Kosovo Foreign Minister Joins FIDE’s President Team Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, has decided to join the team of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) head Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, who in the west is known as controversial Russian politician, and close ally of Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb acquitted of killing Albanians during the war
Zoran Vukotic, accused of killing four Albanian civilians on 5 May 1999, has been acquitted of committing war crimes due to lack of evidence. Original post Here
Serbian President confirms receiving a Western plan for Kosovo
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed in Sofia on Wednesday that he received a plan the West prepared as a proposal to solve the Kosovo issue. Original post Here
Kosovo President Thaci arrives in Sofia
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, has arrived today to Sofia when he joined other leaders of the EU and Western Balkans who are gathered in Bulgarian capital to attend the EU-WB summit set to be held on 17-18 May. Original post Here
President’s Advisor: QUINT meeting in Washington about final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Blerim Shala, political advisor to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, has confirmed that a meeting of the QUINT representatives (U.S., UK, Germany, France, and Italy) held in Washington last week was held to discuss final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue and coordination on Kosovo’s membership into international organisations. Original post Here
Spanish PM will not attend EU-Balkans summit over Kosovo
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy has decided not participate in the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, due to his country’s position on Kosovo. Spain is one of the five EU member countries which have not recognised Kosovo’s independence. Original post Here
Haradinaj urges Kosovo Serbs to support creation of Army
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj after meeting foreign ambassadors accredited in Pristina said that time has come for transformation of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) into Armed Force of Kosovo. He said that establishment of the Kosovo Army is well accepted by Kosovo Serbs, and urged Srpska List to vote …
Hoxhaj after meeting Hahn: Kosovo expects positive recommendation on visas from the EC
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, is visiting Brussels when he met the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Johannes Hahn. Original post Here
Fajon: European Commission to deliver its assessment on visa as soon as possible
Tanja Fajon, rapporteur for visa liberalisation in the European Parliament, said that she will encourage the European Commission to deliver its assessment on the progress Kosovo has made in fulfilling visa liberalisation benchmarks. Original post Here
Kosovo set for Government reshuffle after pressure from US, EU: online media
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj is expected to announce a government reshuffle after the U.S. and the EU criticized his cabinet for a high number of ministries and deputy ministers. Original post Here
Gent Sejko met senior officials from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. He met Antonella Bassani, Xiaoqing Yu, and Alfonso García Mora. They discussed Albania’s latest economic and financial developments. They assessed them as positive. The economy showed steady growth. Inflation remained low. Financial stability strengthened. They highlighted …
TIRANA, April 17 – A protest held by Albania’s Democratic Party took place on the main boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit” in central Tirana on Friday, later continuing with tensions near key state institutions. After opposition leader Sali Berisha addressed the gathering, some participants threw Molotov cocktails and fireworks in the …
Edi Rama visited Barcelona. The Chamber of Commerce of Catalonia received him. He highlighted growing interest in Albania. He shared a photo from the meeting. Rama said Albania’s image in Spain has changed. He said Spain once viewed Albania negatively. He said Spanish youth now prefer Albania as a tourist …
Ogerta Manastirliu visited families affected by the fire near Pharmacy 10 in Tirana. She said institutions are fully engaged. She promised concrete solutions as soon as possible. She said the Municipality of Tirana started work immediately. She said the Municipal Council will approve rent bonuses. She stressed no delays in …
Ferit Hoxha met Paulo Rangel at the Diplomacy Forum in Antalya. He received support for Albania’s EU membership path. They agreed to intensify cooperation. They discussed trade, tourism, education, and culture. They reaffirmed strong bilateral friendship. They agreed to increase political dialogue. This marked their first bilateral meeting. Hoxha highlighted …
Petrit Malaj met Jacob Helberg from the U.S. Department of State. They discussed current economic developments. They addressed global challenges. They explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation. They highlighted the strategic partnership between Albania and the United States. They stressed expanding cooperation to support economic development and stability. Malaj reaffirmed …
The Council of Ministers of Albania declared several sites immovable cultural heritage. It approved protection and management plans. Authorities declared the Bylis Archaeological Park and Klos area cultural heritage. They approved zoning and preservation measures. They set rules for protection and administration. The government also declared the Bushat archaeological Zone …
Kosovo continues competition at the European Judo Championships 2026 in Tbilisi after winning gold with Distria Krasniqi. Laura Fazliu competes in the -63 kg category. Akil Gjakova and Dardan Cena compete in the -73 kg category. Athletes aim for strong results for Kosovo. The team targets additional medals after Krasniqi’s …
Akil Gjakova competes at the European Judo Championships 2026 in Tbilisi. He fights for the bronze medal against Bilal Çiloğlu. Gjakova receives a bye in the first round. He beats Samuel Gassner by ippon in the second round. He defeats Benjamin Levy by ippon. He loses in the quarterfinals to …
Besmir Beja visited the CEFTA Secretariat. He met Pranvera Kastrati to strengthen institutional cooperation. He prepared for Albania’s CEFTA presidency in 2026. Beja highlighted the role of the Albanian Customs Administration. He promoted trade facilitation. He advanced digitalization processes. He supported Authorized Economic Operators to improve the business climate. He …