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
Srpska List to return to Kosovo government
Srpska List, main political entity representing Kosovo Serbs is expected to return to Kosovo Government this week, after leaving it at the end of March. Original post Here
EU-WB Sofia Summit about to fail because of Kosovo
The European Union diplomacy is trying to prevent clashes because of Kosovo’s participation in the EU-Western Balkans summit which will be held next week in Sofia, Bulgaria. The five EU countries which have not recognised Kosovo’s independence threaten to boycott the Summit. Original post Here
Kosovo, main topic of Putin-Vucic meeting
Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today at 19:00 a day after Putin sworn in the Kremlin Monday to become President for another six years after winning an election in March. Original post Here
Kosovo President Thaci talks on the phone with EU Commissioner Hahn
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci spoke to EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn over phone on Tuesday. Original post Here
KSC President Trendafilova: I trust experience of the new Specialist Prosecutor
After today’s appointment of Jack Smith to the position of Specialist Prosecutor the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Ekaterina Trendafilova welcomed his appointment and said that she trusts his extensive experience in criminal investigation and prosecution. Original post Here
President Thaci to represent Kosovo in Sofia Summit
President Hashim Thaci will represent Kosovo at the EU-Western Balkans Summit set to be held on 17 May in Sofia, Bulgaria. Original post Here
US Prosecutor Jack Smith Appointed Specialist Prosecutor
Jack Smith, a US prosecutor with experience in both high-level political investigations and international criminal investigations, has been appointed on Monday Specialist Prosecutor after a selection process organised by the European Union. Original post Here
Germany has not invested much in Kosovo because of corruption, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj marking tenth anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Kosovo and Germany, says there are no major German investors in Kosovo because of the perception on corruption making foreign investments difficult. Original post Here
Kosovo wins arbitration in telecom case
The Republic of Kosovo has won the legal battle in an arbitration court against German company Axos GMBH, after the company sued Kosovo government asking millions oe Euros over the failed privatisation of the state owned Kosovo Telecom in 2013. Original post Here
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania is stepping up work on its European Union integration process, with more than 20 draft laws already prepared for Chapters 16 and 29. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said the first half of 2026 brought heavy workloads and strategic tasks, but EU integration remained a …
Albania faces another potentially costly international dispute after losing several arbitration cases in recent years that have exposed the state to hundreds of millions of euros in compensation and related liabilities. Tirana Times, August 10, 2026 – Albania is no stranger to costly international arbitration. Over the past decade, the …
TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …
TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …