Kosovo Parliament to vote demarcation on Tuesday
Gazeta Express has learned that the Parliament of Kosovo will hold on Tuesday an extraordinary session when MPs are expected to vote on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo teachers holding one-day national strike
The teaching union in Kosovo is staging a one-day strike today. The union is in dispute with the ruling coalition partners over an agreement reached before these parties came to power in 2017 on recognising the contribution of teachers who worked during parallel education system in 90s when Kosovo was …
Belgium rotten meat scandal discovered in Kosovo
Belgium food authorities have closed down a meat processing plant and meat products have been removed from supermarket shelves after a worker of the Belgian company exporting meat Veviba, admitted that they have exported rotten meat in Kosovo. Original post Here
US ‘Special Package’ on Kosovo issue
The U.S. has prepared a special package to be presented to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in the next few weeks, according to Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti. Original post Here
US Assistant Secretary Mitchell to Visit Pristina Today
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell is expected to visit Pristina today as part of his tour in the region. Original post Here
President Thaci owes half a million euro to British Laywer Geoffrey Nice
Gazeta Express got hold of a letter that the British lawyer Sir Geoffrey Nice addressed to the Government of Kosovo, when he reveals a scandalous history involving President Hashim Thaci and his team. The letter shows the President owes almost half a million Euro for his professional engagement with the …
Kosovo established diplomatic relations with Barbados
Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, in a Facebook statement has announced that Kosovo and Barbados have established diplomatic relations. Original post Here
Kosovo EU Minister: Demarcation with Montenegro to be ratified within days
Kosovo Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, remains optimistic that the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro will be ratified within days. Its ratification is one of the last criteria for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation. Original post Here
Serbia’s platform on Kosovo ‘return to dark ages of chauvinism,’ says DPM Hoxhaj
Recent platform of Belgrade to divide Albanians and Serbs in two separate entities is a return to dark ages of chauvinism, said Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and former foreign minister, Enver Hoxhaj. Original post Here
Kosovo Launches Functional Review of the Rule of Law Sector
The Functional Review of the Rule of Law Sector has been launched today in Pristina. The process, which will be led by the Ministry of Justice, will further advance rule of law reform in line with acquis and EU standards, and anchor Kosovo firmly in European area of freedom, security, …
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 …