Haradinaj Asks Thaci-Vujanovic Declaration be Voted in Parliament
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, asks the joint declaration signed last week by Kosovo and Montenegro presidents on border delineation be voted by Parliament. Haradinaj refers to the declaration as annex Agreement and insists that it should be legally binding. Original post Here
Parliament likely to vote demarcation this week
Kosovo Parliament is expected to convene this week in a new effort to vote the ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Sources within the Parliament confirmed to Gazeta Express that MPs most likely will convene this week, but they are waiting for Parliament’s Presidency to schedule new …
Thaci: Partition of Kosovo impossible
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci said that partition of Kosovo is impossible and said that there will be no autonomy for the northern part of the country inhabited mainly by Serbs. Original post Here
EU confirms: Kosovo-Serbia technical dialogue resumes on 26 February
The EU facilitated technical dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia will resume on 26 February. This was confirmed by Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson to the EU High Representative, Federica Mogherini. Original post Here
Edi Rama Proposes One President for Albania, Kosovo
Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, proposed that Albania and Kosovo should have one president. He made the proposal while addressing Kosovo Parliament solemn session organised to celebrate tenth anniversary of Kosovo’s independence. However Rama was careful reminding that is unlikely for the idea to become reality any time soon. Original …
Thaci: Kosovo will become members of the EU, NATO and the UN
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, organized on Sunday a state reception as part of activities for celebration of the tenth anniversary of the independence. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament postpones Vote on Border Demarcation
Kosovo Parliament has abandoned plans for organising an extraordinary session of Parliament on Sunday evening when MPs were expected to vote ratification of the border agreement with Montenegro. Original post Here
Vucic: Meeting with Thaci next month, technical dialogue resumes on 26 February
Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, said on Sunday that the technical dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade will resume on 26 February, whereas confirmed that in March he will meet his Kosovo counterpart, Hashim Thaci, as part of the EU-facilitated high level dialogue in Brussels. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj: Kosovo soon part of EU and NATO
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, during solemn session of the Assembly on tenth anniversary of country’s independence, attended by guests and political representatives of various countries of the region, Europe and beyond, said that Kosovo will soon join the EU and NATO. Original post Here
Kosovo Celebrates Independence Day With Parade
The Republic of Kosovo marked tenth anniversary of its declaration of independence from on February 17. On Sunday citizens were offered a parade through Pristina by the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), a lightly armed, 2,500-strong force trained by NATO and tasked with crisis response, civil protection and ordinance disposal. Also …
Albania also voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf partners after Iran’s missile attacks. Tirana Times, March 1, 2026 – Albania threw its support behind U.S. strikes on Iran in the opening hours of the latest Middle East escalation, with Prime Minister Edi Rama declaring that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary …
Kosovo and North Macedonia join support for Washington. Tirana Times, February 28, 2026 – Albania threw its support behind U.S. strikes on Iran on Friday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama declaring that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be officially designated a terrorist organization and saying Tirana would move to …
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
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
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 …
As Milorad Dodik comes in from the cold, Albanians impress on Trump that they have an enemy in common. Original post Here
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 …
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
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
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