CEC certifies runoff election results
The Central Election Commission (CEC) today certified the final results of the mayoral runoff of 12 out of 19 municipalities held on 12 November. Original post Here
Thaci: Western Balkan countries to enter the EU in bloc
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, is attending the regional conference in Sofia, organized by the Government of Bulgaria and the World Bank. Original post Here
Kosovo court acquits 9 accused of attacking Serbian border guards
The Basic Court in Gjilan has acquitted on Wednesday a group of nine people accused of a 2012 attack against a border post in Dobrosin of Bujanovc, southern Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo sends KSF contingent to help Albania manage floods
The Government of Kosovo has approved the request of the Ministry of Kosovo Security Force (KSF) to send a contingent of the KSF for humanitarian operations in Albania after neighbouring country is struggling with floods. Original post Here
Veseli to EU representatives: Demarcation should be ratified, Brussels not to delay visa liberalisaiton
Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli, said on Wednesday that the demarcation with Montenegro should be ratified and his party – the PDK will support its ratification. The EU, according to Veseli, must act quickly and clearly regarding visa liberalisation for Kosovo citizens. Original post Here
Budget 2018 vote: Assembly fails to get quorum to pass bill
After long debate, the Draft Law on Budget 2018 was not approved in the first reading due to lack of quorum at the Assembly. Original post Here
EU committed to help Kosovo fight corruption
EU Office/EU Special Representative, EULEX and Heads of EU Missions in a joint press release on Wednesday announced that they remain committed to fighting corruption in Kosovo stating that this is important for the enlargement process. Original post Here
EU to observe local election in Kosovo
Central Election Commission (CEC) and the EU Office in Kosovo have signed on Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on observing local election in Kosovo expected to be held on 22 October. Original post Here
Albania – Macedonia match ends in stalemate
On Tuesday night, Albania and Macedonia men’s football teams met on the pitch in Mladost Stadium in Strumica, Macedonia for their 2018 World Cup qualifying match. Original post Here
Kosovo to get new Government soon, says Haradinaj
Ramush Haradinaj, candidate for prime minister from the PDK-AAK-Nisma coalition, said coalition partners met on Wednesday to consult on forming new institutions. According to Haradinaj, new institutions will be established by the end of this week. Original post Here
TIRANA, August 11 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to the dispute between Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha and Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric over Serbia’s intention to change the course of the Ibër River. Rama described the exchange as an interesting summer debate. He said Albania has no …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Tuesday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clear skies will prevail across the country. Passing clouds will develop over mountainous areas from midday through the afternoon. Local rain may accompany the clouds in the high mountains of southern Albania. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Authorities reported 25 wildfires across Albania over the past 24 hours. Firefighters have extinguished most of the blazes. Five remain active and 1 area remains under monitoring. The Ministry of Defence said 37 firefighting vehicles and 365 operational personnel joined the response. The Armed Forces provided …
TIRANA, August 11 – Dropull and its surrounding areas are emerging as an increasingly attractive tourist destination in Gjirokastër Municipality. Local tourism officials report a steady rise in visitor numbers each year. Foreign tourists have visited sites including the Adrianople amphitheatre in Sofratika, the Church of Lower Peshkëpi and Sotir …
TIRANA, August 11 – Shkodër Municipality is setting up a new tourist information office in the city centre. The facility will guide visitors and provide information about local destinations, activities and tourism services. The office will have dedicated staff and digital services. Visitors will receive free information throughout the day. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha has responded to Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric over the dispute surrounding the Ibër River. Duric said Albania had no hydrological basis to comment on Serbia’s management of its water resources. Hoxha said Albania would react if someone threatened Serbia’s water supply. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Justice Minister Toni Gogu has highlighted the balance between judicial independence and executive responsibility. He said the minister must not interfere in specific court cases. “Where judges and prosecutors act, the executive stays silent,” Gogu wrote in the first of 3 notes he plans to publish …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania recorded a positive natural population increase in the second quarter of 2026. The country registered 218 more births than deaths, according to preliminary data from the Institute of Statistics. Between April and June, authorities recorded 5,083 births, down 3% from the same period in 2025. …
TIRANA, August 11 – Customs revenue reached ALL 23.5 billion in July 2026. The figure increased by around ALL 223 million from the same month in 2025. According to data from the General Directorate of Customs, several major revenue items drove the increase. Value-added tax provided the largest contribution, with …
TIRANA, August 11 – Albania has increased funding for civil emergencies more than 13-fold over the past seven years. The budget rose from ALL 430 million in 2020 to ALL 5.79 billion in 2026, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said on Monday. Malaj said the higher funding will strengthen capacity to …