Association only according to the Constitutional Court’s decision
National Coordinator for State Reforms, Besnik Tahiri, has asked the state reform be courageous, long-term and strategic. Original post Here
Kosovo opposition no-confidence initiative about to fail
The initiative of the opposition Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) for a joint round table of all political parties aimed at finding a formula for ending political crisis in Kosovo and set the date of early elections, is about to fail. Original post Here
Bulgarian Prime Minister visits Kosovo today
Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borissov would be visiting Kosovo today when he will meet President Hashim Thaci, and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here
Milo Djukanovic wins Montenegro's presidential election
Pro-European Union politician Milo Djukanovic wins Montenegro’s presidential elections with 53.9% of votes according to preliminary results of the state election commission. Kosovo leaders were quick to congratulate Djukanovic, veteran politician and former prime minister who decided last month to return to politics. Original post Here
European Union to open accession negotiations with Albania
The European Commission will recommend that the European Union opens accession negotiations with Albania and Macedonia, and noted that Kosovo delivered at a slow pace throughout 2017 when it comes to EU-related reforms, according to a draft document published by media. Original post Here
Djukanovic asks votes of Albanians, pledges to respect the border agreement
Milo Djukanovic, the presidential candidate of the ruling DPS party (Democratic party of Socialists) in Sunday’s presidential election in Montenegro, said he counts on vote of Albanians, who as he said played a positive role in all decision-making moments of modern history of this country. Original post Here
Kotzias-Pacolli joint press conference in Pristina cancelled
Greek Foreign Minister Nikolaos Kotzias is paying his first official visit to Kosovo. After landing in Pristina Airport Kotzias was welcomed by his Kosovo counterpart, Behgjet Pacolli. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj vows revival of Trepca
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj met on Thursday newly elected members of the Trepca Board. Haradinaj and Trepca Board agreed on further steps towards revitalisation of the biggest mining complex in Kosovo. Original post Here
Serbia continues abusing Interpol with false allegations, says Kosovo DPM Hoxhaj
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, has condemned recent actions of Serbia against Kosovo state leaders, by misusing international organisations. Recently Serbia has managed to put back in Interpol system arrest warrants for Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here
Kosovo Minister Charged With Corruption
The Special Prosecution of Kosovo has filed an indictment against minister of Infrastructure, Pal Lekaj. He is accused of corruption at the time he served as mayor of Gjakova. Original post Here
Forty-one environmental organisations from 28 countries have called for a halt to the planned development by Jared Kushner of Albania’s Sazan island as a luxury resort, saying it threatens the valuable biodiversity of the area. Original post Here
Kosovo, Bulgaria and Turkey have signed the Board of Peace Charter, under Donald Trump’s auspices, but several other Balkan countries are still pondering whether to join the initiative. Original post Here
Balkan countries are continuing to sacrifice their remaining clean river stretches to development and pollution, a new assessment warns. Original post Here
The Bulgarian mystic’s doomy predictions continue to grab headlines in Albania and elsewhere – even though many seem fabricated and sometimes appear to serve Russian geopolitical narratives. Original post Here
Tirana, 21.01.2026 – Research on disability has increasingly moved into the centre of international scientific and policy discussions, reflecting broader debates about inclusion, quality of life and access to public space. Against this wider backdrop, the King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR) has opened nominations for the 4th cycle of …
While Albania’s Edi Rama welcomed an invitation to join Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania and Greece merely confirmed that they had received invitations. Original post Here
When the “Choo Choo” Train Never Came It begins with a scene that now feels almost surreal. In 2022, during a staged media event in Tirana, Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku enthusiastically explained to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the Tirana–Durrës–Rinas railway would be completed by 2024. …
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
The United States has once again issued an unusually clear and public warning about the threat posed by Albanian organized crime groups and their links to Latin American drug cartels, framing the issue not only as a criminal challenge but as a direct risk to Albania’s national security and economic …
As the new year gets off to a cold start in the region, our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories takes a look at the high expectations and sobering realities of what 2026 holds in store. Original post Here