Kosovo opens embassy in UAE
Kosovo opened its embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli and President Hashim Thaci attended the ceremony, FM Behgjet Pacolli announced in his Facebook. He said that UAE was the first Arab country to recognise Kosovo’s Independence. Original post Here
Kosovo needs NATO’s support on KSF, says PM Haradinaj
Initiatives and projects of the NATO Advisory and Liaison Team (NALT) for the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), was the main topic discussed during the meeting of Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, and NALT director, General Ralf Hoffmann. Original post Here
Head of EU Office reacts after Serbia disinvites Kosovo MPs
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, says the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels is about exchange and free contacts between Kosovo and Serbia, and asked both countries to continue the dialogue on normalisation of relations. Original post Here
Haradinaj to European Parliament VP: Visa Liberalisation vital for Kosovo citizens
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has received on Thursday Vice President of the European Parliament and German MEP, Reiner Wieland, German Ambassador to Kosovo Christian Heldt and head of the Konard Adenauer Office in Kosovo, Johanes Rey. Original post Here
Cypriot President: Kosovo Independence is unlawful
President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiades during a meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade said that as long as UN Security Council 1244 Resolution is in force, “the declaration of Kosovo’s independence will be unlawful.” Original post Here
European Parliament VP tells Kosovo politicians not to make promises on visas
Vice President of the European Parliament, and German-centre right MEP, Rainer Wieland, urged Kosovo leaders not to raise expectations for their citizens by mentioning deadlines on visa liberalisation with the EU. Original post Here
Kosovo to get visa liberalisation by the end of this year, according to Speaker Veseli
Kosovo should get visa liberalisation by the end of this year after fulfilling all the EU’s criteria, said on Thursday Speaker of Kosovo Assembly, Kadri Veseli. Original post Here
Macedonian PM Zaev guest in Haradinaj’s house
Macedonian Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev accompanied by his wife Zorica, made a surprising visit to Kosovo on Wednesday. Original post Here
Western Powers Discuss In Washington Kosovo-Serbia Dialogue
Gazeta Express has learned that Western powers including the U.S., Great Britain, France, Italy, and Germany, have convened in Washington to discuss modalities of the final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Serbia’s two Anti-European actions on the Europe Day
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, reacted on the decision of Serbian authorities who banned a team of Kosovo Karate Federation from entering Serbia and cancelled invitations for Kosovo MPs to attend an event organised in Belgrade. Ironically the two anti-European actions were taken on the day celebrated as the …
Germany supports Albania’s membership in the European Union. However, Berlin says the pace of accession talks will depend on the implementation of reforms. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, German Ambassador to Tirana Karl Bergner praised Albania’s progress. He also stressed the importance of strengthening the rule of law and …
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Albania rose sharply during the first six months of 2026. FDI reached €1.144 billion, marking a 50% increase compared with the same period last year. Data from the Bank of Albania on the country’s balance of payments show that FDI flows reached €741 million in …
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha announced today that Luxair will launch direct flights between Luxembourg and Tirana. Hoxha welcomed the arrival of another European airline in Albania. He described the development as excellent news for the country. Starting March 29, 2027, Luxair will operate the new route …
Albania is exploring plans to build an LNG terminal on its Adriatic coast. The proposed terminal would receive US liquefied natural gas (LNG) by ship. It would then store the LNG and convert it from a liquid into gas. The gas could enter regional pipelines and reach countries across the …
Speaker of the Albanian Parliament Niko Peleshi met with Michael Hammer, chairman of the Austrian National Council’s Friendship Group with Albania, and its delegation. Peleshi highlighted the long-standing friendship between Albania and Austria. He said the two countries have strengthened their ties over the years through political cooperation and exchanges …
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, has been honored with the Key to the City of Mesquite, Texas, as part of his visit to the United States. The key was presented to Berisha by Mesquite Mayor Daniel Aleman Jr., according to the Democratic Party’s press office. “During the …
Judges across the Republic gathered for an extraordinary meeting at the Justice Center, where they adopted a joint position regarding the freezing of magistrates’ salaries. The statement was read by Judge Alda Sadiku, who stressed that the judiciary’s demands are not subject to negotiation because, according to the judges, they …
The average salary in Albania exceeded 92,000 lek in the second quarter of the year, increasing by 10% in one year. However, significant disparities remain, with the finance and technology sectors paying more than double the national average. The average salary in Albania continued to rise during the second quarter …
Following the closing arguments presented by Chief Prosecutor Kimberly West and the prosecutor in the case, the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office in The Hague has requested a six-year prison sentence for former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi in the case concerning obstruction of justice. “Based on all the evidence and facts, the …
The government is expected to take a new approach to housing. The new National Housing Program provides for six new schemes, focusing on young families and young people who face difficulties in securing a home. During the presentation, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that the program is not simply a …