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Serbia not interested in normalizing relations with Kosovo – opposition leader

Leader of the biggest opposition party Democratic League of Kosovo, LDK, Isa Mustafa, said Serbia is not interested in normalisation relations with Kosovo or recognising its independence, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here

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Kosovo-Serbia border change is Putin’s agenda, says Haradinaj

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said Tuesday that he expects Pristina-belgrade dialogue continue, reiterating that introduction of 100 percent tax on Serbian goods should not be linked with the dialogue process, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s visa liberalization complicated, says EU Minister

Kosovo’s Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, says the path towards visa liberalization with the European Union has been complicated because of the European Parliament elections set to take place this year. Original post Here

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Suspend tax, struck final deal with Serbia, says Kosovo President’s advisor

Blerim Shala, advisor to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, says 100 percent tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods should be suspended. Original post Here

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German FM reconfirmed unreserved support to Kosovo, says Haradinaj

Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, commented Monday statements of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas who said that his country considers as wrong if the EU and Germany give up supporting Kosovo, Original post Here

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Missing persons issue to be addressed during Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, says Haradinaj

Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj received Monday representatives of the family members of missing persons, and stated that the issue of those who went missing during Kosovo war should be addressed during Pristina-Belgrade dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here

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Dijana Zivic new Kosovo Minister of Agriculture

Dijana Zivic is new Kosovo Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj conforms. Original post Here

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Kosovo needs no recognition from Serbia, says PM Haradinaj

Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj reiterated Monday that Kosovo will not bargain its territories with recognition from Serbia. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s opposition leader wants a broad-based Government

Chairman of the biggest opposition party in Kosovo, LDK, Isa Mustafa, asked creation of a broad-based Government based on political balance in Parliament. He said the LDK holds the biggest number of seats in Parliament granting the LDK the prime minister’s position. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s Haradinaj slams Austria for supporting redrawing of borders

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says he knows reasons why Austria is supporting partition of Kosovo. Haradinaj recalled the weeding of Austrian Foreign Minister in July 2018 reminding that one of the wedding guests was Russian President, Vladimir Putin, whose country also is pushing forward the idea on redrawing borders …

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EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos visits Kosova today

TIRANA, May 15 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visits Kosova today. She will meet Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Prishtina. Both sides hold a joint press conference at 10:45, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. Kosova hosts Kos during her first visit to the country …

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Hammond highlights Albania’s progress in digital transformation

TIRANA, May 15 – Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Kathryn Hammond highlighted the importance of cyber security during an event presenting American cyber security solutions. She linked cyber security to economic development and national defence. According to the U.S. Embassy, Hammond said cyber security has become …

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Estonian PM Michal backs Albania’s EU integration, calls country key NATO ally

TIRANA, May 15 – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal described Albania as an important NATO ally during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama in Estonia. He also expressed Estonia’s support for Albania’s European Union integration. Michal highlighted cooperation between the two countries within the NATO alliance. He …

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PM Rama: Estonia roadmap for Albania in digital transformation and education

TIRANA, May 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama praised Estonia’s model of technological development and digital innovation during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal in Tallinn on Friday. Rama described Estonia as a “laboratory of the future” and said the Baltic country has built a modern …

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Board cuts diesel price by 3 ALL, sets ceiling at 198 ALL per litre

TIRANA, May 15 – Albania’s Transparency Board set new fuel price ceilings on Friday and lowered the diesel price by 3 ALL per litre. According to the decision taken at the May 15 meeting, the retail price of SSH EN 590 diesel will not exceed 198 ALL per litre, while …

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EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos begins visit to Kosova

TIRANA, May 15 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos arrived in Kosova on Friday. She will meet senior state leaders in Prishtina. Kos was received in the morning by acting President Albulena Haxhiu. She will later meet acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The agenda of the talks has …

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Eurovision final running order released, Albania to perform fifth with Alis and “Nân”

TIRANA, May 15 – Organisers released the running order for the Eurovision Song Contest final. Albania will perform fifth, represented by Alis with the song “Nân.” Alis secured a place in the final after the second semi-final in Vienna. The artist delivered a strong performance at the Wiener Stadthalle and …

