Commission trio to visit Kosovo on Wednesday
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, High Representative Federica Mogherini, and Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn are set to visit Kosovo on Wednesday at the day when Kosovo Parliament is expected to vote on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Its ratification is one of the last criteria for …
Kosovo Court Acquits Man Accused Of Terrorism
The Basic Court in Pristina has acquitted Kosovo Albanian man, Leonis Frangu, accused of joining terrorist organizations. Original post Here
Veseli confident the demarcation will be ratified on Wednesday
Speaker of the Parliament of Kosovo, Kadri Veseli, held a joint press conference with the Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, only a day before the Parliament is expected to vote the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Apostolova urges Kosovo MPs to ratify demarcation tomorrow
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, after meeting the Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli, urged Kosovo MPs to ratify the deal in Parliament on Wednesday. She said that the visit of the European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker to Kosovo tomorrow confirms Kosovo’s European perspective. Original post Here
EC President Juncker says Serbia must solve dispute with Kosovo
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says Serbia must solve its dispute with Kosovo to join the European Union. Original post Here
Kocijancic: Dialogue in constructive atmosphere, Association to be discussed on Tuesday
Kosovo and Serbia have resumed today the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels discussing on implementation of the agreements on Freedom of Movement, Justice and IBM. Original post Here
Kosovo still risks delaying visa liberalisation?
Despite the accord of the Kosovo ruling and opposition parties to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro Kosovo still risks delaying of the visa liberalisation process. Read below the reasons which might delay visa liberalisation for Kosovo citizens. Original post Here
Vetevendosje activists jailed for attacking Parliament likely to face new trial
The Four Vetevendosje activists, found guilty of throwing an explosive device at the Parliament building in 2016 and convicted to jail terms, are expected to get a new trial. A source told Gazeta Express that the Court of Appeals will return the case to the point zero, thus dismissing the …
Haradinaj to US diplomat: We are lucky to have you as friend
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, is in London attending the Western Balkans Investment Summit, organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). On the sidelines of the Summit, Haradinaj met Matthew Palmer, Director for South Central European Affairs at the US Department of State when they discussed on …
Albanian President: The EU to lift visas for Kosovo, open negotiations with Albania
Albanian President Ilir Meta has received on Monday the European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker who is accompanied by the Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn. The EU senior officials are visiting Tirana as part of their Western Balkans tour. Original post Here
Croatian’s premier paid a visit to Kyiv alongside other EU leaders, while most Balkan leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine’s self-defence on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s military assault. Original post Here
As Defence Minister talks defence sector collaboration with Israel, President Milanovic reminds government that last year he ordered an end to all cooperation with the Israeli army, citing its ‘unacceptable behaviour’. Original post Here
Albania’s huge agricultural sector is seeking to expand into European markets to flourish – but issues over old-fashioned methods, low productivity, banned pesticides and corruption stand in the way. 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
Are you living in a hotspot destination? Struggling with rising rent in a popular neighbourhood or frustrated by the disruption caused by tourists? Tell us your story. Original post Here
Protest against the government on the anniversary of the fall of dictator Enver Hoxha’s statue Tirana Times, February 21, 2026 – The national opposition protest held in Tirana on 20 February 2026 marked a new and more volatile phase in Albania’s political confrontation, as long-standing institutional disputes spilled decisively into …
PM Rama urges Trump to act on The Hague court and Kosovo leaders. Tirana Times, February 20 2026 – Albania has confirmed it will contribute troops and police personnel to the international stabilization mission in Gaza under the newly created Peace Board, an initiative announced by U.S. President Donald Trump …
Balkan and Turkish leaders lauded the Board of Peace at its Washington launch on Thursday – while the participation of an EU Commissioner from Croatia drew criticism from some EU states about her presence. Original post Here
Proposed legal amendments preventing courts from suspending senior officials would be a major blow to progress on tackling corruption – and to Albania’s EU accession process, writes legal expert Gentian Serjani. Original post Here
Digital spaces are the new frontlines for challenging entrenched political and economic interests, but the backlash against civic groups trying to expose corruption and environmental destruction or demand official accountability can be fierce. Original post Here