KLA veterans’ representative statement on political killings stirs condemnation in Kosovo
A statement of ex-Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) member, Nasim Haradinaj, who denied killing of Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) officials after the war in Kosovo were politically motivated, received much condemnation from the LDK officials and family members of those killed after the war. Original post Here
Supreme Court President asks EULEX to end its mission
President of the Supreme Court of Kosovo, Enver Peci, says that the EU should close its rule of law mission in Kosovo – EULEX noting that Kosovo is capable of dealing with its own problems. Original post Here
Vucic asks Putin if Moscow could be mediator in Kosovo dialogue
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says Belgrade expects Russia to act as a mediator to resolve the Kosovo issue. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Kosovo to apply for EU membership in 2018
Kosovo deputy prime minister, Enver Hoxhaj, is worried that the new draft strategy on EU enlargement offers no clarification on Kosovo’s EU accession. He also said that Kosovo would apply to join the EU in 2018, if Pristina fulfills all obligations deriving from the European Reform Agenda (ERA). Original post …
Kosovo Man Arrested On Terror Charges
The Kosovo Police say they have arrested a man in Mitrovica suspected of terrorism charges. Original post Here
Kosovo signs contract to build new power plant
Kosovo authorities have signed a contract with the US Company Contour Global to build a 500-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant, the first major project since the country declared independence in 2008. Original post Here
Putin: We accept any mutually acceptable solution for Belgrade, Pristina
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Moscow would support any mutually acceptable solution for Kosovo that Belgrade and Pristina might agree to. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj: Kosovo to ask for EU candidate status
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, during an interview with Gazeta Express said that Pristina intends to apply for the candidate status at the European Union. He also said that the EU cannot keep Kosovo isolated infinitely. Talking on visa liberalisation, Haradinaj expressed his convenience that Kosovo citizens will move freely …
Kosovo, EBRD sign 71mln euro loan for new highway
The Ministry of Finances is expected to sign today the loan of 71 million euro with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) aimed at co-financing the construction of a 31 km highway section linking Pristina with Peja. Original post Here
Haradinaj attends working dinner for Western Balkans Prime Ministers in Brussels
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, will attend today a working dinner for the Western Balkan prime ministers, being hosted in Brussels by EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini. 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