Mitrovica Bridge to open soon, says Mitrovica mayor
Albanian mayor of Mitrovica South, Agim Bahtiri, says the main bridge of Iber will open soon. The EU has financed a project on revitalisation of the main Bridge of Iber, turned into symbol of ethnic division between Serbs who live in the north and Albanians living in the south. Original …
Kosovo welcomes election of the new Spanish Prime Minister
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, has congratulated the new Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, who was elected today by the Spanish parliament. Original post Here
Tech innovation finding its way in Kosovo
Kosovo has had a hard time competing in Europe with its pains of a recent war and a slowly developing economy. But one area where its youth has excelled is in adopting latest trends in technology and making a run at it. From small local startups to offshoots of western …
Fierce opponent of Kosovo’s Independence, Mariano Rajoy, ousted as Spain's prime minister
Mariano Rajoy, has been ousted as prime minister of Spain in a vote of no confidence called after several former members of his ruling party were convicted of corruption in a case that proved a scandal too far. Rajoy is known in Kosovo for his stance against Kosovo’s Independence. Original …
Haradinaj’s Government supports common regional market in Western Balkans
Kosovo Government headed by Ramush Haradinaj now is supporting the idea for a common regional market in the Western Balkan region. But Haradinaj’s predecessor, Isa Mustafa, was against such an idea promoted by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and backed also by Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama. Mustafa considered the prject …
PDK ready for snap election
Chief of Parliamentary Group of the ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo – PDK, Memli Krasniqi, says his party is ready for early election if other parties agree on snap election. Krasniqi says however that other parties are not interested in new election. Original post Here
Kosovo-Serbia normalisation talks start in June
Kosovo and Serbia are expected to start final chapter of the dialogue on normalisation of relations in June, says Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj. He also expects the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels will be concluded with a legally-binding agreement within 2018. Original post Here
Deadline for new Kosovo dialing code postponed until November
Kreshnik Gashi, director of the Regulatory Authority of Electronic and Postal Communications (ARKEP), said that due to lack of investments and other technical problems the full implementation of the new Kosovo dialling code +383 has been postponed until November 2018. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to discuss next week Government’s Platform on dialogue with Serbia
The Government’s Platform on dialogue with Serbia will be one of the topics expected to be discussed by members of Parliament next Monday, 04 June. Original post Here
Internal disagreements block Kosovo Government’s Platform on dialogue
Disagreements within ruling coalition, and rejection of opposition of giving leading role to the President Hashim Thaci in the dialogue with Serbia, is delaying the debate in Parliament related to a Government’s Platform on Dialogue with Serbia, the daily Koha Ditore reported on Thursday. Original post Here
TIRANA, June 19 – Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj said the government has decided to end the Fuel Transparency Board. The mechanism had operated for several months to monitor and regulate fuel prices in the market. Speaking after the government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the decision followed a period …
TIRANA, June 18 – The government has not yet approved a final project for a possible tourist resort in Zvërnec, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said. Speaking after the government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the process remains in the study and design phase. She added that no final project has …
TIRANA, June 19 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi took part in the 35th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels, where defence ministers from NATO member states and partner countries discussed the latest security developments and the situation in Ukraine. Following the meeting, Nufi said Albania reaffirms its …
Albania’s women’s national football team learned their opponents for the first and second rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 play-offs on Thursday. Following the draw at UEFA headquarters, Albania will face Wales in the first round. If the Albanian side advances, it will meet the winner of …
TIRANA, June 19 – July has brought increased activity to travel agencies in Kukës as emigrants return for their summer holidays. Agency staff report stronger demand for bookings and travel services from people visiting their families during this period. Meanwhile, agencies have also recorded growing interest from local residents planning …
TIRANA, June 19 – The government has approved three new laws on European companies, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj announced. She said the measures aim to align Albanian legislation with European Union standards and strengthen cooperation between Albanian and European companies. Ibrahimaj said the package is part of a …
TIRANA, June 19 – As the summer tourism season begins, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports continues to focus on the management of public coastal areas. In Kavaja’s public beaches, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja conducted site visits and spoke with residents and visitors about the implementation …
TIRANA, June 19 – The Kapshtica border crossing with Greece has recorded increased traffic during the past five days. According to official data, around 21,000 travellers and more than 8,400 vehicles passed through the border crossing during this period. Meanwhile, the General Directorate of Customs said authorities have introduced organisational …
TIRANA, June 19 – The British media outlet “The Sun” reports that Albania is emerging as an alternative European destination with stunning beaches, mountains, and authentic traditions. In addition, it says travellers are increasingly moving away from crowded destinations such as Spain, France, and Italy in search of more affordable …
TIRANA, June 19 – Belgian newspaper Nieuwsblad describes Albania as a rapidly developing destination that combines natural beauty, cultural heritage and authentic traditions. The report follows a five-day journey across the country, highlighting both Albania’s strengths and areas that still need improvement. According to Nieuwsblad, the trip began in Tirana …