‘The Wolves’: Serbia’s secret unit to cause unrest in Kosovo
Serbia is preparing a secret plan to cause unrest in Kosovo during 2018. This is one of the conclusions of a document published on Monday by the Kosovo Institute for International Studies. Original post Here
Mogherini speaks to Thaci and Vucic following the killing of Oliver Ivanovic
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, spoke by phone to Presidents Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia and Hashim Thaci of Kosovo following the killing of Oliver Ivanovic in North Mitrovica this morning. Original post Here
Kosovo Government: Ivanovic’s murder challenges rule of law
The Kosovo government has harshly condemned the assassination of the Serbian politician from Kosovo, Oliver Ivanovic, in front of his political party’s headquarters in north Mitrovica. Original post Here
Serbia halts talks in Brussels after killing of Kosovo Serb politician O.Ivanovic
Serbian delegation in talks with Kosovo has decided to stop negotiations with Kosovo delegation during the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels, and Serbia’s team was ordered to urgently return to Belgrade. The move came after the killing of the Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic, by unidentified gunmen in front of his …
Kosovo Serb politician Ivanovic killed in Mitrovica North
Oliver Ivanovic, a Kosovo Serb politician, was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen at the entrance of his party headquarters on Tuesday morning. Original post Here
Veseli: Special Court is inevitable
Speaker of Kosovo Assembly and chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, attending a commemoration ceremony marking the 19th anniversary of the Recak’s massacre, said that the Special Court which will deal with alleged crimes committed by the KLA, is inevitable, but still an overcoming challenge. Original …
Kosovo marks Recak massacre anniversary
Hundreds of Kosovo Albanians gathered in the village of Recak to mark the 19th anniversary of the massacre of 44 people by Serbian police in 1999. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Statement of Bosnian minister against Kosovo, to please Serbia
Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Enver Hoxhaj, has reacted after the statement of Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Minister, Igor Crnadak, who reiterated that Bosnia will not recognise Kosovo’s independence. Original post Here
Draft Law on demarcation proceeded to Assembly’s Presidency
Members of the Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs during a meeting on Monday have recommended the Assembly’s Presidency to decide whether the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro to include in the agenda of the next plenary session for ratification. Original post …
Kosovo delegation travels to Brussels today
Kosovo delegation composed by the head of Government’s delegation in talks with Serbia, Avni Arifi, advisor to President Hashim Thaci, Ardian Arifaj, Blerand Stavileci and two other advisor to Arifi whose names have not been revealed are to travel to Brussels when they will meet their Serbian counterparts on Tuesday …
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 …