EU delegation in Kosovo making final screening for visas
A European Union delegation mandated to assess the progress in the rule of law area has arrived in Kosovo on Thursday and based on their two-day fact gathering mission they will draft a final report on whether Kosovo has delivered results in fighting organised crime and corruption. The assessment of …
Veseli sends invitation to political leaders to discuss national consensus
The chairman of ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, has on Thursday sent an invitation to political leaders to meet and discuss finding a consensus on state agenda. Original post Here
World Press Freedom Day: Kosovo journalists protest against impunity
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has protested on Thursday marking the World Press Freedom Day calling on judicial institutions to solve all cases of threats involving journalists. Original post Here
UK to ask UNSC sessions on Kosovo be abolished
Media in Belgrade are reporting that the UK could ask that UN Security Council regular sessions on Kosovo be abolished, or closed to the public. Original post Here
Kosovo becomes member of COST
Steering Committee of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) has decided to involve Kosovo in its important European program. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj against exchange of territories between Kosovo and Serbia
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that he is not aware that Presidents of Kosovo and Serbia, Hashim Thaic and Aleksandar Vucic, have held secret meetings to discuss partition of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo PM’s sympathy towards Spain is genuine, according to El Pais
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, in an interview with the Spanish daily El Pais discussed everything from Russia’s influence in the Balkans to his own past as a guerrilla leader for the Kosovan Liberation Army (KLA). But it is Spain that monopolizes the conversation. Original post Here
EU visa liberalisation assessment team arrives today in Kosovo
A European Commission delegation will arrive today in Pristina to gather data from Kosovo institutions on how much had been done toward fulfilling the remaining benchmark for a visa liberalisation with the EU. Original post Here
Head of EU Office urges Kosovo leaders to implement reforms
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, called on Kosovo leaders to implement reforms and reorganise public administration and not spend money on paying 80 deputy ministers of current government. Original post Here
Kosovo ready for a peace pact with Serbia, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj attending a commemoration gathering remembering 19th anniversary of the Studime massacre when 116 Albanian civilians were killed by Serbian police and military forces, said that all what Kosovo can offer Serbia is a final peace pact. 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 …