Political Director of British Foreign Office to visit Kosovo
The Political Director of the British Foreign Office, Richard Moore, is expected to visit Kosovo next week, Gazeta Express has learned. Original post Here
Thaci after meeting Hale: Kosovo ready for dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci took Facebook to reveal details of the meeting he and other Kosovo leaders had on Saturday morning with the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale. Original post Here
Haradinaj after meeting US envoy: Kosovo ready to discuss free trade with Serbia
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that he discussed with the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, on necessity of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Original post Here
David Hale: US commitment to Kosovo not changed
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale who is visiting Kosovo Saturday ruled out all speculations that relations of Kosovo and the US are escalating. Original post Here
Serbia can’t take Kosovo market by force, says PM Haradinaj
A day ahead of US Under-Secretary of State David Hale’s visit to Kosovo, the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that he will not allow Serbia take Kosovo’s market by force and refuse to recognise independence of the country. Original post Here
Kosovo’s opposition says Law on dialogue with Serbia is unconstitutional
Kosovo’s biggest opposition party says they will challenge at the Constitutional Court the Law on dialogue with Belgrade which was approved Thursday by Kosovo Parliament. The LDK considers the Law as unconstitutional. Original post Here
EU Spokeswoman refused to comment the adopting of Kosovo’s negotiation platform
Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, who is facilitating Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, refused on Friday to comment the adopting of Pristina’s negotiation platform for the dialogue with Belgrade. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM: Problems with Serbia to be solved soon
A day ahead of US Under-Secretary of State David Hale’s visit to Pristina, the prime minister, Ramush Haradinaj, said that Kosovo-Serbia problems will be solved soon. Original post Here
Kosovo Government registers Trepca as Joint Stock Company
Mining giant Trepca, which is rich in lead, zinc and silver, has been registered as a Joint Stock Company with the Kosovo Government holding 80 percent of shares whereas workers 20 percent of shares. The news has been confirmed by Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj. Serbia is opposing the decision of …
Kosovo’s Parliament approves Platform on Dialogue with Serbia
The Parliament of Kosovo has approved Thursday a platform setting principles of the final phase of dialogue with Serbia, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
TIRANA, May 15 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visits Kosova today. She will meet Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Prishtina. Both sides hold a joint press conference at 10:45, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. Kosova hosts Kos during her first visit to the country …
TIRANA, May 15 – Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Kathryn Hammond highlighted the importance of cyber security during an event presenting American cyber security solutions. She linked cyber security to economic development and national defence. According to the U.S. Embassy, Hammond said cyber security has become …
TIRANA, May 15 – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal described Albania as an important NATO ally during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama in Estonia. He also expressed Estonia’s support for Albania’s European Union integration. Michal highlighted cooperation between the two countries within the NATO alliance. He …
TIRANA, May 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama praised Estonia’s model of technological development and digital innovation during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal in Tallinn on Friday. Rama described Estonia as a “laboratory of the future” and said the Baltic country has built a modern …
TIRANA, May 15 – Albania’s Transparency Board set new fuel price ceilings on Friday and lowered the diesel price by 3 ALL per litre. According to the decision taken at the May 15 meeting, the retail price of SSH EN 590 diesel will not exceed 198 ALL per litre, while …
TIRANA, May 15 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos arrived in Kosova on Friday. She will meet senior state leaders in Prishtina. Kos was received in the morning by acting President Albulena Haxhiu. She will later meet acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The agenda of the talks has …
TIRANA, May 15 – Organisers released the running order for the Eurovision Song Contest final. Albania will perform fifth, represented by Alis with the song “Nân.” Alis secured a place in the final after the second semi-final in Vienna. The artist delivered a strong performance at the Wiener Stadthalle and …
TIRANA, May 15 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania remains a reliable NATO ally and continues efforts to modernise the Armed Forces and the country’s military industry. During a press conference, Nufi described the development of military and technological capacities as a key priority for the Armed Forces. He …
TIRANA, May 15 – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said direct flights between Tallinn and Tirana will create new opportunities for tourism, citizens and businesses between the two countries. He made the statement during a joint press conference in Estonia with Prime Minister Edi Rama. Michal said Albania and Estonia …
TIRANA, May 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama thanked Estonia for its support to Albania’s EU accession process during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal. He said Albania expects to move quickly to the next phase of negotiations. Rama said Albania will continue work on closing …