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Russian Ambassador to Belgrade: We support partition of Kosovo if Serbia thinks it is a solution

We respect the position of Serbia and we will support any solution that Serbia thinks is the best for the state, said the Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandar Chepurin. He also said that Russia would support Kosovo’s partition if Serbia thinks it is the best solution for it. Original post …

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Kosovo Parliament votes to scrap Kosovo-Albania mobile roaming charges

Kosovo Parliament has voted on Wednesday a Resolution for scrapping roaming charges with Albania. Original post Here

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Kosovo artist photos banned at Serbia’s border

A picture of Kosovo artist, Eliza Hoxha, depicting a Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) engraving and a catalogue of her exhibition due to open in Belgrade as part of the festival “Miredita, Dobar Dan,” have been banned by the Serbian Police at the border point of Merdare. Original post Here

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UN Mission in Kosovo Unnecessary, says DPM Hoxhaj

Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, in a Tweet on Tuesday asked the UN Mission in Kosovo – UNMIK to close. “UNMIK is UNNecessary,” said Hoxhaj. Original post Here

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Kosovo Government approves the statute of shareholding company Trepca

Kosovo Government has approved during Tuesday’s meeting the statute of the shareholding company ‘Trepca’ after almost two years since this huge mining complex was put under government control in a bid to and save it from bankruptcy. Original post Here

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Kosovo PM Haradinaj says a ‘great news’ on visas expected within ten days

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said the EU representatives are to announce ‘great news’ on visas within ten days, implying that the European Commission (EC) is expected to give positive recommendation for Kosovo citizens to travel without visas in the EU Schengen area. In April an EC fact-gathering mission visited …

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Kosovo Foreign Ministry publishes Verbal Note reconfirming recognition of Guinea Bissau

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo has reacted after recent reports of media in Belgrade who reported that Guinea Bissau has withdrawn recognition of Kosovo. Kosovo’s Foreign Ministry announced that they have received Verbal Note from the Guinea Bissau Embassy in Brussels, dated 24 January 2018, reconfirming recognition of …

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Thaci after meeting Kurz: Austria supports Kosovo’s membership in Interpol, visas, dialogue with Serbia

Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci met on Tuesday Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz. After the meeting Thaci said that Austria supports Kosovo’s membership into Interpol, visa free regime and the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here

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Vetevendosje blames Kosovo leaders for degrading the work of Parliament

Member of Parliament from the opposition party of Vetevendosje, Albulena Haxhiu, said that it is unacceptable the degradation of the Parliament of Kosovo by Speaker Kadri Veseli and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Haxhiu in a Facebook post said that Government lost its majority in Parliament and should be dismissed. Original …

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Ali Ahmeti visits Kosovo meets Haradinaj, Thaci

Head of the Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) a political party gathering Albanians in Macedonia which is part of the ruling coalition in Macedonia, is visiting Kosovo today when he met the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and President Hashim Thaci. Original post Here

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Suspected Burial Sites of Communist-Era ‘Disappeared’ Found in Albania

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

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Justice Minister Gogu meets chief of the Special Anti-Corruption Structure to strengthen law and rule of law

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 …

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Customs point in Saranda improves efficiency and service

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 …

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Lower Selca Illyrian tombs attract tourists and researchers

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. …

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Interior minister Lamallari says US embassy advisory standard, police boost security measures

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 …

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Photo Archive: Foreign Tourists During the Communist Era

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 …

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Rector of Elbasan University elected president of Balkan Universities Alliance for 2028

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 …

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Interior minister Besfort Lamallari: EU membership is a security and geopolitical project

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 …

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Kosova approves temporary measures to prevent rise in basic goods prices

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 …

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Albanian heritage celebrated at NBA game Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers

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 …

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Suspected Burial Sites of Communist-Era ‘Disappeared’ Found in Albania

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

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Justice Minister Gogu meets chief of the Special Anti-Corruption Structure to strengthen law and rule of law

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 …

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Customs point in Saranda improves efficiency and service

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 …

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Lower Selca Illyrian tombs attract tourists and researchers

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. …

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Interior minister Lamallari says US embassy advisory standard, police boost security measures

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 …

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Photo Archive: Foreign Tourists During the Communist Era

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 …

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Rector of Elbasan University elected president of Balkan Universities Alliance for 2028

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 …

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Interior minister Besfort Lamallari: EU membership is a security and geopolitical project

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 …

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Kosova approves temporary measures to prevent rise in basic goods prices

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 …

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Albanian heritage celebrated at NBA game Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers

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 …