Haradinaj asks Hahn visa liberalisation for Kosovo
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj during a meeting with the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn, in Skopje, asked him Kosovo become part of the EU visa free regime in optimal time. Original post Here
Russian Patriarch Kirill to pay first visit to Albania
Patriarch Kirill of Russia will pay an official visit to Albania for the first time in late April, and will hold a joint service Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, patriarchal press service Fr. Alexander Volkov told Tuesday Russian news agency RIA-Novosti. Original post Here
Visa Free regime the most important for Kosovo citizens, says Veseli
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, said the European Commission country report on Kosovo has finally evaluated country’s achievements in fulfilling visa liberalisation criteria. Original post Here
EULEX prosecutor charges six people for faking KLA war veteran status
A EULEX Prosecutor has filed an indictment against six defendants suspected of faking the Kosovo Liberation Army war veteran status, Kosovo State Prosecution announced. The defendants are charged with the offences of Unauthorised Possession of Weapons, Facilitating or Compelling Prostitution, Trading in Influence, Fraud and Falsifying Documents. Original post Here
No-confidence motion is not priority of Kosovo opposition
Lutfi Haziri, deputy head of the biggest opposition political party in Kosovo – the Democratic League of Kosovo, LDK, stated that motion of no-confidence in Ramush Haradinaj’s Government has not been excluded, admitting however that this is not their priority. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj visits Macedonia
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has travelled to Skopje when he will meet his Macedonian counterpart Zoran Zaev and other senior state officials of Macedonia. Original post Here
Kosovo President wants EU to be clearer on membership path
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has called on the European Union to offer clearer prospects and treat it equally on its path to membership in the bloc. Original post Here
Apostolova: EC Report reconfirms European perspective of Kosovo
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Aposotlova, said that with this year’s Enlargement package and country reports the European Commission reconfirms its continued commitment to the European perspective of Kosovo and to the fundamental EU values as essential to enlargement. Original post Here
Kosovo Foreign Minister announces new recognitions
Kosovo Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli announced that new countries will recognise Kosovo’s independence despite Serbia’s effort to lobby against Kosovo and reports on alleged revocation of independence by some African countries. Pacolli says that the Foreign Ministry has received no official letter from any country announcing revoking of Kosovo’s recognition. …
Key findings of the 2018 European Commission Report on Kosovo
The European Commission published today the country reports for the six Western Balkans states, including Kosovo. Based on the findings of the report, Brussels criticises current government on failures. The report reminds of delays in forming of institutions after 2017 elections and stagnations in delivering results in EU integration process. …
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 …