Kosovo court convicts two people of human trafficking, organised crime
The Basic Court in Pristina has on Thursday convicted urologist Lutfi Dervishi, owner of the Medicus clinic, and anaesthetist Sokol Hajdini, after they were found guilty of carrying out illegal transplant of kidneys. Original post Here
Kosovo hopes to renew bid to join Interpol this year
Veton Elshani, from the Kosovo Ministry of Interior who heads a working group on applying for Interpol membership said on Wednesday that he believes that by November Kosovo will reach an agreement with Europol and join Interpol. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj has private audience with Pope Francis, asks Vatican to recognise Kosovo
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj was at a private audience with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome on Wednesday. Haradinaj’s cabinet announced that the Prime Minister asked Vatican to recognise Kosovo’s independence. Original post Here
Srpska List against creation of Kosovo Army
The political entity representing Kosovo Serbs – List Srpska, is against any initiative of the Government for creation of the Army of Kosovo, said Dalbiro Jevtic who is deputy Prime Minister in Government. Original post Here
Correction of borderline with Montenegro expected within two years
The Government of Kosovo believes that correction of the borderline with Montenegro will be concluded within the two year deadline as foreseen with the Agreement on demarcation between the two countries. Original post Here
Kosovo opposition leader presents plan on dialogue with Serbia
Leader of the opposition party of Vetevendosje, Albin Kurti, has presented on Monday his plan on the dialogue with Serbia. Kosovo and Serbia are expected to enter final phase of the EU-facilitated dialogue which should be concluded with a legally-binding agreement. Original post Here
Detention extended for Kosovo Serb suspected of war crimes
The Court of Appeals has extended detention on remand against a Kosovo Serb man, Dejan Slavic, who is suspected of committing war crimes against Albanian civilians during the war in Kosovo in 1998-99. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj to meet with Pope Francis in Vatican
Kosovo Prime Minister is visiting Vatican when he will be received in private audience by His Holiness Pope Francis. Original post Here
Two Kosovo Security Force members apprehended at Serbia’s border
Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the detention of the two Kosovo Serb citizens who are members of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) on Thursday at the border crossings of Brnjak in northern Kosovo. Original post Here
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
A panel titled “The Way Forward – From Communication to Cooperation” took place during the Fourth Diaspora Summit. Participants discussed a new diaspora strategy. They also discussed stronger institutional cooperation with Albanians abroad. Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha commented on the discussions on X. He said critics …
EU ambassadors met Democratic Party representatives in Tirana. They discussed electoral and territorial reforms. They also addressed Albania’s EU integration process. The EU said these reforms require bipartisan support. Officials stressed transparency in the legislative process. They called for inclusive consultations. EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato urged constructive engagement. He asked …
TIRANA, April 16 – The Military Meteorological Service reported on Thursday unstable atmospheric conditions across Albania. Cloud cover will range from moderate to dense, with intermittent clear spells developing during the day. Light and occasional rainfall is expected from midday through the afternoon hours. Northern regions and mountainous areas in …
Minister Evis Sala meets Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi in Brussels. They discuss Albania’s progress toward EU integration. The meeting focuses on Chapter 28 on public health. This chapter is one of the most demanding in negotiations. Minister Sala highlights EU support for Albania. She confirms commitment to health sector reforms. She …
Muse-X returns to Tirana on April 17. The festival runs on April 17, 18, and 19. First, Muse-X presents a major creative industry platform. It combines exhibition, conference, and art festival. Moreover, the event brings together 22 countries. It hosts over 80 companies and 120 stands. In addition, participants deliver …
TIRANA, April 16 – Albania recorded 12.4 million international tourists in 2025, nearly doubling compared to 2019. The figure places the country among the fastest-growing Mediterranean destinations in Southern Europe. The data appears in an article by Preeti Gunjan published on the travel platform “Nomad Lawyer”. The country has rapidly …
A sports panel took place at the Fourth Diaspora Summit in Tirana. Speakers described sport as a natural ambassador of Albania. They shared inspiring stories from athletes and community figures. Participants highlighted the role of the diaspora. They said athletes strengthen national identity. They also increase Albania’s visibility abroad. Minister …
TIRANA, April 16 – April 16 marks 27 years since the start of the mass exodus of Kosova Albanians toward Albania in 1999. The movement began amid escalating conflict and an ethnic cleansing attempt during the Kosova war. Kukës in northern Albania became the main entry point for hundreds of …
Taulant Balla met citizens in Vorë together with Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu. They held a public discussion focused on EU integration and national development. Balla stressed Albania’s strategic goal of joining the European Union. He said “Albania 2030 in the EU” represents the country’s main challenge. He stated that …
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. …