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Kosovo Government proceeds to Parliament a report on talks with Serbia

Kosovo Government adopted Friday the Report on Achievements and Challenges in Implementation of the Brussels Agreement. The Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said the report will be proceeded to Parliament for a review. Original post Here

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Philip S. Kosnett is the new US Ambassador to Kosovo

Philip S. Kosnett, the current Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the United States Embassy in Ankara, has been nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump for ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, according to a readout published late Thursday. Original post Here

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Pacolli refutes Serbia’s claims that Papua New Guinea has revoked Kosovo’s recognition

Serbian Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, in a press conference on Thursday alleged that Papua New Guinea has revoked Kosovo’s recognition becoming the sixth country to do so. But Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, rebutted Dacic’s claims, saying that Dacic continues spreading fake news against Kosovo’s statehood. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s EU Minister asks Germany to support visa liberalisation

Kosovo Minister of the European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, during her official visit to Germany, was received on Thursday by Stephan Mayer, Germany’s deputy interior minister. Hoxha asked German deputy minister to support visa liberalisation for Kosovo. Original post Here

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Serbs are leaving the Kosovo Security Force after pressure from Belgrade

Twenty Serbs left the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) on Thursday only days after eight other members of the Serb minority asked termination of contract with the civilian force after continuous pressure of Belgrade on local Serbs not to cooperate with this institution which is seen in Belgrade as future Army …

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Kosovo political leaders differ on who should lead dialogue with Serbia

Political parties of Kosovo have reached no agreement on who should be leading the dialogue with Serbia after a meeting held today in Pristina. Original post Here

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Kosovo, Serbia police meet on investigation of Ivanovic’s murder

The Kosovo Police officers have met on Tuesday Serbian police officers in the first ever direct meeting of the two police services. The meeting has been facilitated by the EULEX. Original post Here

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Visa liberalisation for Kosovo depends from political will, Haradinaj says

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj in a Facebook post says that Kosovo has fulfilled all the set criteria on visas and visa-free regime depends only from the political will of the EU. Original post Here

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Kosovo Foreign Ministry takes measures to counter Serbia’s aggressive campaign

The aggressive campaign of Serbia’s Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, is escalating. Media in Belgrade have published today an “official” document claiming that five countries have revoked Kosovo’s recognition. Kosovo Foreign Ministry told Gazeta Express that they have already informed all state institutions, including the President’s Office and the Parliament on …

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Kosovo education system needs restructuring, says Apostolova

Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, said Wednesday that Kosovo education sector needs restructuring. During the meeting of the Parliament’s Committee on Education, she said that in cooperation with the Kosovo Ministry of Education they are working on a new program aimed at improving the education. She …

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Public procurement report ranks Albania first in the region, PM Rama cites EU assessment

TIRANA, April 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania ranks first in the region for improvements in public procurement, according to a European Union report prepared through SIGMA (Support for Improvement in Governance and Management) in cooperation with the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). PM Rama presented …

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EU Delegation extends Easter wishes to Orthodox believers in Albania

TIRANA, April 12 – The European Union Delegation in Tirana extended its wishes to Orthodox believers in Albania on the occasion of Easter. In a public message, the EU Delegation wished the Orthodox community a joyful and peaceful celebration. It expressed hope that the holiday brings peace, hope, and prosperity …

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Orthodox Easter celebrated across Albania with calls for unity and hope

TIRANA, April 12 – Orthodox believers across Albania marked Easter at midnight, celebrating the Resurrection of Christ with prayers, candles, and messages of hope. The traditional greeting “Christ is risen! Truly risen!” echoed in churches nationwide. In Berat, hundreds gathered at St. Demetrius Cathedral, where Metropolitan Asti led the service. …

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President Begaj and Speaker Peleshi deliver Orthodox Easter wishes from Korça

TIRANA, April 12 – President Bajram Begaj visited the cathedral in Korça on Sunday and extended Easter wishes to Orthodox believers and all Albanians. In a statement to the media, Begaj wished peace, love, and prosperity. He called for greater solidarity and mutual respect in society. He said the light …

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Christian Orthodox Easter in Albania: faith, tradition and a day of celebration

TIRANA, April 12 – Orthodox believers across Albania celebrate Easter today, marking one of the most important days in the Christian calendar. The feast reflects faith, renewal, and hope, while bringing families and communities together across the country. The roots of Orthodox Christianity in Albania date back to the early …

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Believers receive Easter light at Tirana Orthodox Cathedral midnight service

TIRANA, April 12 – Orthodox believers gathered at the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral to celebrate Easter with the traditional midnight liturgy. The call “Come receive light from the unsetting light” marked the start of one of the most solemn services in the Orthodox calendar. Large numbers of worshippers attended the …

