Collaku: Serbia to be blamed for slowing clocks in Europe
Relevant world media are reporting that a dispute between Kosovo and Serbia has apparently slowed digital clocks around Europe—and it may have been going on for close to two months. Twenty-five countries on the continent are connected in an electric grid that runs on a synchronized frequency. The frequency is …
Senior US Diplomat Overseeing European Issues to visit Kosovo next week
Wess Mitchel, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, is expected to visit Pristina next week. Sources within Kosovo institutions have confirmed the news to Gazeta Express. Original post Here
Kurti asks revise of border with Montenegro before ratification of demarcation deal
The Vetevendosje leader, Albin Kurti, in a public letter addressed to Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, made a proposal on how to solve the border dispute with Montenegro. He said the borderline should be revised before Kosovo parliament ratifies the Agreement on demarcation. Original post Here
Two brothers killed in Malisheva
Two brothers were killed after midnight in the village Pllocice of Malisheva, police announced Friday. Original post Here
Kosovo Court Acquits Limaj of War Crimes
The Basic Court in Gjakova has acquitted Fatmir Limaj, former commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), of committing war crimes related to the killing of two Albanian civillians Ramiz Hoxha and Selman Binishi. Original post Here
Kosovo turns down Romania’s offer, asks Bucharest to recognise independence
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday in Bucharest after meeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic that he is ready to involve in finding a solution between Kosovo and Serbia. He said that a final solution cannot be imposed from outside and that he cannot imagine a solution that is not …
Verdict due in Fatmri Limaj’s war crimes trial
The Basic Court in Gjakova is expected to deliver today its verdict in a war crimes case against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander, Fatmir Limaj. Original post Here
Kosovo Special Prosecution takes over Ivanovic murder Investigation
Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) has taken over the investigation into the killing of Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic, from local prosecutors because of the complexity of the case, media are reporting. Original post Here
Serbedzija reacts, considers Adem Jashari a criminal, Luan Kryeziu a liar
Actor Rade Serbedzija has reacted to statements of Kosovo film director, Luan Kryeziu, who said that the Serbian actor from Croatia was interested in playing Adem Jashari’s role. But in a reaction on Thursday Serbedzija has refuted these claims and agreed with the qualification of Serbian media, who called Kosovo …
Dacic’s lobbying unsuccessful, Gambia ready to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo
Lobbying activities of Serbian Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, to convince countries to reconsider Kosovo’s recognition, are not succeeding. Recently he tried to convince Gambia to revoke recognition, but this African country took an opposite decision, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Croatian’s premier paid a visit to Kyiv alongside other EU leaders, while most Balkan leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine’s self-defence on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s military assault. Original post Here
As Defence Minister talks defence sector collaboration with Israel, President Milanovic reminds government that last year he ordered an end to all cooperation with the Israeli army, citing its ‘unacceptable behaviour’. Original post Here
Albania’s huge agricultural sector is seeking to expand into European markets to flourish – but issues over old-fashioned methods, low productivity, banned pesticides and corruption stand in the way. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
Are you living in a hotspot destination? Struggling with rising rent in a popular neighbourhood or frustrated by the disruption caused by tourists? Tell us your story. Original post Here
Protest against the government on the anniversary of the fall of dictator Enver Hoxha’s statue Tirana Times, February 21, 2026 – The national opposition protest held in Tirana on 20 February 2026 marked a new and more volatile phase in Albania’s political confrontation, as long-standing institutional disputes spilled decisively into …
PM Rama urges Trump to act on The Hague court and Kosovo leaders. Tirana Times, February 20 2026 – Albania has confirmed it will contribute troops and police personnel to the international stabilization mission in Gaza under the newly created Peace Board, an initiative announced by U.S. President Donald Trump …
Balkan and Turkish leaders lauded the Board of Peace at its Washington launch on Thursday – while the participation of an EU Commissioner from Croatia drew criticism from some EU states about her presence. Original post Here
Proposed legal amendments preventing courts from suspending senior officials would be a major blow to progress on tackling corruption – and to Albania’s EU accession process, writes legal expert Gentian Serjani. Original post Here
Digital spaces are the new frontlines for challenging entrenched political and economic interests, but the backlash against civic groups trying to expose corruption and environmental destruction or demand official accountability can be fierce. Original post Here