Macedonian PM Zaev guest in Haradinaj’s house
Macedonian Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev accompanied by his wife Zorica, made a surprising visit to Kosovo on Wednesday. Original post Here
Western Powers Discuss In Washington Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue
Gazeta Express has learned that Western powers including the U.S., Great Britain, France, Italy, and Germany, have convened in Washington to discuss modalities of the final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Serbia’s two Anti-European actions on the Europe Day
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, reacted on the decision of Serbian authorities who banned a team of Kosovo Karate Federation from entering Serbia and cancelled invitations for Kosovo MPs to attend an event organised in Belgrade. Ironically the two anti-European actions were taken on the day celebrated as the …
Kosovo Karate National Team banned from entering Serbia
Serbian authorities have on Wednesday banned the Kosovo Karate National team from entering Serbia preventing it from taking part in the European Karate Championship which will be held in Novi Sad on May 10- 13. Original post Here
Merkel after meeting Thaci: Kosovo to fight corruption, reduce unemployment
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Kosovo authorities to fight corruption and reduce unemployment, and added that the dialogue with Serbia is not a simple topic. Original post Here
Kosovo's judiciary to remain under EU's scrutiny after EULEX mandate expires
The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo – EULEX will end its current mission on 14 June but the European Union is expected to keep its presence in Kosovo through a monitoring mission related to the judiciary but without executive role. Original post Here
Political leaders met to discuss national consensus
Kosovo political leaders met on Tuesday to discuss reaching of a consensus on important topics for the country. The meeting was held at the invitation of the PDK chairman, Kadri Veseli. Original post Here
Kosovo Flag replaces Serbia’s flag in Gora after Veseli’s visit
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has returned the flag, symbols, and authority of the state of Kosovo in the Gora region after months of intensive work with the political representatives of the Gorani community. Original post Here
Kosovo MP Vjosa Osmani confirms visit to Parliament of Serbia
Chairwoman of the Kosovo Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs, Vjosa Osmani, has been invited to attend a gathering which will be held in Parliament of Serbia. The opposition MP of the LDK, confirmed to Gazeta Express that she has confirmed her attendance. She is expected to visit Belgrade at the …
Kosovo to get an answer on visas in June
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that tomorrow Kosovo will celebrate for the last time the Europe Day without visa liberalisation. 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, …
TIRANA, August 7 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that another section of Pan-European Transport Corridor VIII has opened for traffic as works continue on the Elbasan–Qafë Thana road axis. The new section stretches from the exit of Labinot-Fushë village to beyond Miraka village. It includes two lanes for both …