Kosovo ruling party leader calls for temporary suspension of tax
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament and leader of the biggest ruling party – PDK, sent a letter to coalition partners asking temporary suspension of tax on imports from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, in order as he said, for Kosovo to maintain its partnership with the United States. The US Ambassador to Kosovo …
Kosovo Parliament approves Budget 2019
Kosovo Parliament approved Budget 2019 on Sunday after a long and heated debate of MPs on Government’s financial projections and controversial law on salaries regulating wages of public servants. Original post Here
Ex-KLA member to appear Monday before international prosecutors
A former member of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) from the Dukagjini region has been summoned by the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office dealing with alleged crimes of KLA during and after the war in Kosovo. Original post Here
Serb man arrested for war crimes in Kosovo
A Serb was arrested by the Kosovo Police at the border crossings of Jarinje in northern Kosovo, suspected of committing war crimes against Albanian civilians. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM ousts Serb minister from cabinet
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has relieved of duties minister of Agriculture, Nenad Rikalo, who is member of Srpska List, a coalition partner representing Serbs in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Court issues arrest warrant for ex-KLA member who is summoned by war crimes court
Prizren Basic Court has issued an international arrest warrant against former member of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Remzi Shala, who failed to appear at the court when he is facing charges of killing an Albanian civilian during war in Kosovo. Shala has also ignored a summon by the Specialist …
Kosovo Serb minister to be dismissed on Saturday
Kosovo minister of Agriculture, Nenad Rikalo, is expected to be dismissed on Saturday as a compromise of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj with opposition party of PSD, who conditioned their vote for Budget 2019 in exchange of dismissing Kosovo Serb Minister, who was accused by his former Albanian neighbours for mistreating …
Kosovo teachers end strike
Kosovo public school teachers reached a tentative deal with Government on Friday – to end a three-week strike. Original post Here
Ex-KLA commander appointed Kosovo PM’s advisor after released from jail
Former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) General Commander, Sylejman Selimi, who last week was conditionally released from prison, after serving two/thirds of his sentence found guilty by a court on war crimes, has joined Kosovo Prime Minister’s Office as an advisor. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM advisor answers to EU’s Mogherini
The Government of Kosovo answered to EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini’s call to revoke tax on Serbian goods and resume the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
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
Pristina and Tirana push back against Kyiv’s stance, insisting that Kosovo’s sovereignty cannot be diminished or equated with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Tirana Times , August 09, 2026 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s confirmation in Belgrade that Kyiv has not changed its position on Kosovo has triggered criticism in Albania and …
The agreement with Turkey and nuclear-armed Pakistan strengthens Riyadh’s position as a central architect of regional security, while reflecting a broader shift toward a more multipolar international system. Tirana Times, August 08, 2026 – The signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan represents more …
Activist Julide Yazici, who is wanted by Turkey, was remanded in custody in Tirana pending extradition proceedings, despite having political asylum status in France. Original post Here
TIRANA, August 7 – The “Fustanella” (Albanian kilt) exhibition has opened at the Ethnographic Museum in Berat, presenting one of the most recognizable symbols of Albanian cultural identity through a blend of art and tradition. The exhibition presents the fustanella, the traditional pleated kilt worn by Albanian men, as both …
TIRANA, August 7 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Naval Vessels Division of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Muggiano as part of cooperation on the Fincantieri Albania project in Vlora. The Muggiano facility is one of Europe’s leading centers for the construction of naval vessels and maritime defense systems. During …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania’s Electricity Distribution System Operator (OSHEE) has strengthened technical and operational measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in Lezha and Shëngjin during the summer tourist season through investments in the distribution network. Speaking from the reconstructed Lezha substation, OSSH engineer Marjo Lajthia said the investments have …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania’s Civil Protection Agency reported eight active wildfires across the country on Thursday, while firefighters brought several blazes under control in Elbasan County. Firefighting operations continue on Mount Dajti near Tirana. The response includes 30 firefighters, 10 staff from the Protected Areas Administration and an Albanian …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania attracted 1,955,099 foreign visitors in July 2026, extending the country’s tourism growth, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on Thursday. Gonxhja said the figure compares with 1,825,490 foreign visitors in July 2025. The increase of 129,609 visitors represents year-on-year growth of about 7.1%. …
Tirana Times, August 07, 2026 — Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime has brought new allegations against former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, widening one of the most politically sensitive investigations since the country launched its justice reform. Balluku appeared before the special prosecution office, known as SPAK, …