Kosovo, Albania with unified customs in January 2019
The Agreement on unification of customs between Kosovo and Albania is expected to be signed on 26 November, during a joint meeting of the two governments which is set to be held in Peja. The two countries will start implementation of a unified customs as of 1 January 2019, Kosovo …
Kosovo's Thaci meets Russian President Vladimir Putin
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is struggling to find international allies supporting his idea on correction of border with Serbia, which is dubbed by Kosovo opposition as Russian-Serbian plan. The proposal on correction of border is being opposed by historic partners of Kosovo, and is strongly supported by Serbia and Russia. …
Dick Marty denies Serbian media declarations on Special Court
The office of the former Swiss senator, Dick Marty, has denied that Marty provided a declaration on Special Court, as Serbian media reported, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Serbia’s Police Officer Arrested in Drug Trafficking Case
A Serbian police officer has been arrested in Kosovo’s town of Istog in relation to a drug trafficking case. Serbia’s police officer used a trailer with Serbian plates to transport narcotics from Albania towards Belgrade using Kosovo as a transit, according to TV show ‘Justice in Kosova’. Original post Here
Serbia fabricating lies to attack Kosovo, says Enver Hoxhaj
Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo Enver Hoxhaj, said that Kosovo needs a more proactive foreign policy and internal unification. Original post Here
Hundreds of Serbs want to join Kosovo Security Force
Kosovo’s Parliament Committee on oversight of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) held on Friday at the Media Centre of Caglavica a public debate with members of non-Albanian communities related to the package of draft laws on on KSF’s transformation into Armed Force. Original post Here
Kosovo President has no legitimacy to discuss with Serbia, says opposition leader
Leader of opposition party of Vetevendosje, Albin Kurti, has reacted following Thursday’s meeting of presidents Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Sebria in Brussels as part of the high level dialogue facilitated by the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini. Original post Here
Merkel confirms Germany’s support for Kosovo’s membership in Interpol
German Chancellor Angela Merkel responding to letter of Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that her country supports Kosovo’s bid to join Interpol. Original post Here
Kosovo to reconsider dialogue with Serbia, if visas are not lifted
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and his deputy Enver Hoxhaj say that Kosovo will reconsider participation in the EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia if the EU Council in its Decemebr meeting does not include in its agenda the visa liberalisation for Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo, Serbia presidents meeting in Brussels ends without results
The meeting of presidents of Kosovo and Serbia under the EU facilitation held on Thursday evening in Brussels ended without results. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 29 – The Central Procurement Operator takes part in an international workshop in Poland organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The event focuses on integrating Environmental, Social and Governance criteria into public procurement, a key priority in European sector reform. In this context, the institution …
TIRANA, April 29 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu meets Austria’s Justice Minister Anna Sporrer in Tirana. The talks focus on Albania’s European Union integration process and cooperation in the justice sector. Gogu says Albania enters a decisive phase in negotiations with the European Union. He adds that the country advances …
TIRANA, April 29 – Albanian company Kayo and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri signed an agreement in Tirana to produce vessels at the Vlora Bay naval base in Albania. The project will serve the Albanian Armed Forces and allied countries. Prime Minister Edi Rama and Defence Minister Ermal Nufi attended the signing …
TIRANA, April 29 – Kayo chief Ardi Veliu said on Wednesday that the agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will increase employment and support the modernisation of the Albanian Armed Forces. Officials signed the agreement in Tirana during a ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Office. The project will produce vessels at …
TIRANA, April 29 – Albania and Italy agreed to jointly produce military vessels, initially for the Albanian Armed Forces and later for export markets. Albanian company Kayo will carry out production in cooperation with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. The agreement was signed in Tirana by Kayo chief Ardi Veliu and …
The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, made a strong statement during the podcast The Rest Is Politics: Leading, where he spoke about what he described as serious personal attacks and slander against him. In part of the discussion, Vučić stated: “Can you understand the argument when someone is casting a curse against you? …
Following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj and Minister of Education and Sports Mirela Kumbaro announced the latest government decisions, focusing on issues affecting the Albanian diaspora, fiscal policies, and the development of scientific research. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj announced the ratification of an agreement between Albania and Poland on social security, describing …
Former President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, reacted this Wednesday following the dissolution of the Kosovo Assembly the previous day and the decision for the country to hold new elections within 45 days. In a video message published on the social network Facebook, Osmani stated that roads closed by injustice are always opened by …
The head of the World Bank in Albania stated that the Albanian economy continues to demonstrate resilience, but in order to sustain this pace and turn it into long-term development, faster reforms and greater investment in human capital are required. Speaking during the presentation of the regional economic report, Emanuel Salinas Paolucci emphasized that the main …
The Democratic Party of Albania has officially launched the procedure for electing a new leader, through a decision by the Commission for the Organization and Control of Electoral Operations (KOKOE). According to the official document dated March 18, 2026, the process begins immediately and clearly defines the deadlines and criteria …