PM Haradinaj visits KIA headquarters
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj on Tuesday visited the headquarters of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA), when he was received by the director of the Agency, Driton Gashi. Original post Here
President Thaci calls on leaders to engage on granting Kosovo visa-free regime
President Thaci says time has come for Kosovo leadership to act for the interest of the state now that the European Commission is expected to publish its Enlargement Strategy on Western Balkans. The President even called on politicians to leave aside political causes and concentrate on the EU future. President …
Haradinaj: Demarcation with Montenegro cannot be negotiated
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj says no room is left to discuss the disputable Agreement on border demarcation with his Montenegro counterpart Dusko Markovic, who is expected to visit Pristina on 6 February. Original post Here
Air Pollution: Parliament to hold extraordinary session
The Speaker Kadri Veseli has initiated an extraordinary session of Parliament to address the quality of air in Pristina, Gazeta Express reports. His reaction came after Pristina was ranked as the most polluted city in the world. Original post Here
Kosovo resident receives first IV from US Embassy Pristina
Last week, the United States Embassy in Pristina announced on their Facebook page that they have given their first ever Immigrant Visa (IV) to a Kosovo resident. Original post Here
Albanian opposition to hold a protest on January 27
Albania’s two main political opposition parties, the Democratic Party (PD) and the Socialist Party for Integration (LSI), will hold a protest against the current government on Saturday, January 27. According to Albanian opposition they will protest against poverty, the economic crisis and problems in the judiciary. Original post Here
High Level Rule of Law Summit held in Pristina
Kosovo Prime Minister’s Office organised on Friday the 4th High Level Rule of Law Summit, focusing on the work of Kosovo Customs. Original post Here
Kosovo Assembly votes against dismissal of minister Dardan Gashi
MPs vote against a motion to dismiss deputy prime minister and minister of Diaspora, Dardan Gashi, who in a video leaked recently by media is seen shooting with a gun during a party organised in Fatmir Limaj’s house in Malisheva. Original post Here
EU gave Serbia deadline about Kosovo, 2019 key year
A comprehensive normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, in the form of a legally binding agreement, is “urgent” for the EU. That’s according to a working version of EU enlargement strategy that the Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti said it has seen. Original post Here
Rama and Vucic discuss Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, met on Thursday in Davos with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic. 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