Kosovo resident receives first IV from US Embassy Pristina
Last week, the United States Embassy in Pristina announced on their Facebook page that they have given their first ever Immigrant Visa (IV) to a Kosovo resident. Original post Here
Albanian opposition to hold a protest on January 27
Albania’s two main political opposition parties, the Democratic Party (PD) and the Socialist Party for Integration (LSI), will hold a protest against the current government on Saturday, January 27. According to Albanian opposition they will protest against poverty, the economic crisis and problems in the judiciary. Original post Here
High Level Rule of Law Summit held in Pristina
Kosovo Prime Minister’s Office organised on Friday the 4th High Level Rule of Law Summit, focusing on the work of Kosovo Customs. Original post Here
Kosovo Assembly votes against dismissal of minister Dardan Gashi
MPs vote against a motion to dismiss deputy prime minister and minister of Diaspora, Dardan Gashi, who in a video leaked recently by media is seen shooting with a gun during a party organised in Fatmir Limaj’s house in Malisheva. Original post Here
EU gave Serbia deadline about Kosovo, 2019 key year
A comprehensive normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, in the form of a legally binding agreement, is “urgent” for the EU. That’s according to a working version of EU enlargement strategy that the Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti said it has seen. Original post Here
Rama and Vucic discuss Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, met on Thursday in Davos with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic. Original post Here
Vucic: If dialogue means recognizing Kosovo – then thanks, bye
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic speaking in Davos on Thursday said that if somebody thinks the idea of the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina means merely Serbia having to recognize Kosovo, and that’s that – “then – thanks, goodbye.” Original post Here
US Embassy officials meeting MPs individually
Officials of the US Embassy in Pristina were seen on Thursday in the Assembly building, meeting MPs individually. It is likely they have informed the MPs about direct consequences if they proceed with the plan to repeal the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office. Original post Here
40 activists leave Vetevendosje
Vetevendosje activist Teuta Rrusta said that she along with 39 other activists of the movement, who have had different duties in almost all municipalities, are no longer members of Vetevendosje. Original post Here
Scott: Peace in the region depends from both Pristina and Belgrade
The EU-facilitated dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade on normalization of relations between the two states should continue despite the shock that the murder of the Kosovo politician Oliver Ivanovic has caused, said US Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott. Original post Here
Albania also voices solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf partners after Iran’s missile attacks. Tirana Times, March 1, 2026 – Albania threw its support behind U.S. strikes on Iran in the opening hours of the latest Middle East escalation, with Prime Minister Edi Rama declaring that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary …
Kosovo and North Macedonia join support for Washington. Tirana Times, February 28, 2026 – Albania threw its support behind U.S. strikes on Iran on Friday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama declaring that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be officially designated a terrorist organization and saying Tirana would move to …
After months of defending his deputy and Minister of Infrastructure, Belinda Balluku, who faces allegations of manipulating public tenders, Edi Rama finally dismissed her on Thursday night. Original post Here
From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes in the region. Original post Here
Tirana Times, February 26, 2026 – Prime Minister Edi Rama carried out one of the deepest cabinet reshuffles of his fourth term, replacing officials across several of the most powerful ministries in a move that comes as his government faces rising scrutiny, swelling scandal pressure and an intensifying anti-corruption push …
As Milorad Dodik comes in from the cold, Albanians impress on Trump that they have an enemy in common. Original post Here
Tirana Times, February 25 2026 – Domestic governance gaps are the primary entry points through which foreign actors can generate corrosive outcomes in strategic sectors. The Bankers Petroleum illustrates how this happens: when fiscal terms are unclear, cost verification is weak and enforcement is irregular, revenue disputes can last for …
Croatian’s premier paid a visit to Kyiv alongside other EU leaders, while most Balkan leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine’s self-defence on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s military assault. Original post Here
As Defence Minister talks defence sector collaboration with Israel, President Milanovic reminds government that last year he ordered an end to all cooperation with the Israeli army, citing its ‘unacceptable behaviour’. Original post Here
Albania’s huge agricultural sector is seeking to expand into European markets to flourish – but issues over old-fashioned methods, low productivity, banned pesticides and corruption stand in the way. Original post Here