Kosovo Army creation irreversible process, says deputy minister of KSF
Deputy Minister of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), Burim Ramadani, says that by the end of the year the Parliament will approve the package of laws enabling transition of the KSF into Kosovo Army. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Ambassador to US meets Ivanka Trump
Kosovo’s Ambassador to US, Vlora Citaku, met Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US President Donald Trump. Original post Here
Kosovo Government lost legitimacy, says opposition leader
Chief of parliamentary group of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Avdullah Hoti, said that the Parliament of Kosovo is dysfunctional and the country should announce snap elections to restore democratic order. Original post Here
EU unjust towards Kosovo, says Hungarian Foreign Minister
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó who is visiting Pristina today said the European Union is unjust towards Kosovo related to visa liberalisation and said his country will support Kosovo-Serbia agreement. Original post Here
Spain finally agrees to allow Kosovo athletes use state symbols
Spain has decided to allow athletes from Kosovo to use their national symbols, anthem, and flag while participating in international sporting events being held in the country. The move came after Spain, who is one of the five EU members which has not recognised Kosovo, refused to allow Kosovo athletes …
Kosovo’s Opposition Wants Parliament Dissolved
Avdullah Hoti, chief of Kosovo’s biggest parliamentary group, LDK, said Wednesday that most of the scheduled meetings of Parliament’s Committee have failed due to absence of ruling coalition MPs. He urged parties to sit together and agree on dissolution of Parliament. Original post Here
Court of Appeals confirms acquittal of Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister of war crimes
The Court of Appeal has confirmed on Wednesday the acquittal of Kosovo’s Deputy Prime Minister, Fatmir Limaj, charged of failing to prevent the killings of two Albanians in 1998, when he was a commander in the Kosovo Liberation Army. Original post Here
German Ambassador says Berlin supports Kosovo’s membership in Interpol
German Ambassador to Serbia, Thomas Schieb, says Berlin will support Kosovo’s membership in Interpol, because believes that it would contribute to fighting crime. Original post Here
According to Kremlin, Putin drew attention to Kosovo’s President over Serbia
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a brief conversation with Kosovo President Hashim Thaci in Paris, Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Minister calls on EU to keep its word on visa liberalisation
Kosovo’s Minister of the European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, called as ‘irrational’ dilemmas of some of the EU members related to visa liberalisation for Kosovo citizens. She said that such dilemmas seriously harm EU’s credibility. Original post Here
Japan has supported 80 projects across Albania through grants under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects programme, Ambassador Kikuko Kato told the Albanian Telegraphic Agency. The projects address basic needs and directly support local communities, including through public hospitals, schools, local authorities and non-governmental organisations. Kato said Japan …
Albania will host Belarus at Air Albania Stadium on Saturday in its opening match of the Nations League. Kick-off is at 20:45. The game also marks Italian coach Rolando Maran’s first official match in charge of the national team. Maran said he had seen commitment and motivation from the players …
New US Ambassador to Albania Eric Wendt formally began his diplomatic mission on Saturday. He presented his credentials to President Bajram Begaj at the Palace of Brigades. The two also held a private meeting. Wendt has more than 34 years of service in the US military, much of it with …
Eric Wendt officially took office this Saturday as the new U.S. Ambassador to Albania, following a meeting with President Bajram Begaj at the Palace of Brigades. Wendt was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in June with 51 votes in favor and 47 against, receiving final approval for his diplomatic post. …
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged the international community to establish a global agreement on sovereign and democratic artificial intelligence during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. First, Rama warned that the misuse of content distribution now threatens freedom of speech. He said citizens must know …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania became the first country to introduce an artificial intelligence instrument into the architecture of government through Diella, the country’s AI minister. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama stressed that the initiative was not designed to transfer sovereignty from people …
The Albanian government has approved a decision declaring the village of Vuno an immovable cultural heritage site and a Historical Center, while also defining its protected zone. According to the decision, authorities established the boundaries of Vuno’s Historical Center based on zoning maps and coordinates within the Albanian Geodetic Reference …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Before delivering his speech, Rama shared a photo on social media standing beside the Albanian flag at the UN headquarters. “Proud of Albania,” Rama wrote alongside the image. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania is developing an artificial intelligence-powered Digital Mirror designed to identify manipulation in real time. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama said the Digital Mirror will not act as an arbiter of opinion. Instead, it will serve as a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a photograph shortly before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In the image shared on social media, Rama is seen standing beside the Albanian flag as he waits to take the podium at the UN. Rama is in New …