Nehat Thaci is new Director of Kosovo Correctional Service
Nehat Thaci has been appointed as new director of the Kosovo Correctional Service, succeeding Sokol Zogaj who ended his mandate. Original post Here
EULEX: Kosovo People Need Closure to the Painful Loss of their Loved Ones
On the day Kosovo marks the National Day of Missing Persons, EULEX issued a press release commemorating those who have gone missing and the plight of their loved ones, this year with a special focus on young women and men who still do not have answers to the fate of …
Kosovo Serb charged with war crimes
The Special Prosecution of Kosovo has on Thursday filed an indictment against Kosovo Serb who is suspected of committing war crimes against Albanians in the village Krushe e Vogel in March 1999. The indictment was filed by an international prosecutor. On 25 and 26 March 1999 113 people in the …
The Guardian: Vucic will accept independence, Kosovo-Serbia deal within six months or a year
The Guardian is reporting that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will accept independence only if Serbia gets something concrete in return. Vucic told The Guardian that he believes the final agreement between Kosovo and Serbia is possible within “six months or a year.” Original post Here
Djuric: Apostolova siding with Kosovo
Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, on Thursday reacted to a statement made by the Head of the EU Office in Pristina Nataliya Apostolova who stated that Pristina “should do more to convince states that did not recognize Kosovo’s independence to do so in the near future.” Original …
Kosovo President Thaci to meet German Chancellor Merkel in Berlin
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is set to visit Germany on 9 May known as the Europe Day when he is expected to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel. Original post Here
Tusk urges Kosovo to build consensus on meeting EU criteria
European Council President Donald Tusk, who is visiting Pristina today, urged Kosovo leaders to build a political consensus for advancing the EU integration path. Original post Here
Thaci not a unifying figure in Kosovo to lead the dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, who has been tasked by the Government to lead the final phase of the political dialogue with Serbia, is perceived as obstacle and accused of not being a unifying figure in the country. In addition to opposition parties who are fiercely criticising Thaci’s role in dialogue …
Daniel Serwer in Pristina: Vetevendosje and Srpska List unconstitutional parties
Daniel Serwer, expert of Balkans affairs, said that the Vetevendosje Movement and Srpska List are unconstitutional political entities in Kosovo. Serwer made the comments attending a debate organised by Kosovar Institute for Policy Research and Development (KIPRED) dubbed “Balkans, EU and U.S.: Can they synchronise again?” Original post Here
EU gives Kosovo four months to establish Association of Serb Municipalities
The European Union made it clear to Kosovo institutions that they have only four months to establish the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities. Their reaction came after Blerim Shala, political advisor to President Hashim Thaci, said that there will be no establishment of Association without signing final agreement with Serbia. Also …
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 …