Express launches new TV channel
Starting Friday at 22:30, Gazeta Express is launching a new TV channel. The new channel is property of ‘MediaWorks’ a company known in the media market with its main brand – the biggest online media in Balkans – Gazeta Express. Original post Here
Srpska: We will not vote ratification of demarcation despite international pressure
Srpska List says they will not vote the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. The Parliament is set to hold a session on 20 March to vote this international agreement, which is one of the last criteria for Kosovo to get visa free-regime with the EU. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Macedonia asked Kosovo’s assistance to apply Albanian language law
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, during Government’s meeting on Friday said that the Government of Macedonia has asked Kosovo’s support to assist in implementation of bilingualism in institutions of Macedonia, after Parliament in Skopje has approved on Wednesday the law allowing for the wider use of the Albanian language. …
No agreement with Srpska List on demarcation, PM Haradinaj says
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj is convinced the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro will be ratified on 20 March as the Parliament will set to vote for the fourth time ratification of this disputed deal. He warned that absence of a single MP during Tuesday’s session would …
Spain's PM Rajoy to boycott EU-W.Balkans summit because of Kosovo President
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is considering avoiding participation in a summit between the European Union and Western Balkans, which will be held by mid-May. He does not want to be in the same picture with Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who would represent Kosovo in this summit, El Pais reports. …
Vetevendosje wants Albin Kurti lead the dialogue with Serbia
Opposition parties in Kosovo are not supporting the proposal of President Hashim Thaci and Government to become part of the dialogue with Serbia. The two biggest opposition parties in Kosovo – LDK and Vetevendosje, are against participation of their representatives in the EU-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels. …
Overnight explosion rocks Mitrovica North
A powerful explosion rocked Mitrovica North on Thursday night after an explosive device was thrown behind a residing house at ‘Car Dusan’ street. ”There are no injured,” Besim Hoti, the Kosovo Police deputy commander in the town told media. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament elects new central bank governor
Kosovo Parliament has elected on Thursday Fehmi Mehmeti as the new head of the country’s Central Bank. Original post Here
Russia against the US: Establishment of Kosovo Army creates tensions
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted on Thursday to the statements of the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Wess Mitchell who during his visit to Pristina and Belgrade said that Kosovo has the right to form professional security force. Original post Here
Parliament session on demarcation on Tuesday at 14:00, PM Haradinaj confirms
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that the Parliament session on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro will be held next Tuesday at 14:00hrs. Original post Here
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 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania opposes any unilateral change to the course of the Ibër River, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said today. He was responding to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s remarks about a possible change to the river’s course and the involvement of Serbian experts and …