Albanian PM: Kosovo Specialist Chambers irreversible process
Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama, who is attending World Economic Forum in Davos of Switzerlandm said that the Law on Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office will not be abrogated. Original post Here
Kosovo takes over as CEFTA chair
Kosovo has taken over as chair of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) during a ceremony held on Wednesday in Brussels. Original post Here
Apostolova: Nobody is above the law
Presenting a report on judicial system, the Head of the EU Office, Nataliya Apostolova, said that nobody is above the law in Kosovo. Original post Here
Thaci claims Russia is trying to destroy Kosovo’s statehood and world order
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, in an editorial published by the official website of the World Economic Forum in Davos, suggested that countries like Kosovo need the active support of a united global community that is interested in supporting sustainable and equitable development across the globe. Original post Here
Kosovo set to play in UEFA Nations League
The UEFA Nations League is a new international football tournament, in which Kosovo’s men’s national team will participate in by competing against other European nations in a league format for a chance to qualify for the European Championship in 2020. Original post Here
Montenegro PM Dusko Markovic to visit Kosovo in February
Montenegro Prime Minister, Dusko Markovic, is expected to visit Kosovo on 6 February. The news has been confirmed to Gazeta Express by the Prime Minister’s Office. Original post Here
Exclusion of Kosovo from EU enlargement worries Kosovo EU minister
Kosovo Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, sees as concerning the fact that the new EU enlargement strategy for the Balkans excludes Kosovo from enlargement plans. Original post Here
Parliament confirms sending draft law on abolishing war crimes court to Government
The Parliament of Kosovo has confirmed on Tuesday that they have submitted a draft law to the government, pushing forward a controversial attempt to scrap the law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office, established to try alleged crimes of the KLA. Original post Here
KFOR Commander visits Mitrovica North
KFOR commander, Major General Salvatore Cuoci has visited on Tuesday Mitrovica North when he met chief of administration of this municipality, Adrijana Hodzic. The main topic of discussion was overall security situation in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
Kosovo and Serb prosecutors begin exchanging information in investigation of Ivanovic assassination
Serbia and Kosovo prosecutors have reached an agreement to exchange intelligence concerning the assassination of renowned Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic. Original post Here
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, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his gratitude and respect for Air Force pilots, firefighters, army special forces and police officers who protected residents during the wildfires in Kruja. In a social media post, Rama said the teams had overcome a difficult challenge. He said they had …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania will experience mostly clear and hot weather on Monday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clouds will appear occasionally around midday and in the afternoon, mainly over mountainous areas in the south. Southeastern areas may see brief periods of denser clouds. The sky will clear …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s Defence Ministry reported 8 wildfires across the counties of Tirana, Fier, Durrës and Lezha. Six remain active, while authorities have brought 2 under control or placed them under monitoring. A total of 227 personnel are working on the ground. Authorities have also requested 50 additional …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albin Kurti of the Self-Determination Movement (LVV) asked for more time for political talks on August 8. He did not nominate a candidate for parliament speaker. As a result, the constitutive session did not continue. Tensions rose after Time Kadriaj, an MP from the Alliance for …
TIRANA, August 10 – The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) has launched a national information and promotion campaign for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). AIDA is working with 10 municipalities and the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC) on the campaign. The initiative will provide businesses with information on financing opportunities, exports, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Farka Air Base today and met Air Force pilots involved in wildfire operations. The pilots have carried out aerial missions in several areas affected by fires in recent days. Nufi thanked the pilots for their work and commitment. He also …
TIRANA, August 10 – Gjirokastër continues to attract visitors from around the world with its history, architecture, landscape and cuisine. Tourists from the United States, France, Spain and Italy shared their impressions during visits to Gjirokastër Castle. An American tourist praised the castle’s rich history and age. She said the …
TIRANA, August 10 – Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko has called President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement on Kosova’s independence a diplomatic mistake. Goncharenko, who initiated a draft law on recognising Kosova in the Ukrainian parliament, reacted to Zelensky’s remarks in Belgrade. Zelensky said Ukraine had no plans to change its position on …
Experts say the government’s move to ditch a controversial concession contract to build Vlora International Airport, at significant cost to taxpayers, highlights structural weaknesses in Albania’s public-private partnership framework. Original post Here