Hoxhaj to Der Standard: Statements of Austrian vice-chancellor misused for internal political discourse of Serbia
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and former foreign minister, Enver Hoxhaj, in a statement to Austrian daily Der Standard, said that statements of the Austrian vice-chancellor, Heinz-Christian Strache, who was quoted by Serb media as saying that “Kosovo is part of Serbia,” does not contribute in reconciliation of the Balkans nations, …
PM Haradinaj received Slovenian President Pahor
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has received on Tuesday Slovenian President Borut Pahor. Haradinaj said that the President confirmed the support of Slovenian state for Kosovo. Original post Here
Belgrade ready to continue dialogue with Kosovo, says Djuric
Director of Office for Kosovo at the Government of Serbia, Marko Djuric, met the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Jan Braathu, informing him that ‘Serbia is ready to continue the dialogue” with Kosovo. Original post Here
Donald Trump sends a letter to Kosovo President Thaci
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, has on Tuesday received a letter from the US President, Donald Trump congratulating him on the tenth anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence which will be celebrated on 17 February. Original post Here
EU Official: Kosovo has stagnated on visa liberalisation
Katerina Lopo, representative of the EU Office in Kosovo, said the EU is dissatisfied with the Kosovo’s engagement in fulfilling visa liberalisation criteria. Original post Here
Kosovo makes Winter Olympic debut in PyeongChang
Olympic team of Kosovo made historic march on Friday at the Pyongchang Olympic Stadium at the kick off of the winter games. Kosovo is participating in the Winter Games for the first time with only one athlete, alpine skier Albin Tahiri waving Kosovo flag at the opening ceremony. Original post …
Hoti: Prime Minister should resign if current demarcation deal is ratified in Parliament
Avdullah Hoti, chief of parliamentary group of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) confirmed his party’s support on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, stating that former opposition leaders misused this political cause to get to the power. He said that if current border deal is ratified …
Embassies ask Kosovo leaders to keep their word on abandoning plans to revoke Special Court law
Embassies of US, Germany, France, Great Britain and Italy in Kosovo, through a joint press release welcomed recent statements by Kosovo’s political leaders committing to abandon efforts to abrogate the Specialist Chambers. Original post Here
Haradinaj: Kosovo women who went to Syria have children with ISIS commanders
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, during an interview with the US Daily Beast, said that during his trip to the US he will talk with the Pentagon and the State Department about the security issues threatening a stable future of Kosovo. PM Haradinaj commenting on the Kosovars who joined terrorist …
Kosovo readies for 10th anniversary independence celebration
Kosovo is making final preparations to celebrate 10th anniversary of its independence on 17 February with the decoration of Pristina’s squares with Kosovo flags. Original post Here
Pristina and Tirana push back against Kyiv’s stance, insisting that Kosovo’s sovereignty cannot be diminished or equated with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Tirana Times , August 09, 2026 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s confirmation in Belgrade that Kyiv has not changed its position on Kosovo has triggered criticism in Albania and …
The agreement with Turkey and nuclear-armed Pakistan strengthens Riyadh’s position as a central architect of regional security, while reflecting a broader shift toward a more multipolar international system. Tirana Times, August 08, 2026 – The signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan represents more …
Activist Julide Yazici, who is wanted by Turkey, was remanded in custody in Tirana pending extradition proceedings, despite having political asylum status in France. Original post Here
TIRANA, August 7 – The “Fustanella” (Albanian kilt) exhibition has opened at the Ethnographic Museum in Berat, presenting one of the most recognizable symbols of Albanian cultural identity through a blend of art and tradition. The exhibition presents the fustanella, the traditional pleated kilt worn by Albanian men, as both …
TIRANA, August 7 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Naval Vessels Division of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Muggiano as part of cooperation on the Fincantieri Albania project in Vlora. The Muggiano facility is one of Europe’s leading centers for the construction of naval vessels and maritime defense systems. During …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania’s Electricity Distribution System Operator (OSHEE) has strengthened technical and operational measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in Lezha and Shëngjin during the summer tourist season through investments in the distribution network. Speaking from the reconstructed Lezha substation, OSSH engineer Marjo Lajthia said the investments have …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania’s Civil Protection Agency reported eight active wildfires across the country on Thursday, while firefighters brought several blazes under control in Elbasan County. Firefighting operations continue on Mount Dajti near Tirana. The response includes 30 firefighters, 10 staff from the Protected Areas Administration and an Albanian …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania attracted 1,955,099 foreign visitors in July 2026, extending the country’s tourism growth, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on Thursday. Gonxhja said the figure compares with 1,825,490 foreign visitors in July 2025. The increase of 129,609 visitors represents year-on-year growth of about 7.1%. …
Tirana Times, August 07, 2026 — Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime has brought new allegations against former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, widening one of the most politically sensitive investigations since the country launched its justice reform. Balluku appeared before the special prosecution office, known as SPAK, …
TIRANA, August 7 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that another section of Pan-European Transport Corridor VIII has opened for traffic as works continue on the Elbasan–Qafë Thana road axis. The new section stretches from the exit of Labinot-Fushë village to beyond Miraka village. It includes two lanes for both …