Kosovo parties gather to discuss early election
Kosovo political representatives gathered on Wednesday in Pristina to discuss political crisis and early election. The political leaders agreed to meet today at the invitation of the biggest opposition party, LDK, who are saying that current Government has lost majority in Parliament and has no legitimacy to take important decisions. …
Kosovo: New Interior Minister takes office
Minister of Internal Affairs of Kosovo Bejtush Gashi has received today Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova. This was one of his first official meetings after being appointed Interior Minister last week. Original post Here
Rama: Albania deserves negotiations
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama says the recommendation of the European Commission for opening Albania’s accession negotiations should not be read as an opening of the negotiations. Original post Here
Tough fight to preserve Kosovo, says Serbian President Vucic
President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, said that Serbia is facing a difficult fight to preserve the independence of the country. Original post Here
EULEX to keep only Special Police in Kosovo after 15 June
The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo is expected to end its mission in Kosovo on 15 June. However the EU will continue its presence by leaving a special police unit in Kosovo for an indefinite period of time. Original post Here
EU Minister optimistic Kosovo will get visa liberalisation this year
Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, said Kosovo remains fully committed to its EU integration path by implementing the set criteria. Original post Here
Kosovo President: Russia’s recognition of Kosovo in Serbia’s interest
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, attending a debate on EU integration, said that Kosovo will become member of NATO and the United Nations during the second decade of its statehood. Original post Here
European Council President Donald Tusk to visit Kosovo tomorrow
Donald Tusk, European Council President, will visit Kosovo tomorrow, 26 April, to meet with Kosovo President Hashim Thaci. Original post Here
Haradinaj: Kosovo belongs to the European family
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haraidnaj is attending today the Brdo Summit, held under SEECP (South East Europe Cooperation Process). In his adressing to participants of the summit Hardainaj said that Kosovo remains committed to forums and regional cooperation initiatives, with the aim of achieving appropriate standards for Kosovo and the …
Serbia threatens Serbs with prison if they decide to join Kosovo Army
Director of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, called on Kosovo Serbs not to join the Army of Kosovo, and citing Serbian legislation he threatened local Serbs of severe punishments up to 10 years imprisonment, if they decide to become part of future army of Kosovo. Original post Here
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 …