Kosovo Serb Pleads Not Guilty to War Crimes
Darko Tasic, a Kosovo Serb who was arrested last year and charged with war crimes against Albanian civilians in 1999, pleaded not guilty at the first hearing on Monday in Basic Court of Prizren. Original post Here
Kosovo asks Austria to supports visa liberalization
Kosovo Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, met in Vienna the Secretary-General of the Austrian Foreign Ministry, Michael Linhart. Original post Here
Favorable time for Kosovo’s Council of Europe bid
Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj said that Kosovo has fulfilled all the conditions for becoming a member of the Council of Europe (CoE). Original post Here
Citaku at the UNSC: Belgrade is preventing local Serbs to integrate in Kosovo
Kosovo Ambassador to Washington, Vlora Citaku, in her speech at the UN Security Council, has reminded to Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic massacres of Serbian forces during the war in Kosovo and urged the UN members to recvognise the reality of Kosovo. Original post Here
Israel’s Independence anniversary marked in Kosovo
Kosovo Senior state officials, including the Speaker of Parliament, Kadri Veseli, attended today a ceremony marking 70th anniversary of Israel’s Independence. The event has been organised by Jewish community “Bet Israel Kosovo.” Original post Here
EULEX with advisory role in Kosovo after 14 June
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who met on Friday the EULEX head of mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, said that the EU rule of law mission will turn into an advisory role next month. Original post Here
Slovakia ready for Kosovo’s Office in Bratislava, says Foreign Minister Pacolli
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Slovakia is in line with the European Union when it comes to Kosovo and is ready to welcome opening of a Kosovo office in Bratislava. Original post Here
Kosovo Imams join efforts on deradicalisation in prisons
Twenty imams proposed by the Islamic Community of Kosovo and cleared by the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) are expected to help radicalised Muslims who have been arrested or convicted for terrorism on a deradicalisation process. Original post Here
Jovanovic: Serbia wants to take the North in exchange for recognition of Kosovo
The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Serbia, Cedomir Jovanovic, said that Belgrade is hoping to take the North in exchange for recognition of Kosovo. He made these comments attending a debate in Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo set to close chapter of conflict with Serbia, says Thaci
President Hashim Thaci, in a Facebook post on Friday said that Kosovo is ready to close the chapter of conflict with Serbia and commit to peace with its neighbours. He made the comments confirming a phone call with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov who will host next week the EU-Western …
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 …