Tahiri: Kosovo shared information with Serbia related to Ivanovic’s killing
Minister of Justice Abelard Tahiri says Kosovo has sent four requests to Serbian authorities asking evidence related to the killing of Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic. He also confirmed that Kosovo shared information with Serbia related to this case. Ivanovic was gunned down while entering his party’s premises in Mitrovica …
EU is not asking Serbia to recognise Kosovo
The EU Enlargement Strategy on Western Balkans, which is expected to be published on Tuesday, has many references to Kosovo and Serbia. The European Commission requests the normalisation of relations between the two countries as the only way to move towards EU integration. However, the EU will ask Serbia to …
LDK MPs and Head of EU Office in Kosovo discuss demarcation
Parliamentary Group of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) received on Monday the Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova. During the meeting they discussed overall sicution in Kosovo, focusing on the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Thaci addresses the Government, asks fulfilment of EU obligations
President Hashim Thaci has on Monday addressed the Government of Kosovo reporting of the country’s achievements and challenges on 10th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence which will be celebrated on 17 February. Original post Here
Lack of political consensus postpones vote on Demarcation, again
The Parliament’s Presidency has on Monday decided not to proceed to the plenary session the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on order demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro, citing lack of political consensus. Ratification of the disputed border deal is one of the last criteria for Kosovo to get …
EU’s Enlargement Strategy Offers No 'European Perspective' To Kosovo
The new EU Enlargement Strategy for the Western Balkans set to be approved on Tuesday offers no clear perspective for Kosovo. The European Commission has been more focused to offer clarity for Serbia’s and Montenegro’s membership by 2025. According to the draft-strategy that Gazeta Express got hold of, Kosovo is …
New CNN affiliate TV N2 to open in Albania
The twenty four hour news channel and CNN affiliate called TV N2 is expected to open in Albania. The news has been confirmed by the local partner of CNN, Gener 2. The new TV station will be based in Tirana, and will cover also Albanian speaking areas in the region. …
Kosovo participating Winter Olympics for the first time
Kosovo is participating in the Winter Games for the first time with only one athlete. Alpine skier Albin Tahiri, 28, who was born and raised in Slovenia, is representing Kosovo, the home country of both of his parents. Original post Here
Kosovo hopes new EU Enlargement Strategy to offer clear integration timeline
Kosovo hopes the new European Commission Enlargement Strategy for Western Balkans, expected to be approved on Tuesday, will offer the country a clear timeline on joining the EU family. Original post Here
Lunacek to publish a book on Kosovo on 10th anniversary of Independence
On 14 February, former member of the European Parliament and former rapporteur for Kosovo, Ulrike Lunacek, is expected to promote her book on Kosovo. The book, according to Lunacek, will be published ahead of tenth anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. Kosovo celebrates tenth anniversary of its Independence on 17 February. Original …
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