Thaci and Vucic to meet today in Skopje
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci will attend the meeting of regional leaders which will be held in Skopje as part of the Brdo-Brijuni process. Original post Here
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
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 …