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President Begaj extends Easter wishes, calls for spread of faith and hope

TIRANA, April 12 – President Bajram Begaj extended Easter greetings to Orthodox believers, marking the celebration with a message of faith, hope, and renewal. In a social media post, he wished that the light of God’s presence spreads everywhere and illuminates lives with belief and joy. He accompanied the message …

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Prime Minister Rama extends Orthodox Easter greetings to believers

TIRANA, April 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama extended Easter greetings to Orthodox believers, marking the celebration with a message shared on social media. In his post, he wished followers a blessed morning and a happy Orthodox Easter. His message comes as believers across Albania celebrate one of the most …

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Easter celebration in Dhërmi features drone and fireworks display

TIRANA, April 12 – Dhërmi turned into a festive scene on Easter Eve, as hundreds of Orthodox believers gathered to celebrate the Holy Day. The coastal village hosted large crowds who joined prayers and candlelit rituals marking one of the most important dates in the Orthodox calendar. The atmosphere combined …

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Albania’s EU bid faces IBAR delay

Tirana Times, April 11, 2026 – Albania’s path toward European Union membership has entered a more uncertain phase as discussions over a key assessment report remain unfinished, exposing a gap between technical progress in reforms and the political consensus required among member states to move forward. At the center of …

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Public procurement report ranks Albania first in the region, PM Rama cites EU assessment

TIRANA, April 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania ranks first in the region for improvements in public procurement, according to a European Union report prepared through SIGMA (Support for Improvement in Governance and Management) in cooperation with the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). PM Rama presented …

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EU Delegation extends Easter wishes to Orthodox believers in Albania

TIRANA, April 12 – The European Union Delegation in Tirana extended its wishes to Orthodox believers in Albania on the occasion of Easter. In a public message, the EU Delegation wished the Orthodox community a joyful and peaceful celebration. It expressed hope that the holiday brings peace, hope, and prosperity …

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Orthodox Easter celebrated across Albania with calls for unity and hope

TIRANA, April 12 – Orthodox believers across Albania marked Easter at midnight, celebrating the Resurrection of Christ with prayers, candles, and messages of hope. The traditional greeting “Christ is risen! Truly risen!” echoed in churches nationwide. In Berat, hundreds gathered at St. Demetrius Cathedral, where Metropolitan Asti led the service. …

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President Begaj and Speaker Peleshi deliver Orthodox Easter wishes from Korça

TIRANA, April 12 – President Bajram Begaj visited the cathedral in Korça on Sunday and extended Easter wishes to Orthodox believers and all Albanians. In a statement to the media, Begaj wished peace, love, and prosperity. He called for greater solidarity and mutual respect in society. He said the light …

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Christian Orthodox Easter in Albania: faith, tradition and a day of celebration

TIRANA, April 12 – Orthodox believers across Albania celebrate Easter today, marking one of the most important days in the Christian calendar. The feast reflects faith, renewal, and hope, while bringing families and communities together across the country. The roots of Orthodox Christianity in Albania date back to the early …

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Believers receive Easter light at Tirana Orthodox Cathedral midnight service

TIRANA, April 12 – Orthodox believers gathered at the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral to celebrate Easter with the traditional midnight liturgy. The call “Come receive light from the unsetting light” marked the start of one of the most solemn services in the Orthodox calendar. Large numbers of worshippers attended the …

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President Begaj extends Easter wishes, calls for spread of faith and hope

TIRANA, April 12 – President Bajram Begaj extended Easter greetings to Orthodox believers, marking the celebration with a message of faith, hope, and renewal. In a social media post, he wished that the light of God’s presence spreads everywhere and illuminates lives with belief and joy. He accompanied the message …

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Prime Minister Rama extends Orthodox Easter greetings to believers

TIRANA, April 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama extended Easter greetings to Orthodox believers, marking the celebration with a message shared on social media. In his post, he wished followers a blessed morning and a happy Orthodox Easter. His message comes as believers across Albania celebrate one of the most …

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Easter celebration in Dhërmi features drone and fireworks display

TIRANA, April 12 – Dhërmi turned into a festive scene on Easter Eve, as hundreds of Orthodox believers gathered to celebrate the Holy Day. The coastal village hosted large crowds who joined prayers and candlelit rituals marking one of the most important dates in the Orthodox calendar. The atmosphere combined …

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Albania’s EU bid faces IBAR delay

Tirana Times, April 11, 2026 – Albania’s path toward European Union membership has entered a more uncertain phase as discussions over a key assessment report remain unfinished, exposing a gap between technical progress in reforms and the political consensus required among member states to move forward. At the center of …