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Kosovo’s aim in the dialogue with Serbia is mutual recognition

Enver Hoxhaj, Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo who is attending an international conference on peaceful solving of conflicts “Experiences of Balkans, lessons for Ukraine,” which is being held in Zagreb, Croatia, said that Kosovo’s main objective of the EU-facilitated dailgoue with Serbia is mutual recognition. Original post Here

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Kosovo ready to welcome foreign investors, says PM Haradinaj

Kosovo is open to foreign direct investments and its market is ready to welcome these investments, said the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj today at the conference “Sofia Talks 2018”, organised by the Vienna Economic Forum in Sofia. Original post Here

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Kosovo has friendly feelings towards Spain, says President Thaci

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci said that he ‘understands’ the decision of Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy not to attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, but “Kosovo is not Catalonia.” Original post Here

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Political disagreements hindering economic cooperation – Kosovo FM

Behgjet Pacolli, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, attended the World Economic Forum, which is being held as part of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. Pacolli said that regional cooperation in the Western Balkan region is crucial to economic development. Original post Here

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Reconciliation with Serbia biggest compromise Kosovo can make, PM Haradinaj

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj talking on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, as one of the main topics of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, said reconciliation with Serbia is not an easy compromise for Kosovo. Original post Here

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Merkel’s vision is guarantee for Kosovo’s EU perspective, says President Thaci

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria met on Thursday in the margins of the summit German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Original post Here

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Thaci from Sofia summit: Kosovo ready for final phase of dialogue with Serbia

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the European Union-Western Balkans summit in Sofia said that Kosovo is ready for the final phase of the dialogue with Serbia and visa liberalisation with the EU. He made these comments attending the European Union and Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. The …

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Hahn from Sofia: Binding normalisation between Kosovo-Serbia key for regional stability

The European Union-Western Balkans summit has started today in Sofia, Bulgaria. Original post Here

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Former Kosovo MP Kujtim Pacaku, passes away

Kosovo Roma writer and politician Kujtim Pacaku passed away on Wednesday. He was 59. Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli expressed condolences to his family and his colleagues. Original post Here

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President Thaci asks Greek PM Tsipras to support Kosovo

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci met on Thursday in the margins of the European Union-Western Balkans Summit in Sofia, with Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras. Original post Here

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Gent Sejko attends the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington.

The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, will join the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The meetings will take place from April 16–19, 2026, in Washington, DC. The forum gathers top global financial decision-makers. Central bank governors and finance ministers will attend. …

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Skënder Hita: Security is the passport for millions of tourists

Skënder Hita said security is the State Police’s “passport” for millions of tourists and visitors. He spoke at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana. The discussion focused on migration and repatriation policies. Hita said the State Police is entering a new phase of modernization. The institution aims to become more professional, …

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Rama to hold official meeting with Meloni in Rome

Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold an official meeting in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The meeting will take place at Palazzo Chigi at 15:00. The talks will focus on strengthening Albania–Italy relations. The meeting follows the first intergovernmental summit held in Rome in November 2025. The two …

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Nufi Meets Croatian Defence Minister in Zagreb

Minister Ermal Nufi meets Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić in Zagreb. They strengthen cooperation within NATO. Both sides confirm closer defence and security ties. They focus on stability in Southeast Europe. The ministers discuss regional peace and security challenges. They coordinate responses to new threats. They agree to deepen cooperation …

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Rama Orders Rebuilding of Burned Tirana Building by Constructor

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacts to the fire in a residential building in Tirana. He speaks on platform X.  First, he says the burned building will be fully rebuilt by the constructor. He confirms this happens regardless of the cause of the fire. He states that the fire is not …

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Balla Meets Albanian Diaspora Representatives in Emilia Romagna

Taulant Balla meets representatives of the Albanian diaspora in Emilia Romagna. He holds talks in Italy with Astrit Poti, Eva Baçi, and Dorina Merdini. First, he thanks them for their continuous contribution. He supports the Albanian community in the region. Moreover, he highlights the role of the diaspora. He says …

