Kurz after meeting Trump: Austria supports Kosovo-Serbia land swap
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz supports the idea on exchange of territories between Serbia and Kosovo. Original post Here
Japan to open its Embassy in Kosovo
Japan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshiko Abe announced opening of the Embassy in Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo MP summoned by war crime prosecutors
Kosovo Member of Parliament, Blerim Kuci, has been summoned by the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office at the Hague to be questioned on his role during the time he was member of Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during 1998-1999 Kosovo war. Original post Here
Kosovo resubmits bid to join Interpol
Kosovo has renewed its bid to join International Criminal Police Organization after Serbia blocked Kosovo’s entry into Interpol last year. Original post Here
International prosecutors questioned former Kosovo Liberation Army member
Former solider of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), and war invalid, Isuf Gashi, has been interviewed Wednesday by the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office. Gashi has been questioned in Pristina. Original post Here
Serbian President pressures the EU: Convince Kosovo to rescind tax
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expects the European Union to convince Pristina to revoke decisions which he believes are dangerous to the region. Original post Here
Regardless tax Serbian goods enter Kosovo through alternative routes, says minister
Serbian Trade Minister Rasim Ljajic says Serbian goods are entering Kosovo through alternative routes after Government in Pristina introduced last November 100 percent tax on all goods of Serbian origin. Original post Here
Initiative on unification of Mitrovica deemed unconstitutional
Kosovo’s Ministry of Local Government Administration advised the Parliament to reject the initiative of Mitrovica South mayor, Agim Bahtiri, who sought unification of this ethnically divided town. Original post Here
Ethnic division leads to tragedies, says Kosovo PM Haradinaj
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj reiterated Tuesday that he is against redrawing borders in Balkans, and said division in ethnic lines is irrational. Original post Here
Kosovo to open embassies in Thailand, Bangladesh, Colombia and Ghana
Kosovo on 11th anniversary of its independence is expected to open new embassies as part of continues efforts of Foreign Ministry to extend its diplomatic representation worldwide. 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 …