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
Albania’s president praised the legacy of the three-times prime minister, an important figure in the country’s post-communist politics, who died on Friday. Original post Here
Anti-corruption prosecutors said they are investigating deputy premier and infrastructure minister Belinda Balluku for violating tender rules, linked to the construction of a road in 2020. Original post Here
By Ambassador Fatmir Çela Diplomacy has always been the lifeline of small nations, and Albania is no exception. From Fan Noli’s influence in Washington to the decisive interventions of diplomats in 1913, Albania’s survival and recognition have often depended less on force and more on skillful negotiation and credibility. For …
TIRANA, October 29, 2025 In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Syria has officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the 120th country to do so. The announcement was made in Riyadh during President Vjosa Osmani’s visit, marking one of the most significant moments in …
The Albanian Volleyball Federation has been accused of discrimination and prejudice over its decision to suspend a Brazilian women’s volleyball player based on unsupported allegations about her gender. Original post Here
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh Riyadh, October 27, 2025 . Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is paying an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he was received at the Royal Palace in Riyadh by the Crown Prince and …
ODIHR Report on Albania’s 2025 Elections Tirana, October 25, 2025. The final report of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections paints a deeply troubling picture of a country where democratic standards remain systematically undermined. The document exposes extensive evidence of …
SPAK Summons Deputy Prime Minister Balluku A Major Test for Albania’s Anti-Corruption Drive Tirana, October 27, 2025 .The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has officially summoned Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku for questioning, marking one of the most politically sensitive moments in Albania’s ongoing …
International sanctions can be a useful tool for holding powerful figures accountable – but if they’re not followed up with action in their home countries, their effect may be limited. Original post Here
Investigators have documented the use of foreign exchange offices in Albania to move drug money, either in crypto or via a centuries-old, trust-based system called Hawala. Original post Here