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US gave 10 million Dollars to KSF for fighting terrorism, organised crime

US Secretaries, of Defence and Foreign Policy agreed to allocate 10 million Dollars for the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) for fighting in anti-terrorism operation and fighting international organised crime. Original post Here

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Kosovo Security Force gets US Humvees as the force is preparing for transition

The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) signed Tuesday a contract with AM General on purchasing 24 multifunctional military vehicles, whereas 27 Humvees will be donated by the US authorities. The Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that transformation of the KSF into army will be done in full coordination with the support …

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Serbian President gets support from France to reach an agreement with Kosovo

French President Emanuel Macron received on Tuesday his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic. During a joint press conference after the meeting, Vucic said that he got support from French President of reaching an agreement with Pristina. Original post Here

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President Thaci, institutional leaders travel to Brussels ahead of dialogue with Serbia

President Hashim Thaci announced Tuesday that he travelled to Brussels leading the Kosovo delegation consist of Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, and his three deputies, Behgjet Pacolli, Fatmir Limaj, and Dardan Gashi. According to Thaci Kosovo institutional leaders travelled to Brussels at the invitation of the …

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Haradinaj: Kosovo will get positive recommendation on visas

Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that Kosovo institutional leaders will travel on Wednesday to Brussels to discuss with the EU officials visa liberalisation, relations with the EU and dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here

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Kosovo PM Haradinaj pledges to fight extremism and terrorism

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has received on Monday the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Pete Marocco. Haradinaj has pledged to fight radicalism and extremism. The meeting was attended also by the US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie. Original post Here

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Serbia’s President Vucic follows Kosovo’s PM Pacolli in Twitter

Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, is now following on Twitter Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli. Original post Here

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OSCE asks solving of Oliver Ivanovic’s murder

The OSCE Mission in Kosovo called on Kosovo institutions to solve the killing of Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic, who was shot dead on 16 January 2018 in Mitrovica North. Original post Here

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European Commission to publish its recommendation on visas for Kosovo Thursday

Dimitris Avramopoulos, the European commissioner for migration, is expected to visit Kosovo on Thursday. Reportedly the EC senior official is expected to address Kosovo Parliament and confirm before Kosovo MPs that the Commission gave positive recommendation on waving visas for Kosovo citizens. Original post Here

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Kosovo PM Haradinaj to meet US Deputy Assistant Secretary Marocco

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj will receive today the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Pete Marocco. Original post Here

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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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Judges Issue Joint Statement: Salaries Must Be Unblocked Immediately or We Will Reduce Court Proceedings

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 …

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Average Salary Reaches 92,150 Lek, 1 in 4 Employees Earn the Minimum Wage

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 …

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The Hague Prosecution Seeks Six-Year Prison Sentence for Hashim Thaçi

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 …

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Rama Unveils “Housing Program”: Confiscated Properties to Be Used for Housing

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 …

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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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Judges Issue Joint Statement: Salaries Must Be Unblocked Immediately or We Will Reduce Court Proceedings

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 …

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Average Salary Reaches 92,150 Lek, 1 in 4 Employees Earn the Minimum Wage

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 …

News

The Hague Prosecution Seeks Six-Year Prison Sentence for Hashim Thaçi

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 …

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Rama Unveils “Housing Program”: Confiscated Properties to Be Used for Housing

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 …