Kosovo’s negotiation team to approve a platform on dialogue today
Kosovo’s negotiation team will convene today and vote the Platform on Dialogue with Serbia. Co-head of the state delegation, Shpend Ahmeti, said once the platform is approved by negotiation team will be proceeed to Parliament for approval. Original post Here
Tax won’t be suspended, says Kosovo’s PM Haradinaj
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj in a televised interview on Wednesday reiterated that 100 percent tax introduced by his Government on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods will not be suspended until these countries recognise Kosovo as independent country. Original post Here
Kosovo’s president asks suspension of tax
President Thaci urged the Government to suspend 100 percent tax on Serbian and Bosnia-Herzegovina goods warning that resisting US and EU advice to suspend the tax might isolate Kosovo. Original post Here
Eight dead after bus overturns in Macedonia
At least eight people died and more than 20 were injured after a bus rolled over on Skopje-Tetovo highway on Wednesday, authorities in Macedonia said. Original post Here
US Congressman Engel reminds Serbia that no EU membership without recognizing Kosovo
US Congressman Eliot Engel made it clear to Serbia that there will be no EU membership without recognizing Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo’s state mobile operator begins using new +383 dialling code only
State-owned Kosovo Telecom gave up using the Monaco’s +377 code for mobile calls, and as of this week is using the +383 international dialling code allocated to Kosovo by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 15 December 2016. Original post Here
Kosovo Security Force cannot enter north without NATO’s approval, says Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General reiterated Wednesday that the Kosovo Security Forces (KSF) cannot enter the northern part of the country without NATO’s permission. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President, US Ambassador agree tariffs should be suspended
President Hashim Thaci met today US Ambassador to Kosovo, Philip S. Kosnett, to discuss current political developments focusing on resumption of dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Serbia is taunting Kosovo, tax to be revoked after recognition – PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj asked for understanding of the US allies for resisting revocation of tariffs on Serbian goods, saying that Serbia is taunting Kosovo and he wants a final comprehensive agreement with Belgrade before revoking the tax. Original post Here
Kosovo’s President receives credentials from Turkish Ambassador
Newly appointed Ambassador of Turkey to Pristina, Çağrı Sakar, has presented presents the Letter of Credentials to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci. Original post Here
TIRANA, August 10 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and State Police Director General Skënder Hita thanked around 300 police officers, firefighters and Armed Forces personnel involved in the Kruja wildfire operation. Lamallari praised their work in evacuating residents and managing the fire, which strong winds intensified. He said special forces, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his gratitude and respect for Air Force pilots, firefighters, army special forces and police officers who protected residents during the wildfires in Kruja. In a social media post, Rama said the teams had overcome a difficult challenge. He said they had …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania will experience mostly clear and hot weather on Monday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clouds will appear occasionally around midday and in the afternoon, mainly over mountainous areas in the south. Southeastern areas may see brief periods of denser clouds. The sky will clear …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s Defence Ministry reported 8 wildfires across the counties of Tirana, Fier, Durrës and Lezha. Six remain active, while authorities have brought 2 under control or placed them under monitoring. A total of 227 personnel are working on the ground. Authorities have also requested 50 additional …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albin Kurti of the Self-Determination Movement (LVV) asked for more time for political talks on August 8. He did not nominate a candidate for parliament speaker. As a result, the constitutive session did not continue. Tensions rose after Time Kadriaj, an MP from the Alliance for …
TIRANA, August 10 – The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) has launched a national information and promotion campaign for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). AIDA is working with 10 municipalities and the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC) on the campaign. The initiative will provide businesses with information on financing opportunities, exports, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Farka Air Base today and met Air Force pilots involved in wildfire operations. The pilots have carried out aerial missions in several areas affected by fires in recent days. Nufi thanked the pilots for their work and commitment. He also …
TIRANA, August 10 – Gjirokastër continues to attract visitors from around the world with its history, architecture, landscape and cuisine. Tourists from the United States, France, Spain and Italy shared their impressions during visits to Gjirokastër Castle. An American tourist praised the castle’s rich history and age. She said the …
TIRANA, August 10 – Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko has called President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement on Kosova’s independence a diplomatic mistake. Goncharenko, who initiated a draft law on recognising Kosova in the Ukrainian parliament, reacted to Zelensky’s remarks in Belgrade. Zelensky said Ukraine had no plans to change its position on …
Experts say the government’s move to ditch a controversial concession contract to build Vlora International Airport, at significant cost to taxpayers, highlights structural weaknesses in Albania’s public-private partnership framework. Original post Here