Rade Serbedzija ‘interested’ to play Kosovo hero Adem Jashari
Kosovo film director and screenwriter, Luan Kryeziu, who is making final preparations for shooting a feature movie depicting the life of the Kosovo hero Adem Jashari, a founding member of the KLA, says Croatian actor Rade Serbedzija was offered to play the leading role of the Kosovo hero. Original post …
Haradinaj says Kosovo to have its army soon
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, attended on Monday the military ceremony of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) organised in “Adem Jashari’s barracks in Pristina, commemorating 20th anniversary of the heroic fall of the KLA martyr Adem Jashari and his family members. Original post Here
Thaci: No one has the right of stopping establishment of Kosovo Army
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, said on Monday that transformation of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) into Armed Force of Kosovo will happen in compliance with the Constitution. Original post Here
Delawie: Demarcation closer than ever to ratification
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, said that ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro is closer than ever to ratification. Original post Here
Kosovo Commemorates Founding Father Of The KLA
Commemoration ceremonies held all over the country to mark the20th anniversary of the killings of Kosovo Liberation Army commander Adem Jashari and his family. Original post Here
Minister reveals new details in killing of Kosovo Serb leader, Oliver Ivanovic
Kosovo Minister of Internal Affairs, Flamur Sefaj, says the Kosovo Police knows the name of the owner of the torched car used in the murder of Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic, killed on 16 January in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
Kosovo unveil Swiss Bernard Challandes as new coach
Swiss Bernard Challandes has been unveiled as the new coach of Kosovo’s national team, signing a two year contract on Friday to replace Kosovo Albert Bunjaku who resigned last year after poor results during qualification games for World Championship Russia 2018. Original post Here
Opposition says Kosovo President not mandated to negotiate with Serbia
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) held a press conference on Friday, asking Kosovo President Hashim Thaci to report to Kosovo Parliament related to his role on the dialogue with Serbia stating that he is mandated to lead political talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. Original post Here
Srpska List to vote demarcation next week
Kosovo First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Serbian MPs are expected to vote ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Pacolli denies agreement with Srpska on demarcation
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, has reacted following reports that he reached an agreement with Serbian authorities to block ratification of the demarcation until Serbia holds mayoral elections in its capital, Belgrade. 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 …