Thaci introduces Preparatory Team for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has established on Wednesday the Preparatory Team for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He said that this is the first concrete step towards establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, an initiative promoted by President’s Office. Original post Here
Kosovo's chief mufti, Sabri Bajgora in defence of imams accused of terrorism
“Some of the accusations against Kosovo imams served for media propaganda. If these accusations turn to be true, we will respect court’s decision, but if confirmed that they are innocent, the Kosovo Islamic Community expects a public apology.” This was stated by Kosovo chief mufti, Sabri Bajgora, who appeared as …
Serwer: Situation in Balkans might deteriorate
US expert on the Balkans, Daniel Serwer, sees the Balkans as a stability problem. Serwer made this comment speaking to the N1 broadcaster in Bosnia-Herzegovina, after the US NGO published its “Preventive Priorities Survey 2017.” Original post Here
Macedonian PM announces international probe on Kumanovo shooting
Macedonian Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev, who is paying an official visit to Kosovo, said that there will be an international probe on Kumanovo case. Eight police officers died in a two-day armed confrontation in 2015, as well as 10 members of an armed group, some of them from Kosovo. Original …
Kosovo Serb mayors schedule inauguration at 12:44
Mayors of nine Serb-run municipalities in Kosovo, won by Srpska List, held their first constitutive meetings at 12:44hrs, which symbolizes UN Security Council Resolution 1244. Original post Here
Macedonian Prime Minister visits Kosovo today
Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is visiting Kosovo today. Original post Here
Unhappy with party's policies, MP Aida Derguti resigns from Vetevendosje
Member of Parliament Aida Derguti has decided to resign from Vetevendosje amid internal factions gripping the biggest opposition party in Kosovo. Original post Here
Vetevendosje demotes MP Aida Derguti after insulting Albin Kurti
After leaking an exchange between Vetevendosje senior members revealing that MP Aida Derguti insults founder of the movement, Albin Kurti, the party has decided to demote her. Original post Here
Bekim Jashari takes the oath of office as new mayor of Skenderaj
Bekim Jashari, the son of the late Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Hamze Jashari and nephew of the first fallen KLA f commander Adem Jashari, took the oath of office as new mayor of Skenderaj on Monday. Original post Here
Apostolova asks corrupt officials be dismissed
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, said the EU is ready to support plan on judiciary for 2018. 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