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Kosovo Parliament to vote border deal with Montenegro on Sunday

Kosovo Parliament will convene on Sunday evening to vote the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Parliament’s Presidency after Kosovo and Montenegro reached a deal enabling proceeding of the disputed border deal. Original post Here

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Apostolova expects ‘swift ratification’ of demarcation

Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, who hosted a meeting on Friday of the Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and political leaders said that parties demonstrated the consensus and she expects the demarcation be ratified soon in Parliament. Original post Here

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Assembly’s Presidency convenes tonight to discuss demarcation

Gazeta Express has learned from its sources that the Assembly’s Presidency will convene tonight at 18:00hrs. During the meeting heads of parliamentary groups are expected to call a plenary session on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, which according to Express most likely will happen tonight or …

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Tanja Fajon welcomes agreement with Montenegro

Tanja Fajon, the European Parliament’s rapporteur for Kosovo on the process of visa liberalization, has welcomed the agreement reached between Kosovo and Montenegro, stating that the European Parliament will recommend visa liberalisation as soon as Kosovo fulfils the two criteria – ratification of demarcation and fighting corruption. Original post Here

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Kosovo political leaders reach a consensus on demarcation after a meeting at the EU Office

Leaders of all political parties represented at the Parliament of Kosovo during a meeting held on Friday at the EU Office in Kosovo, have reached a consensus to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, which paves the way for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation with the EU. Original …

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Parliament Speaker: Voting on ratification of border deal before Sunday

Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, says he expects the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro will be voted before Sunday. Original post Here

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Ismet Beqiri: The Agreement remains the same, LDK to vote the demarcation

Ismet Beqiri, senior official of the opposition party LDK, who attended a meeting of Kosovo leaders with ambassadors and heads of the EU missions in Kosovo, said that the new annex agreement which was signed between Kosovo and Montenegro is only a game of words, and in essence the old …

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Albin Kurti disappointed after meeting ambassadors, Kosovo leaders

The Vetevendosje leader, Albin Kurti, considers as deception the new Agreement on border demarcation reached between Kosovo and Montenegro on Friday aimed at concluding the disputed deal. Original post Here

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Veseli: Agreement with Montenegro opens the way for visa liberalisation

The chairman of the ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and Speaker of Assembly, Kadri Veseli, called as good news the accord on signing of an annex to the existing Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montengro, which will enable the two countries to revise the deal. Original post …

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Kosovo, Montenegro agree to revise border deal

Kosovo and Montenegro have signed a new deal agreeing to seal the Agreement on border demarcation between the two countries. The declaration signed by Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, and his Montenegro counterpart Filip Vujanovic, foresees ratification of current version of the Agreement leaving a door open for the agreement to …

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Today’s Match Against Turkey, Begaj: “Heart in Prishtina”

Kosovo faces Turkey tonight at 20:45 at Prishtina’s “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. President Bajram Begaj wished the Kosovo team success. “Heart in Prishtina. Go, Kosovo!” Begaj wrote on social media. The match is seen …

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Rama: State Oil Companies to Protect Consumers

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, announced the creation of a state oil company. He said it will transform the hydrocarbon market and protect consumers. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama addressed rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. He explained that removing …

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Rama: We Reformed Systems to Reduce Corruption

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said today that Albania fights corruption more than ever. He credited government reforms that make systems less vulnerable to corruption. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama highlighted that Albania leads the region in public procurement quality. Ministries and agencies …

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Hoxha: No Blockage in Albania’s EU Accession Process

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania faces no blockage in its EU accession process. He stressed that the country has advanced in closing chapters, but member states make the final decisions. “Reforms are our key to joining the European family,” Hoxha told Top Channel. He rejected claims of any obstacles …

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Ibrahimaj: New Program to Prepare Businesses for EU Single Market

Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the presentation of a report on Albanian businesses’ readiness for the EU single market. She called it the starting point for a new support program for the private sector. The program will guide businesses over the next four years. It will help them …

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Albania at OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity

