KLA Veterans launched petition against Kosovo war crimes court
Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) war veterans have launched a petition asking amending of the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office, established to prosecute and try ex-KLA members on alleged war crimes. Original post Here
Jevtic: Kosovo Serb children should learn Albanian language
Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo should build mutual trust, whereas Kosovo Serb children should learn Albanian in order to establish a better communication in the future, said Dalibor Jevtic, deputy prime minister of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo's bid for Council of Europe membership in January 2018, says DPM Hoxhaj
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, said during Government’s meeting on Friday that during this month or January 2018 at latest, Kosovo will submit its application for membership into the Council of Europe. Original post Here
Veseli on official visit to Great Britain
Chairman of Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, has on Wednesday travelled to Great Britain where he will met high officials of Conservative Party. Original post Here
Serb accused of war crimes chooses to remain silent
The EULEX Special Prosecutor dealing with war crimes, Paul Flynn, interviewed Kosovo Serb man Darko Tasic, who is suspected of being involved in war crimes against civil population in Krusha e Vogel. Original post Here
Kosovo and US Company Contour Global reach agreement on construction of the new power plant
Kosovo Government and the US Company Contour Global reached an agreement of over 1 billion euro, on construction of new power plant which will become operational in 2023. Original post Here
Thaci introduces Preparatory Team for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has established on Wednesday the Preparatory Team for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He said that this is the first concrete step towards establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, an initiative promoted by President’s Office. Original post Here
Kosovo's chief mufti, Sabri Bajgora in defence of imams accused of terrorism
“Some of the accusations against Kosovo imams served for media propaganda. If these accusations turn to be true, we will respect court’s decision, but if confirmed that they are innocent, the Kosovo Islamic Community expects a public apology.” This was stated by Kosovo chief mufti, Sabri Bajgora, who appeared as …
Serwer: Situation in Balkans might deteriorate
US expert on the Balkans, Daniel Serwer, sees the Balkans as a stability problem. Serwer made this comment speaking to the N1 broadcaster in Bosnia-Herzegovina, after the US NGO published its “Preventive Priorities Survey 2017.” Original post Here
Macedonian PM announces international probe on Kumanovo shooting
Macedonian Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev, who is paying an official visit to Kosovo, said that there will be an international probe on Kumanovo case. Eight police officers died in a two-day armed confrontation in 2015, as well as 10 members of an armed group, some of them from Kosovo. Original …
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