Thaci says ambassadors overreacted related to Special Court’s initiative
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, says the decision on establishment of the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office remains into force, despite the initiative of Kosovo MPs to repeal the Law. Original post Here
Germany, France send emissaries to Kosovo because of the Special Court
Germany and France sent their special envoys to Kosovo on Wednesday as part of the EU and US efforts to halt the initiative of Kosovo authorities aimed at repealing the Law on the international war crimes court, which will deal with alleged crimes committed by the KLA during Kosovo war …
Albin Kurti the only candidate running for Vetevendosje leader
Former leader of Vetevendosje, Albin Kurti, is likely to be the only candidate running for another mandate as the leader of the biggest opposition party in Kosovo, amidst internal factions of this party which lead to resignation of some of the top activists including MPs. Original post Here
Man wanted in Serbia assaults Kosovo Police chief of operations in Mitrovica North
On 7 January the Kosovo Police (KP) have reported an incident between two groups which occurred in Mitrovica North. The fight happened in a cafeteria involving 15 men of Serbian nationality. Gazeta Express has learned that among those assaulted in this incident was also the KP chief of operations in …
KLA veterans insist on repealing Specialist Chambers Law
The Association of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) veterans keep insisting that the Assembly of Kosovo should vote for abrogation of the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office. The international Hague based court has been established to try alleged crimes of the KLA during Kosovo 1998-1999 war. Original …
US Army soldier dies at base in Kosovo
The U.S. military says an Army soldier serving in the NATO force in Kosovo has died. It says the death is under investigation. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj: My Office applied for the US visa, I received no answer
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, commenting on Tuesday cancellation of his planned trip to the US state of Iowa said that his Office applied for the US visa on his behalf, confirming that he received no answer from the US Embassy in Pristina. Original post Here
Hearing session on Azem Syla’s case postponed
The hearing session of the so called “The Land” case against former member of Kosovo Parliament and ex-commander of the General Headquarters of the KLA, Azem Syla, has been postponed. Original post Here
Kosovo Foreign Ministry: Serbia is propagating; Egypt will not revoke Kosovo’s recognition
Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied Serb media speculations that Egypt might withdraw its decision of recognizing Kosovo as independent country. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb couple found dead at home in Obiliq
Two people were found dead in their family home on Friday at the village Babimoc of Obiliq. Gazeta Express has learned that the victims are a couple of Serbian nationality. Original post Here
Activists have condemned as “illegal” the deportation back to Egypt of five people from an Italian-run migrant holding camp in Albania. Original post Here
June 23, 2025 – Tirana Albania has expressed unequivocal support for the United States following its militar.y strikes on three key nuclear sites in Iran, marking a rare moment of bipartisan consensus among the ruling Socialist majority and the opposition Democratic Party. Prime Minister Edi Rama and former Prime Minister …
By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania 20 June, 2025— A sophisticated Iranian cyber group has claimed responsibility for a major attack on the official website of Tirana Municipality, disabling online services and disrupting the city’s public registration system for kindergartens and nurseries, authorities confirmed Friday. The hacking group “Homeland Justice,” believed …
Our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the region’s slow-burning political crises, smuggling networks, digital surveillance and a whole lot more. Original post Here
by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion has been the contrast between Israel, a democracy where state power is under constitutional constraints and accountable to …
By Tirana Times As the cobblestone streets of Korça echo with French music, scent of Alpine cuisine, and the laughter of children discovering animated French classics, the southeastern Albanian city reaffirms a timeless connection with France—one rooted in history, education, and enduring cultural admiration. From June 14 to 24, Korça …
By Lutfi Dervishi For decades, the most pressing keywords in Albania’s political lexicon were democracy, corruption, and justice. Today, however, the most dangerous threat to the country’s future may lie elsewhere—hidden in plain sight and dangerously underdiscussed: demography. According to the most recent official census, Albania’s population stands at approximately …
A leaked internal document from the Council of the European Union voices disquiet over ‘undue pressure’ on justice system and warns that Albania will not be able to close any accession chapters until it makes clear progress. Original post Here
A move to turn the site of the former Spac labour camp in northern Albania into a film set has revived calls for better protection of what’s left of Albania’s dark communist past. Original post Here
As Israel and Iran continued to exchange fire, sparking fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, several Balkan countries have transported their citizens home by plane. Original post Here