Srpska conditioning vote on demarcation with 3 seats in Trepca Board
Sources within the Government of Kosovo told Gazeta Express that Srpska List is asking three members of Serbian community be part of the Trepca Board in exchange of their vote for ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Reportedly the Government of Kosovo is willing to accept the …
Serwer: Haradinaj lacks courage on demarcation
Daniel Serwer, the director of the Conflict Management Program at the Johns Hopkins School of International Studies in Washington DC and former diplomat, says Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has no courage to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Ratification of demarcation this week
Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj is optimistic the Parliament session on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro will be held this week. He said all parties are about to reach a final consensus and finally ratify the demarcation this week. Original post Here
Vetevendosje asks early elections
Opposition party of Vetevendosje says the Parliament of Kosovo has been blocked by ruling coalition MPs who are not allowing decision-making and normal work of the Parliament. In a press release the Vetevendosje asked early elections as a solution to current political situation. Original post Here
Prosecutors press Appellate Court to return Azem Syla to detention
The Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo (SPRK) are asking the Appellate Court to put Azem Syla back behind bars, who on Monday was released from detention pending trial. Former MP and General Commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), Azem Syla is facing corruption charges. Original post Here
Kosovo with new Anti-Corruption Legal Package
Kosovo Justice minister, Abelard Tahiri, says new Legal Package is expected to improve fight against corruption. In a Facebook post, Tahiri said that Kosovo remains committed to a rule of law state which will have direct impact on economic development of the country. Original post Here
Wess Mitchell refutes Serb media on proposing a ‘US package’ for Kosovo
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell during his visit to Pristina on Monday, refuted Serb media reports that the administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump has a specific plan on Serbia and Kosovo. Original post Here
Head of EU Office: Politics not to have role in appointing school directors
The Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, expressed her concern with situation in education system of Kosovo which is followed with the national strikes organised by teaching unionists. Original post Here
Thaci before US diplomat: No partition, autonomy for the north
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci during a joint press conference with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, who is visiting Pristina today, said the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia will be concluded in compliance with the Constitution and applicable laws of Kosovo and there …
US message on Kosovo Army: No one has the veto on Kosovo’s security
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, is visiting Pristina today. After meeting Kosovo President Hashim Thaci at International Airport of Pristina he sent a strong message on establishment of Kosovo Army. Mitchell said that no one has the veto on transformation of the Kosovo …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania is stepping up work on its European Union integration process, with more than 20 draft laws already prepared for Chapters 16 and 29. Deputy Finance Minister Endrit Yzeiraj said the first half of 2026 brought heavy workloads and strategic tasks, but EU integration remained a …
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 …