Kosovo President’s advisor: Association after signing of final agreement with Serbia
Blerim Shala, political advisor to President Hashim Thaci says the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities will not be formed before signing of the final agreement between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj attends SEECP Summit in Brdo
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, will attend on Tuesday the South East Europe Cooperation Summit (SEECP), which takes place in Brdo near Kranj, Slovenia. Original post Here
PM Haradinaj welcomes Veseli’s proposal on national unity platform
Kosovo Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), Ramush Haradinaj, welcomed the initiative of Speaker of Parliament and his coalition partner Kadri Veseli who called political leaders to unite and build a national consensus on important topics for Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo aspires UN Membership, says FM Pacolli
Minister of Foreign Affairs Behgjet Pacolli says key challenge is Kosovo’s integration into the United Nations and other international organisations. He said Kosovo’s journey towards full international recognition is being challenged by Serbia’s refusal to recognise Koosovo’s independence. Original post Here
Kosovo Speaker of Parliament calls political leaders to unite
Speaker of Parliament of Kosovo and chairman of the biggest ruling political party – the PDK, Kadri Veseli, has proposed a platform for unification of political parties to Original post Here
Kosovo to establish a Special Court to fight corruption
Kosovo is expected to establish a Special Court, specialized in dealing with corruption cases, says Kosovo Minister of Justice Abelard Tahiri. The move came after local and international reports identify corruption as one of the most pressing issues in Kosovo. Original post Here
Haradinaj: Serbia should be held to account for missing persons in Kosovo
Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj paid homages on Monday at the memorial dedicated to missing persons in Kosovo marking the begging of the Missing Persons Week in Kosovo. Haradinaj said that Serbia should be held accountable for all those missing in Kosovo since the end of the war in 1999. Original …
Spain loses weightlifting championships because of Kosovo
Spain has lost the hosting rights to a major continental weightlifting competition because of its political stance against independence of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo ready for Council of Europe membership bid
Kosovo has made all necessary preparations to bid for Council of Europe (CoE) membership however the Government officials give no date when the application will be submitted. Original post Here
Positive signals for Kosovo ahead of EU-WB6 Summit
All EU member countries have agreed to a draft statement ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit which will be held in Sofia on 17 May, overcoming internal disagreements related mainly to 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 …