Visa liberalisation confirmation before summer recess, says Kosovo PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj addressing Parliament on Friday said that the European Union will confirm visa liberalisation for Kosovo before summer recess. Original post Here
Djuric to visit Kosovo today with Pristina’s permission
Head of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, will be visiting Kosovo today to attend a political activity in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
President Thaci not afraid of Special Court
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci in an interview with the TV7 program ‘Pressing’ hosted by Leonard Kerquki, said that he is not afraid of the Kosovo Special Court which will deal with alleged crimes committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). Thaci who was political representative of the KLA during Kosovo …
Kosovo President: Arrest of Gulenists was wrong
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci in a televised interview for T7 admitted for the first time that the arrest and deportation of the six Turkish men suspected of their links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement was wrong. Thaci has earlier publicly endorsed the extraditions, saying the six Turks were a danger to …
Kosovo Serbs abandon plan to form ‘Association’ unilaterally
Srpska List, a political entity representing Serbian community in local and central institutions of Kosovo, gave up threats to form the Association/Community of Serb-majority Municipalities in their own on 20 April, as announced earlier. Original post Here
Kosovo EU Minister Hoxha promises addressing EC Report recommendations
Kosovo Minister of European integration, Dhurata Hoxha, welcomed the European Commission country’s Report on Kosovo published on Tuesday saying that the report is factual and the most positive one ever issued by the EC on Kosovo. Original post Here
EU’s Donald Tusk to visit Kosovo on 26 April
European Union Council President Donald Tusk is set to visit Kosovo next week as part of his Western Balkans tour. Original post Here
Kosovo Government presents platform on final chapter of dialogue with Serbia
The Government of Kosovo has presented on Thursday a state platform on the final stage of the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Haradinaj to Mogherini: Kosovo has fulfilled visa liberalisation criteria
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj during a working dinner with the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, and other prime ministers of the Western Balkan region, told the EU High Representative that Kosovo has fulfilled all the criteria on visa liberalisation. Original post Here
Kosovo moves to establish Army bypassing Serb veto
Kosovo Government is planning to establish the Army through changes that would broaden the responsibilities of the existing Kosovo Security Force (KSF) as one of the modalities to bypass a Serb veto. The KSF Ministry pledges that by 30 April they will proceed the Draft Law on Army to the …
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 …