Wess Mitchell Set To Visit Kosovo Next Tuesday
A statement of the US Embassy in Pristina said Wess Mitchell, the assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, will arrive in Kosovo on 13 March when he will meet senior state leaders. Original post Here
Pacolli: Srpska to vote ratification of demarcation next week
Kosovo Parliament is expected to convene again next week to finally ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. MPs of Srpska List, who boycotted last week’s session, have definitely agreed to vote its ratification. This is what Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Behgjet Pacolli is saying, adding that Srspka has …
New round of Kosovo-Serbia technical dialogue on 19 March
European Commission spokesperson Maja Kocijancic, has announced that a new round of the technical dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade would take place in Brussels on March 19-21. Original post Here
Collaku: Serbia to be blamed for slowing clocks in Europe
Relevant world media are reporting that a dispute between Kosovo and Serbia has apparently slowed digital clocks around Europe—and it may have been going on for close to two months. Twenty-five countries on the continent are connected in an electric grid that runs on a synchronized frequency. The frequency is …
Senior US Diplomat Overseeing European Issues to visit Kosovo next week
Wess Mitchel, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, is expected to visit Pristina next week. Sources within Kosovo institutions have confirmed the news to Gazeta Express. Original post Here
Kurti asks revise of border with Montenegro before ratification of demarcation deal
The Vetevendosje leader, Albin Kurti, in a public letter addressed to Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, made a proposal on how to solve the border dispute with Montenegro. He said the borderline should be revised before Kosovo parliament ratifies the Agreement on demarcation. Original post Here
Two brothers killed in Malisheva
Two brothers were killed after midnight in the village Pllocice of Malisheva, police announced Friday. Original post Here
Kosovo Court Acquits Limaj of War Crimes
The Basic Court in Gjakova has acquitted Fatmir Limaj, former commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), of committing war crimes related to the killing of two Albanian civillians Ramiz Hoxha and Selman Binishi. Original post Here
Kosovo turns down Romania’s offer, asks Bucharest to recognise independence
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday in Bucharest after meeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic that he is ready to involve in finding a solution between Kosovo and Serbia. He said that a final solution cannot be imposed from outside and that he cannot imagine a solution that is not …
Verdict due in Fatmri Limaj’s war crimes trial
The Basic Court in Gjakova is expected to deliver today its verdict in a war crimes case against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander, Fatmir Limaj. Original post Here
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 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and State Police Director General Skënder Hita thanked around 300 police officers, firefighters and Armed Forces personnel involved in the Kruja wildfire operation. Lamallari praised their work in evacuating residents and managing the fire, which strong winds intensified. He said special forces, …