Kosovo Police defended rule of law, Djuric is being deported to Serbia, says President Thaci
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci called on citizens to remain calm, stating that the Kosovo Police have reacted in accordance with the laws after arresting Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo Marko Djuric in Mitrovica North for illegally entering Kosovo. Original post Here
Serb official arrested by Kosovo police deported
Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, who was arrested on Monday afternoon by the Kosovo Police in Mitrovica North for entering the country illegally, has been deported. Original post Here
Djuric’s actions dangerous aimed at destabilising Kosovo, says Kosovo DPM Hoxhaj
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, said that Marko Djuric’s entering Kosovo illegally is in violation of law, constitutional order and Brussels agreement. Original post Here
Kosovo Police arrests Marko Djuric
The Kosovo Police have arrested in Mitrovica North the Head of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric for entering illegally Kosovo’s territory. Original post Here
Despite ban, Serbian officials entered Kosovo
Head of Serbian Government Office for Kosovo Marko Djuric on Monday has entered Kosovo despite Kosovo’s ban. Kosovo Police have sent reinforcements to stop four senior Serb officials from visiting Kosovo’s north inhabited mainly by Serbs. Original post Here
Albania expels two Russian diplomats
Albania expelled two Russian diplomats on Monday after the news that the United States asked Tirana to expel Russian diplomats in a coordinated move with the US and EU to jointly punish Moscow for its alleged role in poisoning an ex-spy in Britain. Original post Here
Kosovo President confirms commence of work on establishment of Association of Serb municipalities
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has met on Monday the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli. They agreed to create a working group on drafting of the statute of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities. Last Friday the EU asked Kosovo to urgently implement the Agreement on establishment …
Kosovo bans Serbian officials from entry
The Kosovo Police have on Monday sent its special forces to stop four senior officials of Serbia from visiting northern part of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo marks 19th anniversary of NATO bombing of Serbia
Kosovo marks today the 19th anniversary of NATO bombing of Serbia, which started on March 24, 1999. NATO launched air strikes after the failure of peace talks that were meant to end Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic’s ethnic cleansing campaign against Albanians in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo EU Minister convinced visas will be removed this year
Delivering tangible results in fight against organised crime and corruption will be serious challenge for Kosovo rule of law institutions in order to fulfil the last remaining criteria on visa liberalisation with the EU. 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 …