Delawie: US Support for Kosovo, longstanding, steadfast
Remembering the US support for Kosvo and visits of the US senior state ofificals in Kosovo, Ambassador, Greg Delawie, said that US support for Kosovo is longstanding, bipartisan and steadfast. Original post Here
Barbados recognises Kosovo’s Independence
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, has announced that Barbados has recognised Kosovo as independent country. Original post Here
Limaj expects the demarcation with Montenegro be ratified in March
The visit of Montenegrin Prime Minister, Dusko Markovic, in Kosovo gave first results. Kosovo and Montenegro have agreed in principle to finally seal the disputed border deal by signing an annex to current Agreement on border demarcation signed by the two countries in 2015. Original post Here
EU: New Special Prosecutor to be appointed swiftly, important for the Special Court to work without interference
The European Commission spokesperson issued a press release on Thursday after the Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman announced end of his term. According to the EU Schwendiman’s successor will be selected swiftly as foreseen by the law whereas emphasised that it is important for the Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s …
Trendafilova Comments Departure of Specialist Prosecutor Schwendiman
The President of Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Ekaterina Trendafilova, has commented the departure from office of the Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman. She said that the Specialist Chambers will continue the fulfilment of their mandate without disruption. Original post Here
EU invites Kosovo and Serbia for talks to Brussels, no comment on ‘exchange of territories’ idea
The European Union officials in Brussels as facilitators of the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue say that they are working with the Presidents of Kosovo and Serbia on comprehensive normalisation of relations. However the EU officials did not want to comment the idea on exchange of territories between the two countries, which as …
EU helps Kosovo upgrading the only international rail link
The European Union provides €38.5 million to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)-funded rail modernisation project through Western Balkans Investment Framework. Original post Here
Kosovo Special Prosecutor David Schwendiman announces abrupt departure
Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman issued a statement on Thursday setting out the reasons for his April departure from The Hague, which is due to the expiry of his fixed-term appointment as a Senior Foreign Service Officer in the US State Department. Schwendiman will be leaving the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office on …
Thaci in a meeting with Montenegro PM criticises Kosovo politicians
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, during the meeting with Montenegro Prime Minister Dusko Markovic on Thursday urged Kosovo politicians to unite and ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament solemn session on Sunday, Albanian PM Rama invited
Kosovo Parliament is set to hold a solemn session on Sunday on 10th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. One of the guests invited in this session is also Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama. Original post Here
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