Kosovo men's basketball team makes history
On August 19th, the Palace of Youth and Sports erupted in cheers as the Kosovo men’s basketball team made it through pre-qualifiers to compete in the qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 which will be held in China. Original post Here
Thaci confirms new phase of dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci following a meeting with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic, Brussels today said they discussed starting of a new phase of the dialogue on normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia. The meeting was hosted by the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini. Original post Here
Thaci-Vucic agree to start new phase of dialogue, implement justice Agreement
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, hosted this morning in Brussels another meeting with the Presidents Hashim Thaçi of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia. Original post Here
Red and Black prepare for their last round of World Cup qualifiers
With the 2018 World Cup in Russia taking place soon, national football teams are preparing for their last qualifying matches in order to represent their homeland on the football pitch this coming June. Original post Here
Mogherini, Thaci and Vucic informal meeting in Brussels
European Union foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini met on Thursday for breakfast in Brussels with the presidents of Kosovo and Serbia, Hashim Thaci and Aleksandar Vucic. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss continuation of dialog aimed at normalizing relations between Pristina and Belgrade, and implementation of agreements reached …
Assembly to be constituted first week of September
Member of Parliament Haxhi Shala from Nisma party, is confident that the new Assembly of Kosovo will be constituted during the first week of September. Shala’s party is part of the pre-election coalition with the PDK and AAK (PAN). Original post Here
UNMIK Chief Reaffirms the UN’s Commitment to Support the Search for Missing Persons
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, Head of UNMIK, Zahir Tanin, stated that “our thoughts are with the families and friends of persons still missing in Kosovo. The families have a right to know what happened to their loved ones. This is a fundamental human right.” …
Kosovo Serb Remanded Over War Crimes
At the request of the Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK), a pre-trial judge at the Basic Court of Prizren has ordered a 30-day detention for the Kosovo Serb, Bogdan Mitrovic, suspected of committing war crimes in the village Sopi of Suhareka municipality. Original post Here
British Ambassador: More needs to be done to resolve fate of missing persons
British Ambassador to Kosovo, Ruairi O’Connell on the International Day of the Disappeared called on resolving the fate of the missing people. Original post Here
PM Mustafa asks Brussels put pressure on Serbia on missing persons
Kosovo caretaker prime minister, Isa Mustafa, on the occasion of the International Day of the Disappeared laid wreaths at the memorial dedicated to missing persons located opposite Assembly building in Pristina. Original post Here
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and other turbulent issues across the region. Original post Here
The city of Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast boasts a fine selection of Roman-era mosaics. But due to a lack of initiative by the local authorities, progress has been slow to preserve them and make them available for the public to view. Original post Here
As Mediterranean fire seasons grow in intensity, Albania’s government faces calls to invest in firefighting and reforestation. Original post Here
Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground tells a darker story. Behind university gates, corruption, nepotism, and political interference have quietly hollowed out institutions that …
Our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week sheds light on police brutality, hidden influence, strained bilateral relations and a whole lot more. Original post Here
From data leaks and criminal hacks to smear campaigns, BIRN’s digital rights monitoring team documented widespread privacy violations and assaults on freedom of speech across Southeast Europe in July. Original post Here
As fires rage at overflowing and often illegal landfills in Albania, companies with criminal connections keep securing waste management contracts with the state. Original post Here
Across the region, our selection of this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories suggests that alarm bells are going off in many countries – and not only because of the wildfires. Original post Here
The owners of the biggest broadcasters in Albania have all benefitted from ‘strategic investor’ status granted by the government for other projects, raising doubts about editorial independence. Original post Here
TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) , August 13,2025— Fierce wildfires swept across Albania this week, killing one person, injuring at least 10 and forcing mass evacuations from southern towns to central mountain villages, as much of the Mediterranean battles deadly blazes fueled by extreme summer heat. Authorities said more than 10,000 …