Albania participated in the 2026 OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Paris, the Public Administration Department (DAP) announced. Marcela Kërëku, Director of Integrity, Oversight, and Administrative and Judicial Complaints at DAP, represented the country. She highlighted integrity as a key factor for competitiveness and development. During the session …

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Rama: Socialist Party Wins by Starting Election Preparations Early

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party (PS) leader, said PS will succeed in the next local elections. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama said, “We start preparing for elections long before others. When others watch us, we focus on ourselves.” He added the party balances election planning …

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Rama: Albania’s EU Negotiations Proceed According to Plan

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said Albania’s EU negotiation process is on track. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama rejected media claims of a stalled integration. “These reports are 100% false,” he said. He added, “We follow an agreed calendar with the EU. The European …

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“Corriere dello Sport”: Kosovo, This Balkan Fairy Tale

Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport describes Kosovo as a Balkan fairy tale, a mix of roots, departures, returns, and children scattered across Europe. Kosovo dreams of its first World Cup, and today, that goal in America no longer seems distant. The dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia, which boosted the team’s …

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Peleshi: Clear Progress in Albania’s Implementation of CoE Recommendations

Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pavel Jablonski, to discuss Albania’s reform progress and democratic standards. During the meeting, Peleshi highlighted that since exiting the monitoring system in April 2024, Albania has made significant advances …

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Today’s Match Against Turkey, Begaj: “Heart in Prishtina”

Kosovo faces Turkey tonight at 20:45 at Prishtina’s “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium. The match is part of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. President Bajram Begaj wished the Kosovo team success. “Heart in Prishtina. Go, Kosovo!” Begaj wrote on social media. The match is seen …

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Rama: State Oil Companies to Protect Consumers

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, announced the creation of a state oil company. He said it will transform the hydrocarbon market and protect consumers. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama addressed rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict. He explained that removing …

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Rama: We Reformed Systems to Reduce Corruption

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said today that Albania fights corruption more than ever. He credited government reforms that make systems less vulnerable to corruption. At the Socialist Party Assembly in Unit 7, Rama highlighted that Albania leads the region in public procurement quality. Ministries and agencies …

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Hoxha: No Blockage in Albania’s EU Accession Process

Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha said Albania faces no blockage in its EU accession process. He stressed that the country has advanced in closing chapters, but member states make the final decisions. “Reforms are our key to joining the European family,” Hoxha told Top Channel. He rejected claims of any obstacles …

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Ibrahimaj: New Program to Prepare Businesses for EU Single Market

Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj attended the presentation of a report on Albanian businesses’ readiness for the EU single market. She called it the starting point for a new support program for the private sector. The program will guide businesses over the next four years. It will help them …

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Albania at OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity

Albania participated in the 2026 OECD Global Forum on Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Paris, the Public Administration Department (DAP) announced. Marcela Kërëku, Director of Integrity, Oversight, and Administrative and Judicial Complaints at DAP, represented the country. She highlighted integrity as a key factor for competitiveness and development. During the session …

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Rama: Socialist Party Wins by Starting Election Preparations Early

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party (PS) leader, said PS will succeed in the next local elections. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama said, “We start preparing for elections long before others. When others watch us, we focus on ourselves.” He added the party balances election planning …

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Rama: Albania’s EU Negotiations Proceed According to Plan

Prime Minister Edi Rama, also Socialist Party leader, said Albania’s EU negotiation process is on track. At the PS Assembly in Unit 7, Rama rejected media claims of a stalled integration. “These reports are 100% false,” he said. He added, “We follow an agreed calendar with the EU. The European …

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“Corriere dello Sport”: Kosovo, This Balkan Fairy Tale

Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport describes Kosovo as a Balkan fairy tale, a mix of roots, departures, returns, and children scattered across Europe. Kosovo dreams of its first World Cup, and today, that goal in America no longer seems distant. The dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia, which boosted the team’s …

News

Peleshi: Clear Progress in Albania’s Implementation of CoE Recommendations

Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met today with co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Ionut-Marian Stroe and Pavel Jablonski, to discuss Albania’s reform progress and democratic standards. During the meeting, Peleshi highlighted that since exiting the monitoring system in April 2024, Albania has made significant advances …