Duchich: Thaci’s visit at Gazivoda, for internal political consumption
Colonel Nick Ducich, commander of the US KFOR troops in Kosovo, says situation in Kosovo is calm and stable. Commenting the visit of Kosovo president Hashim Thaci at Gazivoda lake last week, The US Colonel who is Serb ancestry said his visit is more for internal political consumption. Original post …
Kosovo’s President met his former enemies while visiting Serb controlled north
President Hashim Thaci who last week made a surprise rare visit to the northern part of Kosovo inhabited and controlled by Serbs, said that he chatted with local Serbs and some of them were his former adversaries during “armed conflict” in Kosovo. Thaci during the 1998-99 war in Kosovo was …
Kosovo Government reshuffle possible, senior PDK official says
Deputy chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Enver Hoxhaj, commenting on internal reforms of this ruling party, announced potential reshuffle of Government which as he said will affect some of the ministers of his party represented in Ramush Haradinaj’s Government. Original post Here
Serbia’s President admits that Kosovo might create its Army
Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, has commented recent actions of the Kosovo Government who initiated transition of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), a civilian force, into Army of Kosovo. In a press conference in Belgrade, Vucic admitted that Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj might create his army. Original post Here
Kosovo’s FM Pacolli: Putin is a good man
Kosovo’s Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, says Russian President is “a good man”. Original post Here
Veseli says PDK is undergoing reform
The chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, addressing journalists after a meeting of party’s chairmanship said the PDK is undergoing reform. The unannounced meeting of party’s heads came amidst reports that the Minister of Justice, Abelard Tahiri, has handed over his resignation to Prime Minister Ramush …
Thaci and Rama in Geneva plotting on Kosovo borders
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama have shared a joint picture attending the World Economic Forum taking place in Geneva of Switzerland. Thaci who is mastermind behind the idea on land swap with Serbia, continues plot with borders with the support of Albanian PM Edi Rama. …
China returns Kosovo report to UNSC
The UN Security Council will in November discuss UN secretary-general’s quarterly report about Kosovo, media in Belgrade are reporting. The UK and US did not include in the regular agenda of the UNSC reports on Kosovo. Original post Here
Haradinaj says US supports creation of Kosovo Army
Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, says he has full support of the US for creation of Kosovo Army. “The creation of Army is done job,” Haradinaj said in an interview with T7 show Pressing hosted by Leonard Kerquki. He also said that there will be no redrawing of borders in Kosovo. …
Kosovo opposition to file motion of no confidence
Avdullah Hoti, head of parliamentary group of main opposition party in Kosovo – LDK, says opposition will file a motion of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. Original post Here
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 …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke in his address to the United Nations General Assembly about the impact of disinformation and Artificial Intelligence on society, citing the “Flamingo Revolution” protests in Albania as an example. Rama claimed that the movement was driven by a fabricated narrative alleging an Israeli takeover of …
Tech concerns mount over elections in Serbia, spy chief’s arrest tests Albania’s NATO ties, protests over court verdicts continue in Kosovo and North Macedonia mulls impact of dangerous virus, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows. Original post Here
More than 9.4 million foreign nationals entered Albania in the first eight months of 2026, according to INSTAT. The figure represents a 5.3% increase from the same period in 2025. In August alone, foreign entries rose 2% year on year. The pace slowed from July, when entries increased 7.1%, but …