Haradinaj sets Kosovo’s conditions to Quint for suspending tariffs
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, wrote on Monday a letter to ambassadors of Quint (US, UK, Germany, France and Italy) as well as the EU Special Representative to Kosovo, setting conditions for suspension of 100 percent tariffs imposed on all imported goods from Serbia. Original post Here
EU Office to politics: Keep your hands off the Kosovo Accreditation Agency
The EU Office in Kosovo in a statement issued Monday supporting the Kosovo Accreditation Agency, an independent body that guarantees the quality of educational and scientific research work in Higher Education Institutions in Kosovo. Head of EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, said their commitment to their mission is impressive …
Haradinaj: If Serbia says it will never recognise Kosovo, we will never remove the tax
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj told AFP in an interview that a deal between Serbia and Kosovo is possible this year but cannot include border changes, warning that territory swaps could revive old demons in the war-scarred Balkans. Original post Here
Kosovo mulls fresh bid to join Interpol
Kosovo Police is working on renewing its bid to join Interpol following a failure to join this international police organization last year. Original post Here
EU reiterates call for Kosovo to rescind tax, resume dialogue
European Union reiterated its stance that Kosovo should revoke the decision on imposing 100 percent tax on Serbian goods, and resume the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb Minister about to resign, says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj when asked Friday whether he will dismiss Minister of Agriculture, Nenad Rikalo, as requested by the opposition party of PSD in exchange of their vote for adoption of budget 201, said that he will honor the agreement with the PSD. Original post Here
US Embassy urges Kosovo to suspend tax and restore dialogue with Belgrade
US Embassy to Kosovo urged again on Friday Ramush Haradinaj’s Government to immediately suspend the tariff on imports from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina and resume the dialogue. Original post Here
Kosovo vows full reciprocal measures against Serbia
Kosovo will take full reciprocal measures against Serbia if Belgrade continues its aggressive campaign, says Speaker of Parliament and leader of Democratic Party of Kosovo, PDK. Original post Here
Land swap idea risks Kosovo-Serbia final agreement, says Hajredin Kuci
Hajderin Kuci, a senior member of the biggest political party in Kosovo, PDK, in an interview with Gazeta Express considers as ‘shocking’ the idea on exchange of territories between Kosovo and Serbia, saying the land swap ambitions led to bloody wars in Balkans. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Olympic Champion claims gold at Grand Prix in Israel
Rio 2016 Olympic champion and former world champion from Kosovo Majlinda Kelmendi won golden medal after claiming four match wins with ippon at the the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Prix in Israel. Original post Here
While some events covered in our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week suggest that possible changes are afoot, other parts of the region seem stuck in the same rut. Original post Here
Himara Triathlon will take place on May 10 in the coastal town of Himarë, bringing together professional and amateur athletes. The event combines three disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. It promotes both competitive sport and active lifestyles. The race will start at Potam Beach with the swimming stage. It will …
TIRANA, May 8 – Mesi Bridge attracts daily visitors from Albania and abroad. Tourists admire its history, architecture, and cultural heritage value. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared photos from the site in Shkodër and described it as a restored pearl of cultural heritage. The bridge lies about 8 kilometres from …
TIRANA, May 8 – EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato attended today the official launch of the “EU4Municipalities II” project in Durrës. He described the initiative as a concrete programme that brings direct benefits at local level and places citizens at the centre of Albania’s EU integration process. Referring to …
TIRANA, May 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama attended today in Durrës the official launch of the “EU4Municipalities II” programme. The initiative aims to strengthen local government and support Albania’s path toward the European Union. The programme will support municipalities through concrete investments. It also aims to strengthen institutional capacities …
TIRANA, May 8 – The deadline for political parties in Kosova to notify the Central Election Commission (CEC) on participation or non-participation in elections and coalition formation closed at midnight. The obligation applied to 53 political parties registered in Kosova. The CEC said it received notifications from 22 parties for …
TIRANA, May 8 – Minister of Health and Social Welfare Evis Sala presented Albania’s national strategy for the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare in Milan. The presentation focused on oncology during the First Congress on Artificial Intelligence in Oncology. The event was organised by the European Society for Artificial …
TIRANA, May 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today images from Grama Pastures in Dibër, where nature wakes up in spring among greenery and mountain calm. Grama is called the pearl of Dibër. It is rich in flat pastures, a beautiful lake, and endless greenery. On the ascent to …
Blendi Gonxhja said the new Archaeological Museum project will meet international standards for preservation, exhibition, and public access. Speaking in Parliament, Gonxhja answered concerns raised by opposition MP Ina Zhupa over plans to relocate the museum collection to an underground space. He said the ministry follows international models that combine …
TIRANA, May 8 – National tax revenues in January–March 2026 reached 11.5 billion ALL. They achieved 97.6% of the planned target for the first quarter, the Ministry of Finance said. The report on fiscal indicators showed revenues from this category stood around 500 million ALL lower than the same period …