Daniel Serwer in Pristina: Vetevendosje and Srpska List unconstitutional parties
Daniel Serwer, expert of Balkans affairs, said that the Vetevendosje Movement and Srpska List are unconstitutional political entities in Kosovo. Serwer made the comments attending a debate organised by Kosovar Institute for Policy Research and Development (KIPRED) dubbed “Balkans, EU and U.S.: Can they synchronise again?” Original post Here
EU gives Kosovo four months to establish Association of Serb Municipalities
The European Union made it clear to Kosovo institutions that they have only four months to establish the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities. Their reaction came after Blerim Shala, political advisor to President Hashim Thaci, said that there will be no establishment of Association without signing final agreement with Serbia. Also …
Car of ex-Kosovo Police member set on fire in Zubin Potok
A BMW vehicle was set on fire in northern municipality of Zubin Potok last night, Kosovo police says. Original post Here
Germany wants EULEX mission in Kosovo extended
The government of Germany wants the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo – EULEX be extended for two more years, but its duties be streamlined. Kosovo leaders would like the mission to leave the country in June when current mandate of the mission expires. Original post Here
Kosovo President Thaci wants political consensus on the dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci asked the support of political parties for continuation of the dialogue with Serbia. The Government approved last week a platform which gives head of state a leading role in political dialogue with Belgrade. Original post Here
Kosovo parties gather to discuss early election
Kosovo political representatives gathered on Wednesday in Pristina to discuss political crisis and early election. The political leaders agreed to meet today at the invitation of the biggest opposition party, LDK, who are saying that current Government has lost majority in Parliament and has no legitimacy to take important decisions. …
Kosovo: New Interior Minister takes office
Minister of Internal Affairs of Kosovo Bejtush Gashi has received today Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova. This was one of his first official meetings after being appointed Interior Minister last week. Original post Here
Rama: Albania deserves negotiations
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama says the recommendation of the European Commission for opening Albania’s accession negotiations should not be read as an opening of the negotiations. Original post Here
Tough fight to preserve Kosovo, says Serbian President Vucic
President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, said that Serbia is facing a difficult fight to preserve the independence of the country. Original post Here
EULEX to keep only Special Police in Kosovo after 15 June
The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo is expected to end its mission in Kosovo on 15 June. However the EU will continue its presence by leaving a special police unit in Kosovo for an indefinite period of time. Original post Here
From a political spying scandal to MAGA alignment and a brewing collision with the law, selection of BIRN Premium stories this week makes for an exciting read. Original post Here
The now-notorious hacker group Homeland Justice claimed that it had breached the computer defences of Albania’s postal service following its attack on parliament’s systems earlier this month. Original post Here
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
The prime minister’s moves to shield his deputy from arrest feel like the beginning of the end of an era for Albanians’ hopes that the powerful would finally be held accountable. Original post Here
V Dem places Albania in a category dominated by African states, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the only Western Balkan countries in the same group. Tirana Times, March 23, 2026 – Albania has been placed in the category of electoral autocracy in the latest Democracy Report 2026 by the …
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. Original post Here
The controversy over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has put the spotlight on prosecution efforts to target high-level corruption – but she is only the latest senior politician to face charges. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Democratic Party leader and former President Sali Berisha injured during clashes. Tirana Times, March 22, 2026 — Albania’s latest national opposition protest in Tirana, which ended in violent clashes between protesters and police, exposed not only rising anger against Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government but also a broader crisis of …