Assembly’s Presidency proceeds to Government the initiative to scarp Special Court
The Assembly’s Presidency has decided to proceed to the Government the Draft Law on abrogation of the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office, advancing thus the initiative that internationals are considering as dangerous for Kosovo. Original post Here
LDK against abrogation of Special Court, Hoti walks out of Assembly’s Presidency meeting
Chief of caucus of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Avdullah Hoti, has walked out of the meeting of Assembly’s Presidency on Monday after its members started discussion on the initiative to abrogate the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office. Original post Here
Kosovo Government pressing EU for accession timetable
Kosovo deputy prime minister, Enver Hoxhaj, expressed his concern that the new EU enlargement strategy for the Balkans has no clear timetable on Kosovo’s accession. He said that Kosovo should support an EU strategy which clearly sets deadlines for Kosovo’s bid. Also PM Haradinaj said that Kosovo’s relations with the …
Vucic said his Kosovo trip “was not easy and pleasant”
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says that it was “not easy and pleasant” but that he is satisfied with his visit to Kosovo. Original post Here
LDK: Ruling coalition straining relations of Kosovo with the European Parliament
The parliamentary group of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) blamed ruling coalition MPs for failing to reach a consensus and adopt joint conclusions after the meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council (SA Council) between the European Union and Kosovo held last week in Strasbourg. Original post Here
The US Embassy considering measures against leaders if they decide to abrogate Specialist Chambers Law
Brian Corteville, U.S. Embassy Consular Chief, during an interview with the daily Zeri said that the Embassy in Pristina is discussing potential measures which will be taken against Kosovo leaders if they don’t give up plans to repeal the Law on Specialist Chambers. Original post Here
Thaci says Vucic’s ‘Kosovo is Serbia’ statement predictable
Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic during his visit to northern part of Mitorvica on Saturday said that ‘Kosovo is Serbia’. But Kosovo President Hashim Thaci considers as a ‘populist statement’ which as he said was predictable. Original post Here
Kosovo Assembly removes from the agenda abrogation of Special Court law
Kosovo Assembly’s Presidency will convene on Monday to discuss 18 points of the agenda for the upcoming plenary session. According to a press release of the Assembly’s press service the discussion on abrogation of the Law on Special Court, initiated by ruling coalition MPs, has been removed from the agenda. …
Serbian and Russian media publish fake news on alleged arrests as Serbian President visits Kosovo
The news on alleged arrest of six Albanians in the village of Laplje Selo near Gracanica, inhabited by Serbs, published by the Russian media outlet Sputnik and reran by Serbian media is fake. The Kosovo Police confirmed to Gazeta Express that the situation appears stable and their officers have not …
Serbian president Vucic visits Kosovo
Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, is visiting Kosovo today days after a Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic was killed in northern part of Kosovo inhabited mainly by Serbs. 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