Vetevendosje activists jailed for attacking Parliament likely to face new trial
The Four Vetevendosje activists, found guilty of throwing an explosive device at the Parliament building in 2016 and convicted to jail terms, are expected to get a new trial. A source told Gazeta Express that the Court of Appeals will return the case to the point zero, thus dismissing the …
Haradinaj to US diplomat: We are lucky to have you as friend
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, is in London attending the Western Balkans Investment Summit, organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). On the sidelines of the Summit, Haradinaj met Matthew Palmer, Director for South Central European Affairs at the US Department of State when they discussed on …
Albanian President: The EU to lift visas for Kosovo, open negotiations with Albania
Albanian President Ilir Meta has received on Monday the European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker who is accompanied by the Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn. The EU senior officials are visiting Tirana as part of their Western Balkans tour. Original post Here
Serbia to invest €200 million for Nis-Merdare motorway
Serbia’s minister of Infrastructure, Zorana Mihajlovic, said that by the end of 2018 the Government will launch a tender and pick a contractor for the construction of a motorway linking Serbia with Kosovo. Original post Here
Juncker in Tirana: Not here with an accession date
The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker has arrived in Tirana on Sunday afternoon as part of the Western Balkans tour when he met the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. Original post Here
Kosovo presents half a billion Euro projects at the Western Balkans Investment Summit
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has arrived in London, attending the Western Balkans Investment Summit, organised by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Original post Here
Kosovo Consulate in France attacked, state flag removed
Kosovo’s Consulate in Strasbourg of France has been attacked over the weekend, when unknown people have removed the flag of Kosovo and damaged its coat of arms. The Government of Kosovo has condemned the attack. Original post Here
Pacolli says demarcation will be ratified by mid-March
Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, says ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro opens the way for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation. He said that it is very likley for Kosovo Assembly to vote its ratification by mid-March and not next Wednesday when MPs will convene …
Thaci: Serbia cannot join the EU without recognising Kosovo
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci during an interview with the regional TV N1 said that he expects at the end of the dialogue with Serbia, Kosovo becomes member of the United Nations. He also said that a final agreement on normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia might be reached by …
Juncker kicks off Balkan tour with visit to Macedonia, Albania
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has started his Western Balkans tour by visiting Macedonia and Albania on Sunday in a bid to expand the European Union and explain to the region leaders the EU strategy on Western Balkans which was published at the beginning of this month. 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, …