Kosovo President insists on ‘adjustment of borders’
President Hashim Thaci reiterated on Monday that border adjustment is his proposal for a peaceful solution with Serbia. He made the comments after Speaker of Parliament and chairman of biggest ruling party, PDK, Kadri Veseli, opposed the idea of correction of borders. Original post Here
Kosovo PM: Change of borders is in Putin’s favour
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, says that change of borders in Balkans suits only to Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Original post Here
Political parties against Thaci’s idea on ‘correction’ of borders
Senior officials of ruling coalition parties AAK and Nisma are against the idea proposed by Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on correction of border, which is interpreted as a position on exchange of territory with Serbia. Against Thaci’s proposal are Nisma leader Fatmir Limaj and AAK senior official and MP Daut …
Kosovo ready to react to provocations, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said Friday that Pristina is ready to respond to any provocation and anyone acting against the law, adding that he did not have indication that something might happen. Original post Here
Thaci: No partition of Kosovo or autonomy for Serbs
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci reiterated Friday that there will be no partition or autonomy for Kosovo Serbs, adding however that he is working only for “a correction” of the border with Serbia, and eventual inclusion of Presheva Valley into Kosovo. Original post Here
Serbia’s president tells Kosovo Serbs to remain calm
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic in an open letter on Friday urged Kosovo Serbs to remain calm and pledged that as long as he held the office, Serbia would not allow their exodus or any organised criminal activities against them and their sanctities. Original post Here
EU’s Mogherini reminds to Thaci and Vucic the Agreement on avoiding tensions
Office of High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini said on Friday that the drafting process of the Statute of Community of Serb Municipalities (CSM) is still ongoing, adding that both Pristina and Belgrade have agreed on clear guidelines and deadlines. Original post Here
Kosovo President sacks deputy head of Intelligence Agency
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj took a decision on Friday to dismiss deputy head of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA), Latif Merovci. Original post Here
US Ambassador: EU statement should help us enjoy a nice weekend
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, said he is happy to see the EU statement that the draft statute of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities will be discussed in the next meeting in Brussels between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
US to deploy 125 troops to Kosovo
In September more than 125 Soldiers of the US Tennessee National Guard assigned to the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion will begin an 11 month deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian, the NATO-led international peacekeeping force which is responsible for establishing a secure environment in Kosovo. Original post …
Germany supports Albania’s membership in the European Union. However, Berlin says the pace of accession talks will depend on the implementation of reforms. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, German Ambassador to Tirana Karl Bergner praised Albania’s progress. He also stressed the importance of strengthening the rule of law and …
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Albania rose sharply during the first six months of 2026. FDI reached €1.144 billion, marking a 50% increase compared with the same period last year. Data from the Bank of Albania on the country’s balance of payments show that FDI flows reached €741 million in …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha announced today that Luxair will launch direct flights between Luxembourg and Tirana. Hoxha welcomed the arrival of another European airline in Albania. He described the development as excellent news for the country. Starting March 29, 2027, Luxair will operate the new route …
Albania is exploring plans to build an LNG terminal on its Adriatic coast. The proposed terminal would receive US liquefied natural gas (LNG) by ship. It would then store the LNG and convert it from a liquid into gas. The gas could enter regional pipelines and reach countries across the …
Speaker of the Albanian Parliament Niko Peleshi met with Michael Hammer, chairman of the Austrian National Council’s Friendship Group with Albania, and its delegation. Peleshi highlighted the long-standing friendship between Albania and Austria. He said the two countries have strengthened their ties over the years through political cooperation and exchanges …
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, has been honored with the Key to the City of Mesquite, Texas, as part of his visit to the United States. The key was presented to Berisha by Mesquite Mayor Daniel Aleman Jr., according to the Democratic Party’s press office. “During the …
Judges across the Republic gathered for an extraordinary meeting at the Justice Center, where they adopted a joint position regarding the freezing of magistrates’ salaries. The statement was read by Judge Alda Sadiku, who stressed that the judiciary’s demands are not subject to negotiation because, according to the judges, they …
The average salary in Albania exceeded 92,000 lek in the second quarter of the year, increasing by 10% in one year. However, significant disparities remain, with the finance and technology sectors paying more than double the national average. The average salary in Albania continued to rise during the second quarter …
Following the closing arguments presented by Chief Prosecutor Kimberly West and the prosecutor in the case, the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office in The Hague has requested a six-year prison sentence for former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi in the case concerning obstruction of justice. “Based on all the evidence and facts, the …
The government is expected to take a new approach to housing. The new National Housing Program provides for six new schemes, focusing on young families and young people who face difficulties in securing a home. During the presentation, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the program is not simply a …