France's Macron accepts invitation to visit Kosovo
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted an invitation to visit Kosovo, said Kosovo President Hashim Thaci after meeting him on Wednesday. Original post Here
German ex-minister to negotiate Kosovo, Serbia power grid row
Former German Environment Minister, Klaus Töpfer, has visited Kosovo on Tuesday and met the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj to negotiate the outstanding dispute between Kosovo and Serbia, which has affected Europe’s power grid. Töpfer has been appointed as mediator to solve the dispute which made Europe clocks go slow. Original …
Srpska conditioning vote on demarcation with 3 seats in Trepca Board
Sources within the Government of Kosovo told Gazeta Express that Srpska List is asking three members of Serbian community be part of the Trepca Board in exchange of their vote for ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Reportedly the Government of Kosovo is willing to accept the …
Serwer: Haradinaj lacks courage on demarcation
Daniel Serwer, the director of the Conflict Management Program at the Johns Hopkins School of International Studies in Washington DC and former diplomat, says Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has no courage to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Ratification of demarcation this week
Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj is optimistic the Parliament session on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro will be held this week. He said all parties are about to reach a final consensus and finally ratify the demarcation this week. Original post Here
Vetevendosje asks early elections
Opposition party of Vetevendosje says the Parliament of Kosovo has been blocked by ruling coalition MPs who are not allowing decision-making and normal work of the Parliament. In a press release the Vetevendosje asked early elections as a solution to current political situation. Original post Here
Prosecutors press Appellate Court to return Azem Syla to detention
The Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) are asking the Appellate Court to put Azem Syla back behind bars, who on Monday was released from detention pending trial. Former MP and General Commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Azem Syla is facing corruption charges. Original post Here
Kosovo with new Anti-Corruption Legal Package
Kosovo Justice minister, Abelard Tahiri, says new Legal Package is expected to improve fight against corruption. In a Facebook post, Tahiri said that Kosovo remains committed to a rule of law state which will have direct impact on economic development of the country. Original post Here
Wess Mitchell refutes Serb media on proposing a ‘US package’ for Kosovo
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell during his visit to Pristina on Monday, refuted Serb media reports that the administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump has a specific plan on Serbia and Kosovo. Original post Here
Head of EU Office: Politics not to have role in appointing school directors
The Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, expressed her concern with situation in education system of Kosovo which is followed with the national strikes organised by teaching unionists. Original post Here
TIRANA, April 1 – Business confidence in Albania increased in March, according to a report published today by the Bank of Albania. The overall economic sentiment improved slightly, mainly due to stronger confidence in the trade sector, and remains well above its historical average. Confidence in the industrial sector declined …
TIRANA, April 1 – The government approved three acts at its latest meeting, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said. One act covers electronic identification, trusted services, and a digital identity wallet. Ibrahimaj said the law will replace paper documents and handwritten signatures. She explained that the law strengthens legal …
TIRANA, April 1 – State Minister for Local Government Ervin Demo announced the approval of new rules for the use of public spaces. He said the regulation aims to support business development while addressing issues that limit public access for citizens. Demo said the rules create statewide standards for how …
TIRANA, April 1 – The National Authority for Cybersecurity clarified that recent reports of a breach at the institution are false. In an official statement, the authority dismissed claims by “Homeland Justice” regarding a cyberattack on Albanian institutions. The statement stressed that the circulated material is an official communication to …
TIRANA, April 1 – Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Evis Sala, inspected ongoing reconstruction works at Berat Regional Hospital, focusing on the laboratory, where she assessed the uninterrupted provision of diagnostic services. Speaking with laboratory staff, Sala noted that the rise in cases, particularly chronic diseases, has increased the …
TIRANA, April 1 – The national team takes a break as Abissnet Superiore returns with its 30th week, scheduled across three days starting Friday. The week opens on Friday with the survival clash between Flamurtari and Tirana at 19:00 in Flamurtari Stadium. On Saturday, three more matches follow, including key …
TIRANA, April 1 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu met yesterday with Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly rapporteurs Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pawel Jablonski. The discussion centered on the progress of judicial reform and upcoming challenges. Gogu emphasized that the vetting process is nearing completion, while judicial institutions have entered a new …
Albania’s national padel championship concluded today, highlighting the sport’s rapid growth in the country. Around 120 athletes competed over three days across multiple categories, showcasing high skill, dedication, and sportsmanship. The Albanian Padel Federation organized the event with support from the Albanian National Olympic Committee. Winners: Men’s Category 1: Alensio …
TIRANA, April 1 – Chairman of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, Taulant Balla met today with the rapporteurs for Albania at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionuț-Marian Stroe and Paweł Jabłoński. Balla assured that the parliamentary majority is ready to move forward together with the opposition on …
TIRANA, April 1 – Chief Inspector Dashnor Sula organized a working session to review the implementation of inspection system reforms in daily field practice. The meeting aimed to improve control standards and ensure consumer protection, both essential for meeting European Union requirements. Sula stressed that a well-functioning inspection system increases …