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
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a change at the helm of the Interior Ministry. Besfort Lamallari will leave the post and move to the Prime Minister’s Office, while Ervin Demo will take over the ministry. Rama announced the move while presenting changes to the government. He said Lamallari would …
The Ministry of Defense reported 40 wildfires across Albania in the past 24 hours. Six remain active, nine are under monitoring and 25 have been fully extinguished. A total of 492 local personnel and 36 firefighting vehicles are supporting operations. The Armed Forces have deployed 133 personnel, one helicopter, two …
Klodiana Spahiu has been sworn in as Minister of Health and Social Welfare at the Presidency. President Bajram Begaj appointed her following Prime Minister Edi Rama’s proposal, after Evis Sala resigned from the post. Spahiu is a cardiologist and holds a medical degree from the University of Tirana. She later …
An exhibition dedicated to one of Albania’s leading 20th-century artists, Ibrahim Kodra, will open in Tirana on September 23. “Ibrahim Kodra – The Sea and Music” will be held at the Bank of Albania and will remain open until November 23. The exhibition features 41 works created between 1947 and …
Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja announced the launch of a national campaign to register artisans across Albania. The campaign aims to identify, assess and promote traditional crafts and the people who preserve them. Gonxhja said the campaign would give greater visibility to artisans and their work. It will …
Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj has announced a new National Housing Fund to support not only vulnerable groups, but also professionals, young people and newly formed families. Speaking after a government meeting, Ibrahimaj said the programme will make 7,000 apartments available. Around 2,000 will be offered through interest-free loans …
The Governor of the Bank of Albania, Gent Sejko, met with UNDP Resident Representative Randi Davis to discuss cooperation in green finance, financial and digital education, payment systems, and support for SMEs. The meeting focused on Albania’s latest economic and financial developments and the Bank’s ongoing initiatives. Davis praised the …
Albania is increasingly attracting visitors through its natural heritage, with protected areas becoming key destinations for tourists. Diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity and outdoor activities are drawing more visitors and adding a new dimension to the country’s tourism offer. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said more than 4.5 million visitors explored Albania’s …
General jurisdiction prosecutors from Tirana, Elbasan, Durrës, Gjirokastër, Sarandë, Kukës, Korçë, Berat, Fier, Vlora, Dibër, Lezhë and Shkodër took part in a training session on prosecutorial ethics and professional dilemmas. The Dutch Embassy in Albania said the training was led by Dutch prosecutor Disa Jironet. It focused on complex cases, …
Former Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari will join the Prime Minister’s Office team and work on the government’s two new platforms, “Besa” and “Mirror” platforms. In a Facebook post, Lamallari described his time as Interior Minister as an unforgettable journey and a “book of life” that guided him to his next …