Dacic: Kosovo cannot join CoE, because it is not a state
Serbia’s Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, said that Kosovo cannot apply for membership in the Council of Europe, because “Kosovo is not a state.” Original post Here
Haziri: There can be no visa liberalization in March
Deputy chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Lutfi Haziri, said he does not believe that Kosovo will be granted visa liberalization in March 2018 as stated by foreign minister, Behgjet Pacolli. Original post Here
Mogherini to host Prime Ministers of Western Balkans for an informal meeting in Brussels
Federica Mogherini will host the Prime Ministers of the Western Balkans partners for an informal meeting in Brussels. Original post Here
EU delegation: Terrorism continues to pose a security threat to Kosovo, Western Balkans
European Union and Kosovo officials met in Pristina on 14-15 December 2017 to discuss security, counterterrorism and countering violent extremism, the EU Office in Kosovo announced. The EU delegation was led by Deputy Secretary General Pedro Serrano from the European External Action Service (EEAS), together with EU Counterterrorism Coordinator Gilles …
KLA Veterans launched petition against Kosovo war crimes court
Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) war veterans have launched a petition asking amending of the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office, established to prosecute and try ex-KLA members on alleged war crimes. Original post Here
Jevtic: Kosovo Serb children should learn Albanian language
Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo should build mutual trust, whereas Kosovo Serb children should learn Albanian in order to establish a better communication in the future, said Dalibor Jevtic, deputy prime minister of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo's bid for Council of Europe membership in January 2018, says DPM Hoxhaj
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, said during Government’s meeting on Friday that during this month or January 2018 at latest, Kosovo will submit its application for membership into the Council of Europe. Original post Here
Veseli on official visit to Great Britain
Chairman of Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, has on Wednesday travelled to Great Britain where he will met high officials of Conservative Party. Original post Here
Serb accused of war crimes chooses to remain silent
The EULEX Special Prosecutor dealing with war crimes, Paul Flynn, interviewed Kosovo Serb man Darko Tasic, who is suspected of being involved in war crimes against civil population in Krusha e Vogel. Original post Here
Kosovo and US Company Contour Global reach agreement on construction of the new power plant
Kosovo Government and the US Company Contour Global reached an agreement of over 1 billion euro, on construction of new power plant which will become operational in 2023. Original post Here
Tirana Times, May 8,– On May 11, 2025, Albania will hold its tenth parliamentary elections since the fall of communism in 1991 – a moment expected to be decisive not only for the political fate of the main parties but also for the democratic future and European orientation of the …
The Socialists and Democrats are still likely to dominate the Albanian political landscape after elections on May 11, but a cluster of new parties and the introduction of diaspora postal votes are threatening to shake things up. Original post Here
The Democratic League of Kosovo has filed 17 lawsuits in a fresh legal challenge against the outgoing prime minister, Vetevendosje leader Albin Kurti, and his ministers. Original post Here
Anonymous social media accounts, a lack of financial transparency and the unethical use of AI could have an impact on voter opinion ahead of Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election, BIRN has found. Original post Here
In an interview with BIRN, Zef Mazi, Albania’s former chief negotiator with the EU, poured cold water on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s election promise of EU accession by 2030. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and over 2,000 candidates will vie for 140 seats in the national legislature. While this diversity may signal political …
President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony. May 2, 2025 | TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times In a visit marked more by symbolism than substance, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein arrived in Tirana on Friday for …
Tirana Times | May 2nd | Prishtina, Kosovo — A unique cultural bridge between Kosovo and Saudi Arabia was inaugurated on Thursday with the opening of the “Urat” exhibition in central Prishtina, showcasing the Kingdom’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. Organized in partnership between the Islamic Community of Kosovo and …
The involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds or ties to the underworld among Albania’s so-called strategic investors must be examined in a broader context. Politically, this phenomenon represents one of the clearest signs of the symbiosis between crime and politics — and of the state being effectively captured by organized …
Press freedom has continued a downward slide in most Balkan countries according to the latest report by Reporters Without Borders – although Albania, Montenegro and Serbia have bucked the trend. Original post Here