Pacolli asks Republic of Mauritius to recognise Kosovo
Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, has sent a letter to institutional representatives of Mauritius, congratulating them on 50th anniversary of Independence and 26 anniversary of the Republic. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to vote demarcation on Tuesday
Gazeta Express has learned that the Parliament of Kosovo will hold on Tuesday an extraordinary session when MPs are expected to vote on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo teachers holding one-day national strike
The teaching union in Kosovo is staging a one-day strike today. The union is in dispute with the ruling coalition partners over an agreement reached before these parties came to power in 2017 on recognising the contribution of teachers who worked during parallel education system in 90s when Kosovo was …
Belgium rotten meat scandal discovered in Kosovo
Belgium food authorities have closed down a meat processing plant and meat products have been removed from supermarket shelves after a worker of the Belgian company exporting meat Veviba, admitted that they have exported rotten meat in Kosovo. Original post Here
US ‘Special Package’ on Kosovo issue
The U.S. has prepared a special package to be presented to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in the next few weeks, according to Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti. Original post Here
US Assistant Secretary Mitchell to Visit Pristina Today
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell is expected to visit Pristina today as part of his tour in the region. Original post Here
President Thaci owes half a million euro to British Laywer Geoffrey Nice
Gazeta Express got hold of a letter that the British lawyer Sir Geoffrey Nice addressed to the Government of Kosovo, when he reveals a scandalous history involving President Hashim Thaci and his team. The letter shows the President owes almost half a million Euro for his professional engagement with the …
Kosovo established diplomatic relations with Barbados
Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, in a Facebook statement has announced that Kosovo and Barbados have established diplomatic relations. Original post Here
Kosovo EU Minister: Demarcation with Montenegro to be ratified within days
Kosovo Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, remains optimistic that the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro will be ratified within days. Its ratification is one of the last criteria for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation. Original post Here
Serbia’s platform on Kosovo ‘return to dark ages of chauvinism,’ says DPM Hoxhaj
Recent platform of Belgrade to divide Albanians and Serbs in two separate entities is a return to dark ages of chauvinism, said Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and former foreign minister, Enver Hoxhaj. 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 …