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Zana Çela Speaks at Diaspora Summit on Tourism Growth

Zana Çela participates in the 4th Diaspora Summit. She speaks in the panel on tourism promotion. First, she says Albania experiences strong tourism growth. She calls it one of the most important development phases. Moreover, she says visitor numbers increase in recent years. She also says tourism quality improves. In …

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Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Opens in Tirana

An exhibition displays publications about Leonardo da Vinci in the “Sotir Kolea” Center. The National Library of Albania hosts the event in Tirana. First, the exhibition marks the artist’s birthday. It highlights his global influence in history. Moreover, visitors explore books about da Vinci’s life and work. They discover his …

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Diaspora must become an active force in decision-making, says Tourism Minister

TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …

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Border security strengthened as migrant smuggling networks disrupted, says State Police chief

TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …

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Gent Sejko attends the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington.

The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, will join the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The meetings will take place from April 16–19, 2026, in Washington, DC. The forum gathers top global financial decision-makers. Central bank governors and finance ministers will attend. …

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Skënder Hita: Security is the passport for millions of tourists

Skënder Hita said security is the State Police’s “passport” for millions of tourists and visitors. He spoke at the Diaspora Summit in Tirana. The discussion focused on migration and repatriation policies. Hita said the State Police is entering a new phase of modernization. The institution aims to become more professional, …

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Rama to hold official meeting with Meloni in Rome

Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold an official meeting in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The meeting will take place at Palazzo Chigi at 15:00. The talks will focus on strengthening Albania–Italy relations. The meeting follows the first intergovernmental summit held in Rome in November 2025. The two …

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Nufi Meets Croatian Defence Minister in Zagreb

Minister Ermal Nufi meets Croatian Defence Minister Ivan Anušić in Zagreb. They strengthen cooperation within NATO. Both sides confirm closer defence and security ties. They focus on stability in Southeast Europe. The ministers discuss regional peace and security challenges. They coordinate responses to new threats. They agree to deepen cooperation …

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Rama Orders Rebuilding of Burned Tirana Building by Constructor

Prime Minister Edi Rama reacts to the fire in a residential building in Tirana. He speaks on platform X.  First, he says the burned building will be fully rebuilt by the constructor. He confirms this happens regardless of the cause of the fire. He states that the fire is not …

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Balla Meets Albanian Diaspora Representatives in Emilia Romagna

Taulant Balla meets representatives of the Albanian diaspora in Emilia Romagna. He holds talks in Italy with Astrit Poti, Eva Baçi, and Dorina Merdini. First, he thanks them for their continuous contribution. He supports the Albanian community in the region. Moreover, he highlights the role of the diaspora. He says …

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Zana Çela Speaks at Diaspora Summit on Tourism Growth

Zana Çela participates in the 4th Diaspora Summit. She speaks in the panel on tourism promotion. First, she says Albania experiences strong tourism growth. She calls it one of the most important development phases. Moreover, she says visitor numbers increase in recent years. She also says tourism quality improves. In …

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Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Opens in Tirana

An exhibition displays publications about Leonardo da Vinci in the “Sotir Kolea” Center. The National Library of Albania hosts the event in Tirana. First, the exhibition marks the artist’s birthday. It highlights his global influence in history. Moreover, visitors explore books about da Vinci’s life and work. They discover his …

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Diaspora must become an active force in decision-making, says Tourism Minister

TIRANA, April 15 – Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has called for concrete mechanisms to integrate the Albanian diaspora into national decision-making processes. He made the remarks during the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. He stressed that symbolic ties alone are no longer sufficient. Gonxhja said Albania must …

News

Border security strengthened as migrant smuggling networks disrupted, says State Police chief

TIRANA, April 15 – The General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, said Albania has strengthened border security and intensified efforts against illegal migration networks. He spoke during the panel on migration management and diaspora engagement at the fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Hita said police units have increased …