Vetevendosje wants Albin Kurti lead the dialogue with Serbia
Opposition parties in Kosovo are not supporting the proposal of President Hashim Thaci and Government to become part of the dialogue with Serbia. The two biggest opposition parties in Kosovo – LDK and Vetevendosje, are against participation of their representatives in the EU-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels. …
Overnight explosion rocks Mitrovica North
A powerful explosion rocked Mitrovica North on Thursday night after an explosive device was thrown behind a residing house at ‘Car Dusan’ street. ”There are no injured,” Besim Hoti, the Kosovo Police deputy commander in the town told media. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament elects new central bank governor
Kosovo Parliament has elected on Thursday Fehmi Mehmeti as the new head of the country’s Central Bank. Original post Here
Russia against the US: Establishment of Kosovo Army creates tensions
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted on Thursday to the statements of the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Wess Mitchell who during his visit to Pristina and Belgrade said that Kosovo has the right to form professional security force. Original post Here
Parliament session on demarcation on Tuesday at 14:00, PM Haradinaj confirms
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that the Parliament session on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro will be held next Tuesday at 14:00hrs. Original post Here
Macedonia passes Albanian Language Law amid tensions in Parliament
Macedonian Parliament on Wednesday adopted the Law that extends the official use of the Albanian language across the country. Original post Here
Vetevendosje faction forms breakaway group in Kosovo Parliament
12 MPs of the opposition party of Vetevendosje have formed a breakaway group in the Kosovo’s Parliament making official the faction within this biggest opposition party. Original post Here
Vetevendosje MP Donika Kadaj-Bujupi joins Haradinaj’s party in Parliament
The Vetevendosje MP, Donika Kadaj-Bujupi, has left the caucus of this opposition party and on Wednesday joined PM Haradinaj’s party – the AAK. Original post Here
Hoxha: We will seek Srpska’s support to ratify demarcation
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, speaking in Parliament on Wednesday said that the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montengro should be voted. He admitted that ruling coalition parties lack support in Parliament and said that they will seek Sprska List support who are opposing its ratification. Original …
First names for the Specialist Chambers lists of lawyers announced
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) has published on Wednesday the Lists of Counsel for representation of suspects, accused and victims or any other person who is entitled to legal representation, in accordance with the Law establishing the KSC and the Directive on Counsel. Original post Here
SPAK could move toward a harsher measure against the suspended deputy prime minister, including a request for house arrest or detention. Tirana Times – December 9, 2025 The suspension from office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku has pushed Albania into one of the …
Judges Association claims that Edi Rama’s attacks on court decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over legal allegations are designed to undermine faith in the Albanian judiciary. Original post Here
By Genc Pollo On the Commissioner’s satisfaction The statement by Mrs. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement, that the general elections in Albania this May were free and fair, but we welcome suggestions for their improvement” rightly caused surprise, irritation and was condemned by the opposition. Fortunately, on Monday the …
Saudi Arabia and the Rise of a New Human-Centered Diplomacy When National Transformation Becomes a Global Movement for Life There are moments when an initiative that begins as a simple community project transforms into a global movement. Moments when awareness campaigns cross the boundaries of public messaging and become part …
Anti-poverty NGO ActionAid has filed a complaint to the Court of Auditors in Italy over the 133 million euro cost of two migrant detention centres in Albania as part of a controversial asylum offshoring deal between Rome and Tirana. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Staff Tirana, 3 December 2025 — The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Albania today organized in Tirana the central event marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a broad awareness-raising activity that brought together around 250 children with disabilities from several cities across …
In the second of BIRN’s series about women’s wartime activism, Midheta Kaloper explains how she survived sexual violence during the Bosnian war and now helps other survivors to fight for their rights – and bring the perpetrators to justice. Original post Here
By Zef Preçi What kind of political system are we living in today? Even though we have a weak state, authoritarian tendencies in governance have become more pronounced, and in a synthesized way this is reflected in the increasing number of MPs of the ruling party from one mandate to …
As the year draws towards its end, our Balkan Insight Premium stories show that there is no shortage of political surprises, unexpected twists and new standoffs across the region. Original post Here
Albanian-American writer Fron Nahzi’s new book explains how the Albanian diaspora used its newfound freedom in the United States to campaign for a range of nationalist causes. Original post Here