Pacolli’s party proposes technical Government
Deputy chairman of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Agim Bahtiri, denied media speculation that his party will support the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition to form new institutions. Original post Here
Kosovo needs International Prosecution Office to Fight Corruption, KLI report
Kosovo Law Institute (KLI) published Tuesday a report on fighting corruption, which has been drafted based on the findings and analyses related to political influence in judiciary. The report “Prosecution and Special Court of the Republic of Kosovo” concludes that political influence in judiciary is still present. Original post Here
Haradinaj: Assembly session resumes early September
Ramush Haradinaj, candidate for prime minister from the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition confirmed on Tuesday that the constitutive session of Assembly will resume in the first week of September. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb suspected of war crimes remanded in 48-hour custody
Kosovo Serb man Bogdan Mitrovic who was arrested on Monday at the order of the Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) suspected of committing war crimes, has been ordered 48 hour custody. Original post Here
Europa League Draw: Albania’s Skenderbeu to face Partizan of Serbia
Albania’s Skenderbeu will face challenging test on its return in Europa League after two years following today’s group stage draw in Monaco. Albania’s most successful club of the past decade were drawn to play Serbia’s Partizan in Group B. Some of the Skenderbeu players will return again in Belgrade after …
Hahn attends informal Western Balkans Prime Ministers' meeting in Durrës, Albania
Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, will travel to Durrës, Albania, on Saturday 26 August, to attend the informal meeting of the Prime Ministers of the Western Balkans Six, his cabinet announced. Original post Here
US and UK Embassies criticise appointment process of the presidents of Appeals Court and Supreme court
The Embassies of the United Kingdom and United States issued a joint press release on Friday announcing that they take note of the recent appointments by the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC) of the Head of Appeals Court and the Head of the Supreme Court, following the annulment of the previous …
Isa Mustafa seeks close cooperation with Vetevendosje
Chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) and former prime minister Isa Mustafa told media on Friday that he is ready to cooperate with Vetevendosje on constituting new Assembly and Government, Express reports. Original post Here
EU Office, EULEX remarks on selection of presidents of the Supreme and Appellate courts
The EU Office in Kosovo and EULEX have commented recent repetition of the voting process for the presidents of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals by the Kosovo Judicial Council. Original post Here
Srpska: Albanians responsible for blockade
Serbian MP in Kosovo Assembly, Igor Simic, said that political parties representing Albanians are to be held responsible for today’s failure to constitute the Assembly of Kosovo. Original post Here
Joint police investigation results in arrest of 40 members of three gangs allegedly involved in cocaine and heroin trafficking and money laundering, including one gang based in Durres, Albania. Original post Here
Albania’s well-organised ruling party worked hard to mobilise voters abroad for an election that for the first time featured postal ballots. It paid off. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times , May 20, — For the first time, Albania hosted the prestigious Future Investment Initiative (FII) Europe Summit, drawing a constellation of global leaders, tech innovators, and major investors to its capital. Coinciding with the 6th European Political Community (EPC) meeting, the summit positioned Tirana as …
Tirana, 17 May 2025 The Sixth Summit of the European Political Community (EPC), held in Tirana on 16 May 2025, convened 47 European leaders in a highly symbolic gathering that showcased continental unity in the face of geopolitical volatility. Under the banner “New Europe in a New World: Unity – …
The May 11 parliamentary elections delivered a further consolidationof the Socialist government under Edi Rama’s leadership, while simultaneously revealing adeterioration in democratic standards across the country: unequal representation, abuse ofstate resources, media capture, and pressure on the opposition. The near-absolute majoritythat the Socialist Party has effectively secured in these elections …
The secretary-general of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, tells BIRN why the European rights body recently adopted the first-ever international treaty aimed at protecting lawyers from harassment and threats. Original post Here
The low youth turnout at Albania’s parliamentary election was an alarm call. Without young voices demanding reform, the country cannot tackle corruption and democratic backsliding, end the brain drain and move towards EU membership. Original post Here
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Despite an electoral system designed to keep them down, small parties won almost 10 per cent of the votes and a few seats in the parliamentary elections – taking on the big parties’ stranglehold on Albanian politics. Original post Here
After Prime Minister Edi Rama’s Socialist Party won a record fourth term in office with a big majority, opposition Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha said he would refuse to accept the results and announced a street protest. Original post Here