40 activists leave Vetevendosje
Vetevendosje activist Teuta Rrusta said that she along with 39 other activists of the movement, who have had different duties in almost all municipalities, are no longer members of Vetevendosje. Original post Here
Scott: Peace in the region depends from both Pristina and Belgrade
The EU-facilitated dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade on normalization of relations between the two states should continue despite the shock that the murder of the Kosovo politician Oliver Ivanovic has caused, said US Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott. Original post Here
Thaci and Vucic discuss in Davos continuation of dialogue
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos met also his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic when they discussed on resumption of the high level dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here
Kosovo MPs, who asked abolition of Specialist Chambers, put in visa-ban blacklist
Members of Parliament who signed the initiative to abrogate the Law on Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office are put on the visa-ban blacklist by friendly countries of Kosovo, Gazeta Express has learned from diplomatic sources. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj: Kosovo Government will not be held accountable to ambassadors
The Government of Kosovo will not be held accountable to ambassadors but to the Assembly on the decision it takes, said Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here
Albanian PM: Kosovo Specialist Chambers irreversible process
Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, who is attending World Economic Forum in Davos of Switzerlandm said that the Law on Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office will not be abrogated. Original post Here
Kosovo takes over as CEFTA chair
Kosovo has taken over as chair of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) during a ceremony held on Wednesday in Brussels. Original post Here
Apostolova: Nobody is above the law
Presenting a report on judicial system, the Head of the EU Office, Nataliya Apostolova, said that nobody is above the law in Kosovo. Original post Here
Thaci claims Russia is trying to destroy Kosovo’s statehood and world order
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, in an editorial published by the official website of the World Economic Forum in Davos, suggested that countries like Kosovo need the active support of a united global community that is interested in supporting sustainable and equitable development across the globe. Original post Here
Kosovo set to play in UEFA Nations League
The UEFA Nations League is a new international football tournament, in which Kosovo’s men’s national team will participate in by competing against other European nations in a league format for a chance to qualify for the European Championship in 2020. Original post Here
Tirana announced as host city for 2027 NATO Summit The Hague, June 25, 2025 — NATO leaders convened today in The Hague for a pivotal summit that reaffirmed the Alliance’s unity amid intensifying global security threats and adopted a transformative new commitment to defense investment, resilience, and innovation. In a …
Activists have condemned as “illegal” the deportation back to Egypt of five people from an Italian-run migrant holding camp in Albania. Original post Here
June 23, 2025 – Tirana Albania has expressed unequivocal support for the United States following its militar.y strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran, marking a rare moment of bipartisan consensus among the ruling Socialist majority and the opposition Democratic Party. Prime Minister Edi Rama and former Prime Minister …
By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania 20 June, 2025— A sophisticated Iranian cyber group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on the official website of Tirana Municipality, disabling online services and disrupting the city’s public registration system for kindergartens and nurseries, authorities confirmed Friday. The hacking group “Homeland Justice,” believed …
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the region’s slow-burning political crises, smuggling networks, digital surveillance and a whole lot more. Original post Here
by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion has been the contrast between Israel, a democracy where state power is under constitutional constraints and accountable to …
By Tirana Times As the cobblestone streets of Korça echo with French music, scent of Alpine cuisine, and the laughter of children discovering animated French classics, the southeastern Albanian city reaffirms a timeless connection with France—one rooted in history, education, and enduring cultural admiration. From June 14 to 24, Korça …
By Lutfi Dervishi For decades, the most pressing keywords in Albania’s political lexicon were democracy, corruption, and justice. Today, however, the most dangerous threat to the country’s future may lie elsewhere—hidden in plain sight and dangerously underdiscussed: demography. According to the most recent official census, Albania’s population stands at approximately …
A leaked internal document from the Council of the European Union voices disquiet over ‘undue pressure’ on justice system and warns that Albania will not be able to close any accession chapters until it makes clear progress. Original post Here
A move to turn the site of the former Spac labour camp in northern Albania into a film set has revived calls for better protection of what’s left of Albania’s dark communist past. Original post Here