Kosovo Born Dua Lipa Wins Best British Female Solo Artist
Dua Lipa won two awards in BRIT Awards ceremony as the best British female solo artist, and the best British Breakthrough. The Kosovo born singer Lipa dedicated her first BRIT Award win to fellow female artists and “women taking over the world”. Original post Here
Delawie: ‘Come on’ ratify the demarcation
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, took Twitter on Wednesday to explain to Kosovo politicians how important is for Kosovo to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. The Parliament is set to vote on ratification of the border deal on Thursday. Original post Here
Thaci: Demarcation to strengthen Kosovo sovereignty
Hours before Kosovo Parliament is set to vote the disputed Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, the President Hashim Thaci urged all MPs to vote the border deal stating its ratification will strengthen country’s EU integration and sovereignty. Original post Here
Dialogue platform needs to be approved by Parliament, says Hoxhaj
Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, during an interview with TV Dukagjini, said that Kosovo needs unity on continuation of the dialogue with Serbia. He said that before entering the new phase of the dialogue, Kosovo should have a platform making Pristina proactive in the EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia. Original post …
Kosovo With 30 Projects At The EBRD Western Balkans Summit In London
Kosovo Government is expected to present over 30 projects at the Western Balkans (WB6) Investment Summit in London, hosted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The summit set to be held on 26 February will focus on promoting regional projects in energy and transport, two important sectors …
Delawie Condemns Threats Against Serb Members Of Kosovo Security Force
U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, has condemned threats against Serb members of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) in Zubin Potok, who through leaflets signed by an unknown group called Severna Armija [Northern Army], labelled them as ‘traitors’ for working with the Kosovo state. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament To Vote Demarcation Deal With Montenegro On Thursday
Kosovo Parliament is set to convene on Thursday at 11:00 to ratify the controversial Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. During Parliament’s Presidency meeting on Wednesday all parties but Vetevendosje agreed for the session on ratification of the Draft Law be held on Thursday, whereas Serbian MPs have boycotted the …
Kouchner ready to take a role in Kosovo-Serbia reconciliation process
Former foreign minister of France and chief of UN Mission in Kosovo – UNMIK, Bernard Kouchner, exprewssed his readiness to take a role in the reconciliation process between Albanians and Serbs. Original post Here
Parliament Presidency convenes on Wednesday to discuss demarcation
Kosovo Assembly Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has confirmed that the Government has proceeded to Parliament the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between the Republic of Kosovo and Republic of Montenegro. He confirmed Palriament’s Preisdency will convene on Wednesday at 16:00. Original post Here
Shwendiman assures his departure will not delay indictments
The Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman announced his imminent departure from office, effective 31 March 2018, fueling speculations that filing of the indictments by the Specialist Prosecution Office might be delayed. But in a statement to Gazeta Express Schwendiman assures that the work of this institution will continue and he left …
Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day celebration of art, heritage, and creativity hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The festival promises to be more …
Albania’s hosting of an exiled Iranian opposition group was never likely to be easy. Now it’s under criminal investigation. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and a whole lot more. Original post Here
From data leaks and criminal hacks to smear campaigns, BIRN’s digital rights monitoring team documented widespread privacy violations and assaults on freedom of speech across Southeast Europe in July. Original post Here
As fires rage at overflowing and often illegal landfills in Albania, companies with criminal connections keep securing waste management contracts with the state. Original post Here
Across the region, our selection of this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories suggests that alarm bells are going off in many countries – and not only because of the wildfires. Original post Here