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Mogherini’s Office asks realistic agreement between Kosovo and Serbia, did not comment on partition

The US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, said Friday that he was misunderstood when during a televised interview avoided commenting whether partition of Kosovo would be acceptable to Washington, sparking speculations that the US stance on Kosovo issue has changed. The Office of the EU High Representative, Federica Mogherini, who …

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Serbia bans entry of Kosovo's First Deputy Prime Minister, Behgjet Pacolli

Serbia’s authorities have not approved the request of the Kosovo’s Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli to visit the Sandzak region in Serbia. Pacolli was invited by the Bosniak National Council (BNV) to attend their debate on regional cooperation in Balkans. Original post Here

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Veseli and Fajon discuss further steps on visa liberalisaiton

Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli spoke on the phone on Friday with the European Parliament Rapporteur for visa liberalisation process with Kosovo, Tanja Fajon. Original post Here

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Reports of a change in US policy on partition of Kosovo are simply wrong, says Daniel Serwer

Daniel Serwer, a former State Department official who served as a U.S. special envoy in the Balkans, analysing the statements of the US Ambassador Greg Delawie, who was asked whether Washington supports partition of Kosovo, said that the Ambassador in his interview with Kosovo TV channel KTV did not mention …

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Pacolli to visit Sandzak as Kosovo Foreign Minister

Kosovo’s Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli received an official invitation to visit Sandzak in western Serbia. But Serbian Minister of Interior, Nebojsa Stefanovic, said that Pacolli has been informed that his visit has not been granted by authorities in Belgrade. However Jetlir Zyberi, advisor to Foreign Minister, says Pacolli will visit …

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Kosovo deserves visa-free regime, says President Thaci

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci says the European Commission (EC) positive recommendation on lifting visas for Kosovo is not a gift and was well-deserved by Kosovo. He made the comments during a joint press conference with the EU Commissioner on Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos in Brussels, who announced …

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It’s official: Avramopoulos confirms Kosovo fulfils all visa liberalisation benchmarks

The EU Commissioner on Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos says Kosovo has met all visa liberalisation benchmarks. He made the statements during a joint press conference with Kosovo President Hashim Thaci in Brussels. Original post Here

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Commissioner Avramopoulos confirms: Kosovo has fulfilled visa liberalization benchamrks

Dimitris Avramopoulos, European Commissioner on Home Affairs and Statehood, in an op.ed sent to the Kosovo daily Koha Ditore, which will be published on Thursday, has stated that Kosovo marked progress and fulfilled all visa liberalization benchmarks. Original post Here

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Kosovo leaders united on dialogue with Serbia, says PM Haradinaj after meeting Mogherini

Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, who is visiting Brussels as part of Kosovo high level delegation, said that they confirmed to the EU’s High Representative, Federica Mogherini, that Kosovo institutions are united when it comes to the dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here

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Mogherini: Thaci and Vucic agreed to reconvene in a few weeks' time

Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, hosted a meeting of the High Level Dialogue with President Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia. Original post Here

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UEFA Nations League: Tickets for San Marino-Albania Match Go on Sale

Tickets reserved for Albanian fans are now on sale for the San Marino-Albania match in the UEFA Nations League, League C. The match will take place on September 29, 2026, at the San Marino Stadium. Albanian fans who want to support the national team away from home can buy tickets …

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25 Years since 9/11, Begaj: A reminder of the terrible consequences of hatred; America showed the world It cannot be defeated

President Bajram Begaj has marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. He paid tribute to the 2,977 people who lost their lives. In a social media post, Begaj expressed his condolences and solidarity with the victims’ families and loved ones. “A quarter …

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Tourists Generate Around €2.4 Billion in Revenue in First Half of 2026

Foreign visitors spent a record €2.38 billion in Albania during the first six months of 2026, according to the latest data from the Bank of Albania. The figure marks the highest level ever recorded for the first half of a year. It also confirms the growing role of tourism in …

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25th anniversary of 9/11, U.S. Embassy in Tirana: We remember the victims and the resilience of the American spirit

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. In a Facebook post, the embassy honored the memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. It also paid tribute to the heroes who emerged in New …

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German Ambassador Bergner: Justice Reform a Key Factor in Albania’s Advancement Toward the EU

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 …

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Foreign Direct Investment Rises 50% to €1.14 Billion in Six Months

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 …

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Direct Luxembourg-Tirana Flights to Launch in 2027, Hoxha: Another European Airline Enters Albania

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 …

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Albania, US Company Argent LNG Sign Deal to Explore Adriatic Gas Terminal

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 …

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Peleshi: Parliamentary Cooperation with Austria Will Continue to Grow

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 …

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Berisha Honored with the Key to the City of Mesquite, Texas

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 …

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UEFA Nations League: Tickets for San Marino-Albania Match Go on Sale

Tickets reserved for Albanian fans are now on sale for the San Marino-Albania match in the UEFA Nations League, League C. The match will take place on September 29, 2026, at the San Marino Stadium. Albanian fans who want to support the national team away from home can buy tickets …

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25 Years since 9/11, Begaj: A reminder of the terrible consequences of hatred; America showed the world It cannot be defeated

President Bajram Begaj has marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. He paid tribute to the 2,977 people who lost their lives. In a social media post, Begaj expressed his condolences and solidarity with the victims’ families and loved ones. “A quarter …

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Tourists Generate Around €2.4 Billion in Revenue in First Half of 2026

Foreign visitors spent a record €2.38 billion in Albania during the first six months of 2026, according to the latest data from the Bank of Albania. The figure marks the highest level ever recorded for the first half of a year. It also confirms the growing role of tourism in …

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25th anniversary of 9/11, U.S. Embassy in Tirana: We remember the victims and the resilience of the American spirit

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. In a Facebook post, the embassy honored the memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives. It also paid tribute to the heroes who emerged in New …

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German Ambassador Bergner: Justice Reform a Key Factor in Albania’s Advancement Toward the EU

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 …

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Foreign Direct Investment Rises 50% to €1.14 Billion in Six Months

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 …

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Direct Luxembourg-Tirana Flights to Launch in 2027, Hoxha: Another European Airline Enters Albania

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 …

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Albania, US Company Argent LNG Sign Deal to Explore Adriatic Gas Terminal

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 …

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Peleshi: Parliamentary Cooperation with Austria Will Continue to Grow

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 …

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Berisha Honored with the Key to the City of Mesquite, Texas

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 …