albania’s Communist regime to bury the bodies of political opponents, and is calling on the authorities to launch excavations. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 3 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu met with the chief of the Special Anti-Corruption Structure, Klodjan Braho, to discuss the functioning of Albania’s justice system. The talks focused on inter-institutional cooperation in key areas. Gogu highlighted improving the legal framework, strengthening institutional capacities, providing infrastructure support, and increasing …
TIRANA, April 3 – The customs point in Saranda is set to become more efficient and functional. The director general of customs, Besmir Beja, highlighted the importance of strengthening operations at the site. Staff were urged to maintain high standards, follow procedures, and cooperate closely across structures. The goal is …
TIRANA, April 3 – The Royal Illyrian Tombs of Lower Selca attract scholars and tourists each year. They are located in the Mokra region, between Pogradec and Korça in southeastern Albania. The site is one of the Balkans’ most significant archaeological complexes. It was discovered accidentally during the communist era. …
TIRANA, April 3 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari confirmed that Albanian police have increased security measures at critical sites for some time. He spoke during a press briefing addressing the US embassy’s recent security advisory. Lamallari said the embassy notice is standard and mirrors similar alerts in other countries, including …
Before the 1990s, Albania did not treat tourism as a strong economic sector. The government mainly used it as propaganda to show foreign visitors the achievements of the communist state. During the regime, few foreigners entered Albania. The government strictly controlled visits after World War II. Officials monitored not only …
TIRANA, April 3 – Elbasan University “Aleksandër Xhuvani” has achieved a major international milestone. Its rector, Professor Elvira Fetahu, has been elected president of the Balkan Universities Alliance for 2028. The university described the election as a significant achievement. It highlights the institution’s growing role in strengthening academic cooperation across …
TIRANA, April 3 – Albania continues alignment with the European family, focusing on justice, freedom, and security. The Ministry of Interior outlined concrete steps and results under Chapter 24. Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari said EU membership is not only an economic and social project. He described it as a security …
TIRANA, April 3 – Kosova’s government has approved a draft law introducing temporary measures on essential products during market instability. The initiative aims to prevent price increases for basic goods during global crises. Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the law responds to repeated price shocks and market uncertainty. He stressed …
TIRANA, April 3 – On 1 April, the United Center in Chicago hosted a unique cultural event during the NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers. The event, Night of Albanian Heritage, was organised by the Albanian-American community in Illinois. The community said the event marked a first …