Thaci says Vucic’s ‘Kosovo is Serbia’ statement predictable
Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic during his visit to northern part of Mitorvica on Saturday said that ‘Kosovo is Serbia’. But Kosovo President Hashim Thaci considers as a ‘populist statement’ which as he said was predictable. Original post Here
Kosovo Assembly removes from the agenda abrogation of Special Court law
Kosovo Assembly’s Presidency will convene on Monday to discuss 18 points of the agenda for the upcoming plenary session. According to a press release of the Assembly’s press service the discussion on abrogation of the Law on Special Court, initiated by ruling coalition MPs, has been removed from the agenda. …
Serbian and Russian media publish fake news on alleged arrests as Serbian President visits Kosovo
The news on alleged arrest of six Albanians in the village of Laplje Selo near Gracanica, inhabited by Serbs, published by the Russian media outlet Sputnik and reran by Serbian media is fake. The Kosovo Police confirmed to Gazeta Express that the situation appears stable and their officers have not …
Serbian president Vucic visits Kosovo
Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic, is visiting Kosovo today days after a Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic was killed in northern part of Kosovo inhabited mainly by Serbs. Original post Here
Kosovo judokas grab gold and silver at Grand Prix Tunis
Kosovo judokas won top medals at the International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Prix in Tunis, after Nora Gjakova and Distria Krasniqi claimed gold and silver medals respectively. Original post Here
Kosovo authorities publish the contract on building of new power plant
Kosovo Minister of Economic Development, Valdrin Lluka, has on Friday published the commercial contract on construction of the power plant “New Kosova”. Original post Here
Kosovo Minister asks Serbia dealing with war crimes
Kosovo Minister of Justice, Abelard Tahiri, during an interview with the Belgrade daily Danas identified two main obstacles which prevent cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia in the judiciary. Tahiri said Serbia shows no willingness to deal with crimes committed during 1990s, and continues efforts to prevent Kosovo from joining the …
British Embassy experts excluded from Trepca
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and British Ambassador to Pristina, Ruairi O’Connell on 10 October 2017 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing for the Embassy to assist in recruiting credible people in the publicly-owned enterprises boards. But the government has violated the MoU in less than three months …
Serbian Minister: Kosovo authorities don’t want to uncover Ivanovic’s killers
Serbian Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic said on Thursday Pristina was refusing to cooperate with Serbian authorities in the probe into the murder of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic. Original post Here
Haradinaj’s Government asks Podgorica’s help on demarcation
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj is trying to find “an excuse” to ask members of Kosovo Assembly to support the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro, the daily Koha Ditore reported. The Government has asked Podgorica’s help to overcome the stalemate, sources told the daily. Original post Here
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 …
TIRANA, August 7 – New amendments to Albania’s Road Code entered into force today. The changes introduce stricter measures for traffic violations to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Drivers who repeatedly operate vehicles while under the influence of alcohol will permanently lose their driving licence. The new rules also …