Kosovo needs International Prosecution Office to Fight Corruption, KLI report
Kosovo Law Institute (KLI) published Tuesday a report on fighting corruption, which has been drafted based on the findings and analyses related to political influence in judiciary. The report “Prosecution and Special Court of the Republic of Kosovo” concludes that political influence in judiciary is still present. Original post Here
Haradinaj: Assembly session resumes early September
Ramush Haradinaj, candidate for prime minister from the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition confirmed on Tuesday that the constitutive session of Assembly will resume in the first week of September. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb suspected of war crimes remanded in 48-hour custody
Kosovo Serb man Bogdan Mitrovic who was arrested on Monday at the order of the Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) suspected of committing war crimes, has been ordered 48 hour custody. Original post Here
Europa League Draw: Albania’s Skenderbeu to face Partizan of Serbia
Albania’s Skenderbeu will face challenging test on its return in Europa League after two years following today’s group stage draw in Monaco. Albania’s most successful club of the past decade were drawn to play Serbia’s Partizan in Group B. Some of the Skenderbeu players will return again in Belgrade after …
Hahn attends informal Western Balkans Prime Ministers' meeting in Durrës, Albania
Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, will travel to Durrës, Albania, on Saturday 26 August, to attend the informal meeting of the Prime Ministers of the Western Balkans Six, his cabinet announced. Original post Here
US and UK Embassies criticise appointment process of the presidents of Appeals Court and Supreme court
The Embassies of the United Kingdom and United States issued a joint press release on Friday announcing that they take note of the recent appointments by the Kosovo Judicial Council (KJC) of the Head of Appeals Court and the Head of the Supreme Court, following the annulment of the previous …
Isa Mustafa seeks close cooperation with Vetevendosje
Chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) and former prime minister Isa Mustafa told media on Friday that he is ready to cooperate with Vetevendosje on constituting new Assembly and Government, Express reports. Original post Here
EU Office, EULEX remarks on selection of presidents of the Supreme and Appellate courts
The EU Office in Kosovo and EULEX have commented recent repetition of the voting process for the presidents of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals by the Kosovo Judicial Council. Original post Here
Srpska: Albanians responsible for blockade
Serbian MP in Kosovo Assembly, Igor Simic, said that political parties representing Albanians are to be held responsible for today’s failure to constitute the Assembly of Kosovo. Original post Here
Pacolli: AKR key to unlocking political deadlock
Leader of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Behgjet Pacolli, says MPs of his party are “solution to the political deadlock” rather than only numbers to help other parties create majority. Original post Here
Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari met today with the delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Lamallari briefed the delegation on Albania’s progress in implementing recommendations and strengthening democratic standards. “Albania has also made steady progress toward the EU. We have concrete reforms and results recognized by international …
President Vjosa Osmani hosted a farewell reception as she left office. Among the guests was Eva Palatova, acting head of the EU office in Kosovo. The EU office in Kosovo said Palatova attended the reception and thanked Osmani for her years of cooperation. “As Kosovo’s most trusted partner, the EU …
On World Autism Day, celebrated every year on April 2, the Parliament building lit up blue. Blue is the international color for autism awareness. Each year, state institutions join this global initiative. It shows their commitment to raising awareness for this social cause. World Autism Day aims to increase public …
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani said institutions and society must stand with children with autism and their families. She stressed the need for understanding, support, and love for this group. “Every child deserves to be heard and supported,” she said. Osmani called for greater inclusion and ongoing care for children with …
The Center for Openness and Dialogue (COD) held an awareness event today for World Autism Day. The event was organized with the National Club of Parents of Children with ASD & P.A.K. and the “Asim Vokshi” Linguistic High School. The goal was to raise public awareness and promote inclusion of …
Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha joined a virtual meeting called by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Over 40 countries attended. They discussed the urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed it amid ongoing conflict. Hoxha said countries coordinate through diplomacy and politics to …
EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato said fighting disinformation requires promoting independent and professional media. It also requires strengthening freedom of expression. Gonzato said independent media forms a key pillar of EU rule-of-law principles. It also shows a country’s readiness to join the European Union. He said, “Disinformation affects public …
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said Albania faces a historic opportunity to join the European family. He told the Socialist Assembly in Unit 14 that major powers now support Albanians concretely. He said Albania has never had such a clear chance to become a full EU member. …
Albania remembers actress Margarita Xhepa on her birthday. She remains an undisputed icon of the stage and screen. Her legacy continues to inspire generations. She was born on April 2, 1932. She became one of the brightest figures in Albanian theater and cinema. She performed dozens of roles that shaped …
The leader of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Ali Ahmeti, reacted through an open letter on social media regarding recent developments in North Macedonia, emphasizing that the issue of the Albanian language cannot be put into question. In his message, Ahmeti underlined that a stable state is built on …