Stiffer penalties coming in revised Kosovo’s Criminal Code
Kosovo Minister of Justice, Abelard Tahiri, presented on Thursday new Draft Law on criminal code which includes stiffer penalties for some offences. Original post Here
Arrest warrants for Thaci, others back in Interpol system
Arrest notices for about 20 Kosovo Albanians issued by Serbian courts have been returned to the Interpol system. Original post Here
Kosovo Prime Minister wants world leaders involve in dialogue with Serbia
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says Kosovo wants the world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French President Emmanuel Macron, be involved in the final phase of the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo President Thaci not mandated to lead dialogue with Serbia, says opposition MP Hoti
Chief of parliamentary group of the opposition Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Avdullah Hoti, has accused the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, of violating the Parliament’s resolution by taking as leading role in the dialogue with Serbia. Hoti said that the Parliament has authorised the Government to lead the EU-facilitated …
Kosovo to open Trade Office in Athens, Greek FM Kotzias says
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias who is staying in Belgrade today assured Serbian authorities that his country will not change its stance on Kosovo’s independence. Greece is one of the five EU countries which did not recognise Kosovo. Original post Here
Association of Serb Municipalities based on Kosovo’s Constitution, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, during Government’s meeting on Wednesday said the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities, reached during the EU-facilitated dialogue with Serbia in Brussels, will be established based on the Constitution of Kosovo and the decision of the Constitutional Court. Original post Here
Soltes: Arrest of Turkish men in Kosovo secretive and non-transparent
Igor Soltes, European Parliament’s Rapporteur for Kosovo, says he was surprised by the hurried action of Kosovo enforcement agents who two weeks ago arrested and deported six Turkish nationals suspected of their alleged links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement. He considers the entire process as worrying and hopes the arrest of …
Greek FM Kotzias to visit Kosovo on Thursday
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will visit Kosovo on Thursday as part of his Balkans tour. Original post Here
Special Police raids suspected false billing companies in northern Kosovo
The Kosovo Police Tax Investigations Unit in cooperation with the Intelligence units have carried out searches on Wednesday morning in northern municipality of Zubin Potok, targeting false billing companies. Original post Here
PISA 2018 testing period begins in Kosovo schools
5,370 students from 211 schools across Kosovo will take the PISA 2018 test during a period which begins today and will last until 5 May. Original post Here
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 …