Kosovo parties sign deal to form new Government
A coalition of the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) has agreed to a deal with the party Alliance New Kosova (AKR) to form a government, ending three months of political deadlock. The agreement, signed on Monday, gives the coalition, along with minorities, 63 of parliament’s 120 seats. Original post Here
Supreme Court upholds terrorism conviction of the Kosovo hard-line imam
The Supreme Court of Kosovo has on Monday upheld the conviction of Kosovo hard line imam Zeqirja Qazimi who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment found guilty of recruiting for ISIS and inciting hatred. The Court dismissed an appeal by convicted Imam Qazimi on protection of legality. Original post Here
Pacolli confirms coalition with Haradinaj
Chairman of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Behgjet Pacolli, in a public letter written to members of Steering Committee and his supporters, justifying his decision to split with LDK and join the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) confirmed that he reached a full accord with the PAN’s nominee for prime minister to form …
LDK and Vetevendosje to meet after Pacolli left the coalition
LDK’s candidate for prime minister, Avdullah Hoti, is expected to meet Dardan Sejdiu from Vetevendosje following the decision of Behgjet Pacolli to split the AKR from the coalition with LDK and Alternativa (LAA) coalition. Original post Here
Police ban Djuric from entering Kosovo
Director of the so-called Office for Kosovo at the Government of Serbia was banned on Monday from entering Kosovo territory. Original post Here
Pacolli is no longer in coalition with the LDK
Behgjet PAcolli, leader of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR) has confirmed that his party is no longer in coalition with the LDK and Alternativa, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Future looks bright for Kosovo’s under-21 football team
Kosovo’s Under-21 Men’s football team achieved success over the weekend in the qualifiers for the U21 Euro Cup in Italy and San Marino in 2019. Original post Here
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
Low quality, sanctioned oil products originating in Russia and Libya are finding a way through Albanian ports, hidden behind forged cargo declarations or inside the modified hulls of fishing boats. Original post Here
After Albania’s government appointed an AI-generated digital assistant as a ‘minister’, a group of information technology experts have proposed an AI ‘candidate’ for the upcoming Tirana mayoral election. Original post Here
By Tirana Times Staff | October 12, 2025 LESKOVAC . Albania stunned Serbia with a 1–0 victory on Saturday night, a result that not only strengthens its bid for a first-ever World Cup but also carries enormous symbolic weight in one of the most politically charged rivalries in European football. …
Electoral races, political comebacks and anti-corruption efforts: our selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories this week looks at how current developments are shaping the region’s future. Original post Here
In an era when Arab nations are investing heavily in science and technology especially under initiatives such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Yaghi’s Nobel Prize is seen as both a personal triumph and a symbolic breakthrough for scientific ambition across the Middle East By Tirana Times Staff | October 8, …
As head of Albania’s special anti-graft and organised crime prosecution, Altin Dumani proved no one is ‘untouchable’ anymore. Experts say he set a high bar for his successor. Original post Here
MPs slammed the Albanian parliament’s administration for sending out an official document listing the country’s Communist-era dictator Enver Hoxha as a ‘hero’. Original post Here
By Tirana Times StaffTIRANA — October 7, 2025 The visit of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to Tirana this week at the personal invitation of Prime Minister Edi Rama has reignited scrutiny of the Albanian leader’s expanding network of foreign political connections and associates. Adams’ trip, coming just days …
By Tirana Times Staff TIRANA, October 7, 2025 — The fatal shooting of Appeals Court Judge Astrit Kalaja inside a courtroom in Tirana on Monday has sent shockwaves across Albania, raising profound questions about the state of justice reform, courtroom security, and the country’s fragile rule of law. Judge Kalaja, …
The shocking killing of judge Astrit Kalaja on Monday inside a Tirana court has led to serious questions over levels of security in the country’s institutions. Original post Here