Serbia interrogates at the border two Kosovo Army members of Serbian nationality
Serbian police have on Saturday stopped two Kosovo Security Force (KSF) members of Serbian nationality at the border crossings of Jarinje in the north and interrogated them for more than three hours. Kosovo authorities have condemned the incident and urged the EU to react. Original post Here
Kadri Veseli ready to answer international prosecutors, if invited
Former high ranking commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) and Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, says he is ready to answer an invitation from the international prosecutors who are investigating and prosecuting alleged crimes committed by the KLA. Original post Here
Kosovo war crimes court imposed on Kosovo, says ex-prime minister
Kosovo’s opposition leader says international community imposed to Kosovo creation of the Specialist Chambers based at the Hague, established to try alleged crimes committed by Kosovo Liberation Army, KLA. Original post Here
Palau revokes recognition of Kosovo
The Republic of Palau has revoked its 2009 decision to recognise Kosovo as independent state, Pristina based Klan Kosova TV reports. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Haradinaj mentions no tax after meeting EU’s Hahn
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj told EU Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, that Kosovo is committed to EU integration path. Haradinaj mentioned no tax on Serbia’s imports imposed by his Government causing a clash with the EU officials in Brussels who urged Kosovo to revoke the …
Tax, Kosovo Army stirred tensions in Balkans, says Putin
Russian President, Aleksandar Putin, who on Thursday visited Belgrade has addressed also solving of Kosovo-Serbia issue. During a joint press conference with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Putin said Russia’s position towards Kosovo is already known. Original post Here
Kosovo opposition leader met EU Representative, British Ambassador
Leader of the biggest opposition party in Kosovo, LDK, Isa Mustafa held separate meetings with British Ambassador to Pristina, Ruairi O’Connell, and EU Special Representative to Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova. In both meetings Mustafa discussed current political developments and dialogue with Serbia, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Kosovo’s opposition won’t join dialogue with Serbia on redoing the state
Chief of parliamentary group of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), biggest opposition party in Kosovo’s Parliament, says ruling coalition partners are attacking his party for not changing its stance on dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM Haradinaj to welcome Hahn’s suggestions on tariffs
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj commented the visit of the EU Enlargment Commissioner Johannes Hahn who is set to visit Pristina today. Haradianj si expected to meet Hahn today afternoon. Original post Here
Kosovo President ‘whereabouts unknown’
President Hashim Thaci is out of the country but nobody in Kosovo knows his whereabouts. Media reported on Thursday that Thaci is in Brussels but the President’s Office has not confirmed the visit. Original post Here
Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj said Albania continues to stand out as one of the most stable economies in the region. He said the country maintains positive growth prospects. This comes despite global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary pressures. Furthermore, he referred to the latest World Bank report. He said …
Preparations for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 are now underway in Albania. Work has started at the Arena e Demave Stadium to replace the artificial turf with natural grass. The process has already begun with the removal of the existing playing surface. Next, workers will install a modern irrigation …
Prime Minister Edi Rama praised a cleanup action held in Theth as part of environmental protection initiatives. The campaign brought together many young people and volunteers under the motto: “Nature gives to us, we take care of it.” He said the initiative showed strong civic responsibility and respect for the …
Chairman of the Socialist Party parliamentary group Taulant Balla held a meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States in Tirana Nancy VanHorn. He said cooperation between Albania and the United States remains at an excellent level across all bilateral areas. He also highlighted collaboration within shared international organizations. …
President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee Komiteti Olimpik Kombëtar Shqiptar, Fidel Ylli, attends the 55th General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees. The event takes place under the European Olympic movement and stands as one of the most important meetings in the continental sports calendar. The European Olympic Committees …
The extraordinary exhibition of Albanian icons opens in Chambéry, France, as organizers complete final preparations. First, teams finish setting up the exhibition “Icons of Albania – Treasures of the National Museum of Medieval Art of Korça.” The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry prepares to welcome visitors for the opening ceremony. …
Albania prepares for the upcoming international concert of artist Kanye West, scheduled for 11 July in Kashar, Tirana. First, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja attends an interinstitutional coordination meeting in Tirana. Officials discuss the necessary measures to ensure smooth organization of the event. Next, authorities focus on …
Archaeologists uncover new mosaics during excavations in Elbasan. First, the Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences carries out excavations under the project “Roman-Byzantine Quarter Outside the Walls of Castrum Scampis – Extra Muros Early Christian Basilica.” They discover previously unknown mosaics near the early Christian basilica outside the …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja meets Tobias Flessenkemper, Director at the Council of Europe’s Directorate for Democracy, in Tirana. First, they meet during the 42nd Conference of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA), which takes place in Albania for the first time. The event brings together more …
Prime Minister Edi Rama shares video highlights from the final of the competition “Eja këndo me ne” at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana. First, the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB) hosts the final event dedicated to children as part of the after-school program. The …