Apostolova satisfied with the implementation of EU funded projects
Nataliya Apostolova, the Head of the EU Office in Kosovo visited on Tuesday Zvecan to watch closely implantation of four EU funded projects in this Serb inhabited municipality in northern Kosovo. Original post Here
Srpska open to negotiations on new Government
Member of the Serbian election list Srpska, MP Igor Simic, commented on the agreement reached between PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition and the Alliance New Kosovo (AKR) on creation of news institutions of Kosovo. Original post Here
Small coalition partner splits from PAN
Movement for Unity, a small party which was part of the pre-election coalition with the PDK, AAK and Nisma (PAN), in a press release issued on Tuesday announced that they are no longer part of this coalition after recent constellation of political parties. Original post Here
Why Serbia must recognize Kosovo’s independence
David L. Phillips, director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights in an analysis/opinion published by the US daily The Washington Post, has proposed new format of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
Cathedral shrine to Mother Teresa dedicated in Kosovo
The consecration of the Cathedral-shrine in Pristina dedicated to Saint Mother Teresa is taking place today after 10 years of construction works. The celebration is being officiated by Albanian Cardinal Ernest Simon Troshani, special Papal Envoy. Original post Here
Supreme Court confirms war crime verdict against KLA commander
The Supreme Court of Kosovo has decided to reject an appeal by the defence counsel on protection of legality in the case known as “Drenica 2”, when former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) members were found guilty of war crimes. Original post Here
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
By Zef Preçi What kind of political system are we living in today? Even though we have a weak state, authoritarian tendencies in governance have become more pronounced, and in a synthesized way this is reflected in the increasing number of MPs of the ruling party from one mandate to …
As the year draws towards its end, our Balkan Insight Premium stories show that there is no shortage of political surprises, unexpected twists and new standoffs across the region. Original post Here
Albanian-American writer Fron Nahzi’s new book explains how the Albanian diaspora used its newfound freedom in the United States to campaign for a range of nationalist causes. Original post Here
The earthquake that hit Albania in November 2019 left many families homeless. But a rural housing estate built to accommodate some of them remains almost empty due to problems with infrastructure and insecure terrain. Original post Here
O tempora, o mores. After Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku faced criminal charges, and after the court suspended her from office and banned her from leaving the country, what one would normally expect is either her immediate resignation or her immediate dismissal by Prime …
The clash between Edi Rama and Shabana Mahmood over the fate of 700 Albanian families in the UK exposes a deeper truth about modern diplomacy: visibility is not the same as influence. When the Home Secretary singled out Albanian families while announcing sweeping asylum reforms, she was not improvising. She …
Elez Biberaj Thirty-five years after Albania’s emergence from one of Europe’s most repressive communist regimes, the country’s democratic trajectory remains emblematic of post-authoritarian transformation, reflecting the promise of political renewal while exposing the challenges of durable consolidation. In this context, the May 2025 parliamentary elections stand out as a test …
By Tirana Times Staff TIRANA, Albania , November 22, (Tirana Times). Albania’s main opposition party sharply criticized European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos for describing the country’s May 11 parliamentary elections as “free and fair,” arguing that her assessment contradicts the findings of international election monitors. In a statement delivered …
New leaders, old challenges, the threat of ‘TikTokracy’ and – not least – a look at the Dayton Peace Accords thirty years later, are all themes that preoccupy our selection of Premium stories this week. Original post Here
Edi Rama slated the court decision suspending Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku while she faces a graft probe – and threatened to take the matter to the Constitutional Court. Original post Here