Veseli: Visa liberalisation by mid-December
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, talking to T7 TV channel says the European Union will lift visas for Kosovo by the end of 2018. “I am very confident in partnership with the EU,” said Veseli. He made the comments after Kosovo Parliament ratified on Wednesday the border Agreement with Montenegro, …
EU leaders: Ratification of demarcation crucial step towards visa liberalisation
Following the ratification of the Border Demarcation Agreement between Kosovo and Montenegro, High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos and Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn issued a joint press release welcoming the move. Original post Here
Kosovo leaders congratulate ratification of demarcation with Montenegro
Kosovo leaders have welcomed the ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. The Parliament of Kosovo has ratified the deal with 80 votes pro, 11 against. Ratification of the deal is one of the last criteria for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation with the EU. Original post Here
Kosovo ratifies border deal with Montenegro
Kosovo Parliament has ratified the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro with 80 votes pro, 11 against, and no abstentions. Original post Here
Teargas released for the third time in Kosovo’s Parliament
The Vetevendosje MPs released for the third time in a row teargas in Parliament chamber in a bid to stop a vote on a border demarcation agreement with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo PM expects ratification of demarcation with Montenegro
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that he expects the Parliament will vote the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montengro, despite Vetevendosje MPs protest who released teargas twice preventing the voting. Original post Here
Veseli: No turning back, demarcation will be ratified
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, announced that the session interrupted after opposition MPs of Vetevendosje released teargas, will resume shortly. Original post Here
Kosovo President Secret Visit To United States
Gazeta Express has learned that Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is in the U.S. and his visit has been held secret. Belgrade media are reporting that also Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is in the U.S. Opposition parties in Belgrade have accused Vucic of secret talks with Thaci. Recently Austrian daily Der …
German Ambassador: Teargas is not an instrument of political discussion
German Ambassador to Kosovo Christian Heldt reacting to release of teargas in Kosovo Parliament by the Vetevendosje MPs, said that releasing teargas is not an instrument of political discussion Original post Here
Johannes Hahn: Teargas has no place in a democracy
EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn has strongly condemned release of teargas in Kosovo Parliament. He said that such behaviour has no place in a democracy. 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 …