Chinese Ambassador: ‘Kosovo is Serbia’
Chinese Ambassador to Belgrade, Li Manchang, said to Beijing Kosovo is Serbia and that is not going to change. Original post Here
Erdogan supporters march in Pristina on anniversary of failed coup in Turkey
Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyp Erdogan marched Sunday in Pristina to commemorate the anniversary of 2016 year’s failed coup in Turkey. Original post Here
Serbs continue building wall near the Mitrovica Bridge
Kosovo Serbs continued Sunday building a long wall in the northern part of Iber Bridge in Mitrovica. The wall is being built in the “Kolasinska” street near the “King Petar” square and will be long 37.5 meters with the height up to 70 centimetres. Original post Here
Kosovo’s aspiration is UN membership, don’t discuss statehood with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, on 18 July is set to meet in Brussels his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic, in the framework of EU-facilitated dialogue. Thaci will be accompanied by a high level delegation composed of the state leaders including Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who will …
Kosovo leaders set to meet Mogherini on 18 July in Brussels
Leaders of ruling coalition parties have reached an agreement on Friday on representation of Kosovo in the dialogue with Serbia. The leaders of the main coalition parties have decided to travel to Brussels on 18 July to meet the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, who is facilitator of the …
Kosovo Parliament Speaker presents a platform on dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo Assembly Speaker and chairman of the ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, has presented Friday a draft document aimed at reaching a consensus in the dialogue with Serbia. He presented the new plan during a meeting that leaders of ruling coalition held today with President Hashim Thaci. …
Delawie urges Kosovo leaders to create an inclusive, expert team in dialogue with Serbia
US Ambassador to Pristina, Greg Delawie, urged Kosovo to focus on creation of an inclusive, expert, consensus team in dialogue with Serbia. Original post Here
Haradinaj ‘respects’ the initiative conditioning dialogue with visas
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, said that he respects a draft resolution initiated by his party, AAK, who ask halting dialogue with Serbia until Kosovo gets visa liberalisation. Original post Here
Kosovo coalition partners agree on principles of dialogue with Serbia
Coalition partners gathered on Thursday to discuss a draft document on how Kosovo should be represented in the dialogue with Serbia. The coalition leaders reportedly disagree on who should lead the dialogue, after one of the coalition partners Nisma headed by Fatmir Limaj is against President Hashim Thaci to take …
Serbian MPs sit along ruling coalition in Kosovo Parliament
The meeting of Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj on Thursday with the heads of Srpska List, Goran Rakic and Milan Radojicic, resulted with the return of Srpska MPs in the ruling coalition’s seats implying that they are returning in the Haradinaj-led coalition after months of boycott. Original post Here
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 …