Vucic: Joining the EU only after signing binding document with Kosovo
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says the EU expects from Serbia “a legally binding document with Pristina, after which we could become a member of the EU.” Original post Here
Ivanovic’s killing: Kosovo Prosecution asks Serbia’s help to identify the car
Chief Prosecutor of Mitrovica, Njazi Rexha, said on Wednesday that Serbia’s help is needed to track the origin of the car allegedly used by the killers of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic. Original post Here
Srpska MPs honour fallen KLA martyrs in Kosovo Parliament
Serbian members of Kosovo Parliament joined their Albanian colleagues observing one minute of silence for the fallen heroes of the Kosovo Liberation Army: Zahir Pajaziti, Hakif Zejnullahu, and Edmond Hoxha. Original post Here
Suspected Balkan drug boss Naser Kelmendi makes closing statement in criminal trial
Naser Kelmendi, the alleged Balkan drug baron, maintained his innocence in his closing statement Wednesday before a Pristina court where he is facing murder and narcotics charges. The verdict on Kelmendi’s case is expected on Friday. Original post Here
Haradinaj suspends decision on pay rise
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has given up on his decision to increase salaries of the government cabinet, following harsh reaction by the citizens and the interpretation of the Anti-Corruption Agency which qualified the decision as illegal. Original post Here
Pristina citizens protest heavy pollution levels
Environmentalists have staged a protest in Kosovo’s capital Pristina asking the government to fight extremely high pollution. Original post Here
Delawie: I applaud those opposing revocation of the Special Court
The US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, keeps opposing the initiative of the ruling MPs to abrogate the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office. Delawie in a Tweet on Wednesday said that also Kosovo’s citizens do not support the initiative to undo the war crimes court. Original post …
TIME Magazine ranks Kosovo PM Haradinaj among ‘5 Most Wanted Geopolitical Fugitives of 2018’
The Time Magazine has ranked Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj among the five most wanted “geopolitical fugitives of 2018”. Kosovo PM is in the same list with other world well-known fugitives, including Catalan regional president Carles Puigdemont, Turkish Fethullah Gulen, founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange and former Georgia’s president, Mikheil …
Prime Minister’s party rewards his cousin who insulted the US ambassador
The Municipality of Decan, run by Ramush Haradinaj’s party – the AAK, has on Tuesday appointed the Deputy Head of the Association of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) Veterans, Nasim Haradinaj, as municipal Director of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development. His appointment came only weeks after his controversial statements calling …
US Blacklists Kosovo politicians, MPs
A travel ban on dozens of Kosovo citizens, including political leaders and MPs on the United States blacklist, has been extended by the administration of US President Donald Trump. Original post Here
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