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Defense Minister Nufi: Albania focuses on air defence, cyber capabilities

TIRANA, May 15 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania remains a reliable NATO ally and continues efforts to modernise the Armed Forces and the country’s military industry. During a press conference, Nufi described the development of military and technological capacities as a key priority for the Armed Forces. He …

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Estonian PM Michal: Direct Tallinn–Tirana flights open new opportunities for tourism and business

TIRANA, May 15 – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said direct flights between Tallinn and Tirana will create new opportunities for tourism, citizens and businesses between the two countries. He made the statement during a joint press conference in Estonia with Prime Minister Edi Rama. Michal said Albania and Estonia …

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PM Rama said Albania wants to see Estonian technology innovators in Albania, longer direct flight season

TIRANA, May 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama thanked Estonia for its support to Albania’s EU accession process during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal. He said Albania expects to move quickly to the next phase of negotiations. Rama said Albania will continue work on closing …

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EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos visits Kosova today

TIRANA, May 15 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visits Kosova today. She will meet Prime Minister Albin Kurti in Prishtina. Both sides hold a joint press conference at 10:45, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. Kosova hosts Kos during her first visit to the country …

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Hammond highlights Albania’s progress in digital transformation

TIRANA, May 15 – Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Kathryn Hammond highlighted the importance of cyber security during an event presenting American cyber security solutions. She linked cyber security to economic development and national defence. According to the U.S. Embassy, Hammond said cyber security has become …

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Estonian PM Michal backs Albania’s EU integration, calls country key NATO ally

TIRANA, May 15 – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal described Albania as an important NATO ally during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama in Estonia. He also expressed Estonia’s support for Albania’s European Union integration. Michal highlighted cooperation between the two countries within the NATO alliance. He …

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PM Rama: Estonia roadmap for Albania in digital transformation and education

TIRANA, May 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama praised Estonia’s model of technological development and digital innovation during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal in Tallinn on Friday. Rama described Estonia as a “laboratory of the future” and said the Baltic country has built a modern …

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Board cuts diesel price by 3 ALL, sets ceiling at 198 ALL per litre

TIRANA, May 15 – Albania’s Transparency Board set new fuel price ceilings on Friday and lowered the diesel price by 3 ALL per litre. According to the decision taken at the May 15 meeting, the retail price of SSH EN 590 diesel will not exceed 198 ALL per litre, while …

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EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos begins visit to Kosova

TIRANA, May 15 – European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos arrived in Kosova on Friday. She will meet senior state leaders in Prishtina. Kos was received in the morning by acting President Albulena Haxhiu. She will later meet acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The agenda of the talks has …

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Eurovision final running order released, Albania to perform fifth with Alis and “Nân”

TIRANA, May 15 – Organisers released the running order for the Eurovision Song Contest final. Albania will perform fifth, represented by Alis with the song “Nân.” Alis secured a place in the final after the second semi-final in Vienna. The artist delivered a strong performance at the Wiener Stadthalle and …

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Defense Minister Nufi: Albania focuses on air defence, cyber capabilities

TIRANA, May 15 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi said Albania remains a reliable NATO ally and continues efforts to modernise the Armed Forces and the country’s military industry. During a press conference, Nufi described the development of military and technological capacities as a key priority for the Armed Forces. He …

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Estonian PM Michal: Direct Tallinn–Tirana flights open new opportunities for tourism and business

TIRANA, May 15 – Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said direct flights between Tallinn and Tirana will create new opportunities for tourism, citizens and businesses between the two countries. He made the statement during a joint press conference in Estonia with Prime Minister Edi Rama. Michal said Albania and Estonia …

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PM Rama said Albania wants to see Estonian technology innovators in Albania, longer direct flight season

TIRANA, May 15 – Prime Minister Edi Rama thanked Estonia for its support to Albania’s EU accession process during a joint press conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal. He said Albania expects to move quickly to the next phase of negotiations. Rama said Albania will continue work on closing …