Police seize 100 kg of marijuana in Mitrovica North
Kosovo Police have confiscated around 100 kilograms of marijuana during an action in Mitrovica North municipality. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament postpones voting on demarcation with Montenegro
Kosovo Parliament has postponed voting of the Agreement on border demarcation after MPs failed again on Wednesday to vote the deal. The Parliament press service announced that all parliamentary groups agreed the voting of demarcation be postponed “indefinitely.” On Thursday the Parliament will hold a regular session. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj against exchange of territory with Serbia
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, in an interview with the BBC, was asked on the idea on exchange of territory between Kosovo and Serbia. Haradinaj says he is “fully against” ceding territory to Serbia, reminding that exchange of territory was the main reason for bloody wars in Balkans. Original post …
Juncker: Demarcation key to visa liberalisation
European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, asked Pristina authorities engage in reforms as required in the EU Strategy on Western Balkan region confirming that Kosovo has e EU future as other Western Balkan partners. Original post Here
EU delegation arrives in Kosovo
European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, accompanied by High Representative Federica Mogherini, and Commissioner Johannes Hahn, arrived in Kosovo as part of their Western Balkans tour. Original post Here
No vote on demarcation today
Today’s extraordinary session of Parliament on voting of the demarcation Agreement with Montenegro, most likely will be postponed. MPs are expected to assemble again next week to vote ratification of the demarcation agreement. Original post Here
Pacolli says that necessary votes for demarcation agreement have been guaranteed
After a break of the Assembly session, Deputy Prime Minister Behgjet Pacolli said that with Vetevendosje MPs they have not discussed the voting of the demarcation agreement with Montengro but “the cause of removing the blockade”. Original post Here
Thaci convinced MPs will vote today ‘visa liberalisation’
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has stated that the Parliament of Kosovo will take a right direction and vote in favour of visa liberalisation rather than isolation of the country. Original post Here
German Embassy: Ratification of demarcation crucial for visa liberalisation
German Embassy to Kosovo, called on members of Kosovo Parliament to reach a consensus and ratify the Agreement on border demarcation today. The German Embassy says this is crucial step towards visa liberalisation. Kosovo Parliament will convene today in an extraordinary session to vote the demarcation agreement. Original post Here
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker visits Kosovo today
Jean-Claude Juncker, European Commission President, accompanied by High Representative Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn, are expected to visit Kosovo today as part of their Western Balkan tour. Original post Here
Kosovo faces Turkey tonight at 20:45 at Prishtina’s “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. President Bajram Begaj wished the Kosovo team success. “Heart in Prishtina. Go, Kosovo!” Begaj wrote on social media. The match is seen …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, announced the creation of a state oil company. He said it will transform the hydrocarbon market and protect consumers. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama addressed rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. He explained that removing …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said today that Albania fights corruption more than ever. He credited government reforms that make systems less vulnerable to corruption. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama highlighted that Albania leads the region in public procurement quality. Ministries and agencies …
Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania faces no blockage in its EU accession process. He stressed that the country has advanced in closing chapters, but member states make the final decisions. “Reforms are our key to joining the European family,” Hoxha told Top Channel. He rejected claims of any obstacles …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the presentation of a report on Albanian businesses’ readiness for the EU single market. She called it the starting point for a new support program for the private sector. The program will guide businesses over the next four years. It will help them …
Albania participated in the 2026 OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Paris, the Public Administration Department (DAP) announced. Marcela Kërëku, Director of Integrity, Oversight, and Administrative and Judicial Complaints at DAP, represented the country. She highlighted integrity as a key factor for competitiveness and development. During the session …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party (PS) leader, said PS will succeed in the next local elections. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama said, “We start preparing for elections long before others. When others watch us, we focus on ourselves.” He added the party balances election planning …
Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said Albania’s EU negotiation process is on track. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama rejected media claims of a stalled integration. “These reports are 100% false,” he said. He added, “We follow an agreed calendar with the EU. The European …
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport describes Kosovo as a Balkan fairy tale, a mix of roots, departures, returns, and children scattered across Europe. Kosovo dreams of its first World Cup, and today, that goal in America no longer seems distant. The dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia, which boosted the team’s …
Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pavel Jablonski, to discuss Albania’s reform progress and democratic standards. During the meeting, Peleshi highlighted that since exiting the monitoring system in April 2024, Albania has made significant advances …