PM Haradinaj after meeting Senator Ron Johnson: US support very important to Kosovo
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has received on Monday the U.S. Senator, Ron Johnson, who is paying an official visit to Kosovo. PM Haradinaj said that the U.S . support for Kosovo is very important. Original post Here
Guinea-Bissau reconfirms recognition of Kosovo, refuting Serbian FM Dacic
Guinea-Bissau has reconfirmed recognition of Kosovo as independent country. State minister of this country, Fabien Sagna, has on Monday handed over a letter of the President José Mário Vaz, confirming that this country recognises Kosovo. This reconfirmation refutes allegations of Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic who in November last year …
Albanian Police Rescue Eagle in a Special Operation
Albanian police in northern town of Puka were engaged in a special operation, not to catch criminals but to rescue an eagle, after environmentalists shared a video online showing the Albanian national symbol portrayed also in Albanian flag, tied up to its legs by illegal poachers. The bird is threatened …
Thaci met Shahriar Alam: Recognition from Bangladesh came at the very important moment for Kosovo
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci received on Monday the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Shahriar Alam, who came to Kosovo to attend celebrations od the tenth anniversary of Kosovo’s independence. Original post Here
EU considers as political interference Rama’s suggestion on a joint president for Albania and Kosovo
The European Commission has reacted to statements of the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama who addressing Kosovo Parliament on Sunday suggested a joint president for Albania and Kosovo. He made the proposal on the day Kosovo was celebrating 10th anniversary of independence. Original post Here
Vetevendosje Wants International Probe on Attacking Kosovo Parliament
The Vetevendosje movement in a press conference held on Monday asked the Government to launch an international investigation for their jailed activists, including an MP, who were found guilty on firing a grenade at the Kosovo Parliament building in 2016. Original post Here
Haradinaj Asks Thaci-Vujanovic Declaration be Voted in Parliament
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, asks the joint declaration signed last week by Kosovo and Montenegro presidents on border delineation be voted by Parliament. Haradinaj refers to the declaration as annex Agreement and insists that it should be legally binding. Original post Here
Parliament likely to vote demarcation this week
Kosovo Parliament is expected to convene this week in a new effort to vote the ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Sources within the Parliament confirmed to Gazeta Express that MPs most likely will convene this week, but they are waiting for Parliament’s Presidency to schedule new …
Thaci: Partition of Kosovo impossible
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci said that partition of Kosovo is impossible and said that there will be no autonomy for the northern part of the country inhabited mainly by Serbs. Original post Here
EU confirms: Kosovo-Serbia technical dialogue resumes on 26 February
The EU facilitated technical dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia will resume on 26 February. This was confirmed by Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson to the EU High Representative, Federica Mogherini. 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, …