Serb official arrested by Kosovo police deported
Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, who was arrested on Monday afternoon by the Kosovo Police in Mitrovica North for entering the country illegally, has been deported. Original post Here
Djuric’s actions dangerous aimed at destabilising Kosovo, says Kosovo DPM Hoxhaj
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, said that Marko Djuric’s entering Kosovo illegally is in violation of law, constitutional order and Brussels agreement. Original post Here
Kosovo Police arrests Marko Djuric
The Kosovo Police have arrested in Mitrovica North the Head of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric for entering illegally Kosovo’s territory. Original post Here
Despite ban, Serbian officials entered Kosovo
Head of Serbian Government Office for Kosovo Marko Djuric on Monday has entered Kosovo despite Kosovo’s ban. Kosovo Police have sent reinforcements to stop four senior Serb officials from visiting Kosovo’s north inhabited mainly by Serbs. Original post Here
Albania expels two Russian diplomats
Albania expelled two Russian diplomats on Monday after the news that the United States asked Tirana to expel Russian diplomats in a coordinated move with the US and EU to jointly punish Moscow for its alleged role in poisoning an ex-spy in Britain. Original post Here
Kosovo President confirms commence of work on establishment of Association of Serb municipalities
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has met on Monday the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli. They agreed to create a working group on drafting of the statute of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities. Last Friday the EU asked Kosovo to urgently implement the Agreement on establishment …
Kosovo bans Serbian officials from entry
The Kosovo Police have on Monday sent its special forces to stop four senior officials of Serbia from visiting northern part of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo marks 19th anniversary of NATO bombing of Serbia
Kosovo marks today the 19th anniversary of NATO bombing of Serbia, which started on March 24, 1999. NATO launched air strikes after the failure of peace talks that were meant to end Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic’s ethnic cleansing campaign against Albanians in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo EU Minister convinced visas will be removed this year
Delivering tangible results in fight against organised crime and corruption will be serious challenge for Kosovo rule of law institutions in order to fulfil the last remaining criteria on visa liberalisation with the EU. Original post Here
Accused Kosovo politician put under house detention
Former General Commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Azem Syla, has been ordered one month house detention, a few weeks after he was released from detention on remand. Original post Here
TIRANA, June 19 – The National Library of Albania took part in the Annual Conference of Directors of European National Libraries in Luxembourg. Meanwhile, the European National Libraries network brings together national libraries across Europe. The conference aims to strengthen institutional cooperation. In addition, it promotes innovation and supports the …
TIRANA, June 19 – The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and Public Information held a hearing with Pavol Szalai, representative of Reporter Without Borders, on the media situation in Albania. Meanwhile, Szalai leads the organization’s Central Europe office, which covers Albania and other Western Balkan countries. He said his visit …
Tirana, June 19 – Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview to Italian news agency Adnkronos in Rome during the FII Priority Europe investment forum organised by the FII Institute. Meanwhile, Rama commented on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s view that the Italy-Albania migration agreement paved the way for later …
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 …