Kosovo’s dialogue team travels to Brussels
Co-heads of Kosovo’s Negotiation Team in dialogue with Serbia, Shpend Ahmeti and Fatmir Limaj, have travelled to Brussels when they will meet the EU officials who are facilitating Pristina-Belgrade dialogue. Original post Here
British Ambassador O’Conell: Kosovo to do more in fighting corruption
British Ambassador to Kosovo, Ruairi O’Connell, said international community will not assent Kosovo’s failure to fight organized crime and corruption, and urged authorities to do more in fighting serious crimes in order not to lose international support. Original post Here
KFOR ready to prevent any threat in Kosovo
NATO-led peacekeeping mission – KFOR, announced on Monday that its troops continue with the training cycle in order to be ready to be rapidly deployed all over Kosovo and to prevent any threat to a Safe and Secure Environment. Original post Here
Kosovo’s opposition not willing to cooperate with Serbs in overthrowing Government
Kosovo’s opposition parties have turned down an offer of Srpska List, a political entity representing Kosovo Serbs for overthrowing the Government. Original post Here
Kosovo expects decision on visas after European Parliament elections
Kosovo expects the EU member countries to take a decision on lifting visas for Kosovo citizens after the European Parliament elections expected to be held in the first half of 2019, said Kosovo’s Minister of EU Integration, Dhurata Hoxha. Original post Here
Romanian Foreign Minister: Kosovo-Serbia problems to be solved through dialogue
Teodor Meleșcanu, Foreign Minister of Romania which is holding the presidency of the EU Council, said the dialogue said the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue is supported by all European Union countries and both Pristina and Belgrade should focus in overcoming difficulties currently facing, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Kosovo’s PM met Finnish Ambassador
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj hosted on Monday Finnish Ambassador to Kosovo, Pia Stjernvall, to discuss current political developments, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Merkel envoys to visit Kosovo today
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s foreign policy envoys are set to visit Pristina today and meet with top Kosovo leaders Original post Here
Interview with David Hale: The essence of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue is mutual recognition
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, who on Saturday visited Kosovo, urged political leaders to speak in one voice,adding that unity strengthens Pristina’s position in dialogue with Serbia. In a joint interview with three Kosovo media outlets, Hale said the US commitment to Kosovo has not …
Kosovo Serbs considering withdrawal from institutions
Igor Simic, deputy head of Srpska List, a political entity representing Serbs in Kosovo, said that his party will coordinate with Belgrade and decide whether to withdraw from all institutions of Kosovo. Original post Here
Japan has supported 80 projects across Albania through grants under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects programme, Ambassador Kikuko Kato told the Albanian Telegraphic Agency. The projects address basic needs and directly support local communities, including through public hospitals, schools, local authorities and non-governmental organisations. Kato said Japan …
Albania will host Belarus at Air Albania Stadium on Saturday in its opening match of the Nations League. Kick-off is at 20:45. The game also marks Italian coach Rolando Maran’s first official match in charge of the national team. Maran said he had seen commitment and motivation from the players …
New US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt formally began his diplomatic mission on Saturday. He presented his credentials to President Bajram Begaj at the Palace of Brigades. The two also held a private meeting. Wendt has more than 34 years of service in the US military, much of it with …
Eric Wendt officially took office this Saturday as the new U.S. Ambassador to Albania, following a meeting with President Bajram Begaj at the Palace of Brigades. Wendt was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in June with 51 votes in favor and 47 against, receiving final approval for his diplomatic post. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged the international community to establish a global agreement on sovereign and democratic artificial intelligence during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. First, Rama warned that the misuse of content distribution now threatens freedom of speech. He said citizens must know …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania became the first country to introduce an artificial intelligence instrument into the architecture of government through Diella, the country’s AI minister. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama stressed that the initiative was not designed to transfer sovereignty from people …
The Albanian government has approved a decision declaring the village of Vuno an immovable cultural heritage site and a Historical Center, while also defining its protected zone. According to the decision, authorities established the boundaries of Vuno’s Historical Center based on zoning maps and coordinates within the Albanian Geodetic Reference …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Before delivering his speech, Rama shared a photo on social media standing beside the Albanian flag at the UN headquarters. “Proud of Albania,” Rama wrote alongside the image. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania is developing an artificial intelligence-powered Digital Mirror designed to identify manipulation in real time. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama said the Digital Mirror will not act as an arbiter of opinion. Instead, it will serve as a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a photograph shortly before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In the image shared on social media, Rama is seen standing beside the Albanian flag as he waits to take the podium at the UN. Rama is in New …