Serwer: Situation in Balkans might deteriorate
US expert on the Balkans, Daniel Serwer, sees the Balkans as a stability problem. Serwer made this comment speaking to the N1 broadcaster in Bosnia-Herzegovina, after the US NGO published its “Preventive Priorities Survey 2017.” Original post Here
Macedonian PM announces international probe on Kumanovo shooting
Macedonian Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev, who is paying an official visit to Kosovo, said that there will be an international probe on Kumanovo case. Eight police officers died in a two-day armed confrontation in 2015, as well as 10 members of an armed group, some of them from Kosovo. Original …
Kosovo Serb mayors schedule inauguration at 12:44
Mayors of nine Serb-run municipalities in Kosovo, won by Srpska List, held their first constitutive meetings at 12:44hrs, which symbolizes UN Security Council Resolution 1244. Original post Here
Macedonian Prime Minister visits Kosovo today
Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is visiting Kosovo today. Original post Here
Unhappy with party's policies, MP Aida Derguti resigns from Vetevendosje
Member of Parliament Aida Derguti has decided to resign from Vetevendosje amid internal factions gripping the biggest opposition party in Kosovo. Original post Here
Vetevendosje demotes MP Aida Derguti after insulting Albin Kurti
After leaking an exchange between Vetevendosje senior members revealing that MP Aida Derguti insults founder of the movement, Albin Kurti, the party has decided to demote her. Original post Here
Bekim Jashari takes the oath of office as new mayor of Skenderaj
Bekim Jashari, the son of the late Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Hamze Jashari and nephew of the first fallen KLA f commander Adem Jashari, took the oath of office as new mayor of Skenderaj on Monday. Original post Here
Apostolova asks corrupt officials be dismissed
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, said the EU is ready to support plan on judiciary for 2018. Original post Here
Austrian diplomat: Kosovo on the verge of collapse
Kosovo is deeply divided. It is a weak state on the verge of collapse, one could say – especially in comparison to Serbia, which has developed very strongly, both economically and overall. This is what Austrian diplomat and politician Wolfgang Petritsch says. Original post Here
Russia's ban is rejected, Kosovo will participate under its flag
Judo World Federation President Marius Vizer has given green light to Kosovar judokas to attend Judo World Masters 2017 competition to be held next weekend in St. Petersburg, Russia, following the request of the Russian state that Kosovo should not be represented by state symbols. Original post Here
Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj said Albania continues to stand out as one of the most stable economies in the region. He said the country maintains positive growth prospects. This comes despite global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary pressures. Furthermore, he referred to the latest World Bank report. He said …
Preparations for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 are now underway in Albania. Work has started at the Arena e Demave Stadium to replace the artificial turf with natural grass. The process has already begun with the removal of the existing playing surface. Next, workers will install a modern irrigation …
Prime Minister Edi Rama praised a cleanup action held in Theth as part of environmental protection initiatives. The campaign brought together many young people and volunteers under the motto: “Nature gives to us, we take care of it.” He said the initiative showed strong civic responsibility and respect for the …
Chairman of the Socialist Party parliamentary group Taulant Balla held a meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States in Tirana Nancy VanHorn. He said cooperation between Albania and the United States remains at an excellent level across all bilateral areas. He also highlighted collaboration within shared international organizations. …
President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee Komiteti Olimpik Kombëtar Shqiptar, Fidel Ylli, attends the 55th General Assembly of the European Olympic Committees. The event takes place under the European Olympic movement and stands as one of the most important meetings in the continental sports calendar. The European Olympic Committees …
The extraordinary exhibition of Albanian icons opens in Chambéry, France, as organizers complete final preparations. First, teams finish setting up the exhibition “Icons of Albania – Treasures of the National Museum of Medieval Art of Korça.” The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry prepares to welcome visitors for the opening ceremony. …
Albania prepares for the upcoming international concert of artist Kanye West, scheduled for 11 July in Kashar, Tirana. First, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja attends an interinstitutional coordination meeting in Tirana. Officials discuss the necessary measures to ensure smooth organization of the event. Next, authorities focus on …
Archaeologists uncover new mosaics during excavations in Elbasan. First, the Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences carries out excavations under the project “Roman-Byzantine Quarter Outside the Walls of Castrum Scampis – Extra Muros Early Christian Basilica.” They discover previously unknown mosaics near the early Christian basilica outside the …
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja meets Tobias Flessenkemper, Director at the Council of Europe’s Directorate for Democracy, in Tirana. First, they meet during the 42nd Conference of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA), which takes place in Albania for the first time. The event brings together more …
Prime Minister Edi Rama shares video highlights from the final of the competition “Eja këndo me ne” at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana. First, the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB) hosts the final event dedicated to children as part of the after-school program. The …