Two brothers killed in Malisheva
Two brothers were killed after midnight in the village Pllocice of Malisheva, police announced Friday. Original post Here
Kosovo Court Acquits Limaj of War Crimes
The Basic Court in Gjakova has acquitted Fatmir Limaj, former commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), of committing war crimes related to the killing of two Albanian civillians Ramiz Hoxha and Selman Binishi. Original post Here
Kosovo turns down Romania’s offer, asks Bucharest to recognise independence
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday in Bucharest after meeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic that he is ready to involve in finding a solution between Kosovo and Serbia. He said that a final solution cannot be imposed from outside and that he cannot imagine a solution that is not …
Verdict due in Fatmri Limaj’s war crimes trial
The Basic Court in Gjakova is expected to deliver today its verdict in a war crimes case against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander, Fatmir Limaj. Original post Here
Kosovo Special Prosecution takes over Ivanovic murder Investigation
Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) has taken over the investigation into the killing of Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic, from local prosecutors because of the complexity of the case, media are reporting. Original post Here
Serbedzija reacts, considers Adem Jashari a criminal, Luan Kryeziu a liar
Actor Rade Serbedzija has reacted to statements of Kosovo film director, Luan Kryeziu, who said that the Serbian actor from Croatia was interested in playing Adem Jashari’s role. But in a reaction on Thursday Serbedzija has refuted these claims and agreed with the qualification of Serbian media, who called Kosovo …
Dacic’s lobbying unsuccessful, Gambia ready to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo
Lobbying activities of Serbian Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, to convince countries to reconsider Kosovo’s recognition, are not succeeding. Recently he tried to convince Gambia to revoke recognition, but this African country took an opposite decision, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Parliament sets no date on ratification of demarcation
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, said he believes Vetevendosje MPs will vote ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo renewed bid to join Interpol, says FM Pacolli
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, told Gazeta Express that Kosovo is in the agenda of Interpol’s membership. Original post Here
Tahiri: No decision on EULEX’s role after June
Kosovo Minister of Justice, Abelard Tahiri, during a visit at the Kosovo Department of Forensic Medicine on Thursday morning, said that they have not decided on the role that EU’s Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) will have after the mission’s mandate expires in June. Original post Here
Tirana Times, March 26 , 2026 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has awarded its prestigious annual “Jorgji Qirjako” Translation Prize for 2025 to historian and translator Ilir Ikonomi, recognizing his outstanding contribution to bringing major works of international scholarship to the Albanian audience. Ilir Ikonomi received the award …
From a political spying scandal to MAGA alignment and a brewing collision with the law, selection of BIRN Premium stories this week makes for an exciting read. Original post Here
The now-notorious hacker group Homeland Justice claimed that it had breached the computer defences of Albania’s postal service following its attack on parliament’s systems earlier this month. Original post Here
Charged with corruption, money laundering and concealment of wealth, ex-politician Monika Kryemadhi is rebranding herself as a showbiz celebrity on the Big Brother reality show, but can it keep her out of prison? Original post Here
An appeals court upheld the verdict jailing the former Socialist Party mayor of Himara, Jorgo Goro, who was at the centre of a political storm during a controversial election in 2023. Original post Here
The prime minister’s moves to shield his deputy from arrest feel like the beginning of the end of an era for Albanians’ hopes that the powerful would finally be held accountable. Original post Here
V Dem places Albania in a category dominated by African states, with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the only Western Balkan countries in the same group. Tirana Times, March 23, 2026 – Albania has been placed in the category of electoral autocracy in the latest Democracy Report 2026 by the …
As oil and gas prices surge amid the Iran war, Balkan countries are pondering ways to reduce the impact on households and businesses. Original post Here
The controversy over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has put the spotlight on prosecution efforts to target high-level corruption – but she is only the latest senior politician to face charges. Original post Here
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here