MP Ilir Deda says demarcation with Montenegro cannot be negotiated
Member of Parliament representing Alternativa, Ilir Deda, said that current version of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro cannot be renegotiated. He said that the only solution is reaching a consensus and ratification by the Parliament of Kosovo. Original post Here
Pacolli visits Sweden
Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, is paying an official visit to Sweden, when he was received by his Swedish counterpart, Margot Wallstrom. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj visits KIA headquarters
Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj on Tuesday visited the headquarters of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA), when he was received by the director of the Agency, Driton Gashi. Original post Here
President Thaci calls on leaders to engage on granting Kosovo visa-free regime
President Thaci says time has come for Kosovo leadership to act for the interest of the state now that the European Commission is expected to publish its Enlargement Strategy on Western Balkans. The President even called on politicians to leave aside political causes and concentrate on the EU future. President …
Haradinaj: Demarcation with Montenegro cannot be negotiated
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj says no room is left to discuss the disputable Agreement on border demarcation with his Montenegro counterpart Dusko Markovic, who is expected to visit Pristina on 6 February. Original post Here
Air Pollution: Parliament to hold extraordinary session
The Speaker Kadri Veseli has initiated an extraordinary session of Parliament to address the quality of air in Pristina, Gazeta Express reports. His reaction came after Pristina was ranked as the most polluted city in the world. Original post Here
Kosovo resident receives first IV from US Embassy Pristina
Last week, the United States Embassy in Pristina announced on their Facebook page that they have given their first ever Immigrant Visa (IV) to a Kosovo resident. Original post Here
Albanian opposition to hold a protest on January 27
Albania’s two main political opposition parties, the Democratic Party (PD) and the Socialist Party for Integration (LSI), will hold a protest against the current government on Saturday, January 27. According to Albanian opposition they will protest against poverty, the economic crisis and problems in the judiciary. Original post Here
High Level Rule of Law Summit held in Pristina
Kosovo Prime Minister’s Office organised on Friday the 4th High Level Rule of Law Summit, focusing on the work of Kosovo Customs. Original post Here
Kosovo Assembly votes against dismissal of minister Dardan Gashi
MPs vote against a motion to dismiss deputy prime minister and minister of Diaspora, Dardan Gashi, who in a video leaked recently by media is seen shooting with a gun during a party organised in Fatmir Limaj’s house in Malisheva. 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, …