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Haradinaj’s party urges MPs to vote demarcation according to their request

The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, says the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, should be voted by all MPs next Wednesday when the Parliament will convene again to vote on its ratification. Sealing the border deal …

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Albin Kurti pelted with eggs

Vetevendosje leader, Albin Kurti, was pelted with eggs on Friday while entering Parliament building when MPs were expected to ratify the disputed Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here

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Kosovo MPs postpone voting on demarcation with Montenegro until next Wednesday

Kosovo Parliament has failed again on Friday to gather necessary votes to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Parties have agreed for Parliament to gather again next Wednesday at 10 am to ratify the deal which is one of the last criteria for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation …

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Kosovo parties hope for last-minute deal on ratifying demarcation with Montenegro

Kosovo Political parties have failed late on Thursday to reach an agreement on ratification of the disputed Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Gazeta Express has learned that parties involved in discussion, are hoping a last-minute deal will enable MPs to ratify the Agreement during Friday’s session of Parliament se …

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Apostolova urges Kosovo politicians to vote demarcation

Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, called on Kosovo politicians to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here

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Vlora Citaku: My trip to the moon closer to reality than Serbian FM statement on de-recognition by the US, UK

Kosovo Ambassador to US Vlora Citaku, reacting to Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic’s statement who said that “it makes more sense for US and Great Britain to revoke Kosovo recognition”, answered ironically saying that her wish is ‘become tennis champion in Wimbledon’ and ‘a trip to the moon”. Citaku said …

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Delawie and Apostolova new round of meetings on demarcation

US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, and Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, have started a new round of meetings with the senior state officials aiming at reaching of a consensus to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montengro. Original post Here

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Serbian man who attacked US Embassy in Podgorica awarded by Serbia for his role during war in Kosovo

The man who threw a bomb into the U.S. Embassy complex in Montenegro’s capital, and then killed himself, was a Serbian man, ex-soldier decorated by Serbian authorities after NATO’s bombing of Serbia and Montenegro in 1999, during the war in Kosovo. Original post Here

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Impatience grows in Kosovo as Parliament fails to ratify border deal with Montenegro, yet again

A non-governmental organisation called on citizens of Kosovo to gather on Friday in front of the Parliament to protest against further delays of the ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro. The protest will be held as Kosovo Parliament has failed yet again on Thursday to …

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Montenegro Police suspect Serbian man is behind the attack in US Embassy

The Police in Montenegro suspect that Serbian man Dalibor Jaukovic (43), has on Wednesday after midnight threw an explosive device, at the United States embassy building in Podgorica, before blowing himself up. Original post Here

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Albanian Prime Minister Under Pressure Dismisses Deputy Accused of Corruption

After months of defending his deputy and Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku, who faces allegations of manipulating public tenders, Edi Rama finally dismissed her on Thursday night. Original post Here

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Week in Review: Trades and Betrayals

From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes in the region. Original post Here

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PM Rama’s Big Shake-Up as SPAK Closes In

Tirana Times, February 26, 2026 – Prime Minister Edi Rama carried out one of the deepest cabinet reshuffles of his fourth term, replacing officials across several of the most powerful ministries in a move that comes as his government faces rising scrutiny, swelling scandal pressure and an intensifying anti-corruption push …

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Letter from Washington: Buying Friends and Finding Common Foes

As Milorad Dodik comes in from the cold, Albanians impress on Trump that they have an enemy in common. Original post Here

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Strategic-Sector Governance Under Strain:The Bankers Petroleum Case and China-Linked Risk Exposure in Albania

Tirana Times, February 25 2026 – Domestic governance gaps are the primary entry points through which foreign actors can generate corrosive outcomes in strategic sectors. The Bankers Petroleum illustrates how this happens: when fiscal terms are unclear, cost verification is weak and enforcement is irregular, revenue disputes can last for …

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Balkan Leaders Vow Solidarity with Ukraine on Anniversary of Invasion

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

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Croatian President and Govt Wrangle over Israel Arms Sales

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

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Growing Pains: Albania’s Farmers Find Pathway to EU Markets Hard to Follow

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

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: February 23, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Share Your Experience: Overtourism from Spain to Turkey and the Balkans

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

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Albanian Prime Minister Under Pressure Dismisses Deputy Accused of Corruption

After months of defending his deputy and Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku, who faces allegations of manipulating public tenders, Edi Rama finally dismissed her on Thursday night. Original post Here

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Week in Review: Trades and Betrayals

From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes in the region. Original post Here

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PM Rama’s Big Shake-Up as SPAK Closes In

Tirana Times, February 26, 2026 – Prime Minister Edi Rama carried out one of the deepest cabinet reshuffles of his fourth term, replacing officials across several of the most powerful ministries in a move that comes as his government faces rising scrutiny, swelling scandal pressure and an intensifying anti-corruption push …

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Letter from Washington: Buying Friends and Finding Common Foes

As Milorad Dodik comes in from the cold, Albanians impress on Trump that they have an enemy in common. Original post Here

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Strategic-Sector Governance Under Strain:The Bankers Petroleum Case and China-Linked Risk Exposure in Albania

Tirana Times, February 25 2026 – Domestic governance gaps are the primary entry points through which foreign actors can generate corrosive outcomes in strategic sectors. The Bankers Petroleum illustrates how this happens: when fiscal terms are unclear, cost verification is weak and enforcement is irregular, revenue disputes can last for …

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Balkan Leaders Vow Solidarity with Ukraine on Anniversary of Invasion

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

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Croatian President and Govt Wrangle over Israel Arms Sales

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

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Growing Pains: Albania’s Farmers Find Pathway to EU Markets Hard to Follow

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

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: February 23, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Share Your Experience: Overtourism from Spain to Turkey and the Balkans

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