Srpska: Albanians responsible for blockade
Serbian MP in Kosovo Assembly, Igor Simic, said that political parties representing Albanians are to be held responsible for today’s failure to constitute the Assembly of Kosovo. Original post Here
Pacolli: AKR key to unlocking political deadlock
Leader of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Behgjet Pacolli, says MPs of his party are “solution to the political deadlock” rather than only numbers to help other parties create majority. Original post Here
Sixth attempt fails to set up new Kosovo Assembly
Kosovo Assembly session leader, Adem Mikullovci, ended sixth constitutive meeting of Assembly after PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition admitted they lack necessary votes to vote the speaker. Original post Here
Kurti: PAN to propose another candidate after Veseli has no support
After PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition asked for additional time to constitute the Assembly, session leader, Adem Mikullovci, invited representatives of political parties to address MPs. Vetevendosje’s candidate for prime minister, Albin Kurti, stated that after 11 June election Kosovo is locked in political stalemate after failed to constitute the Assembly and …
Enver Hoxhaj: We don’t have majority, we need more time
Deputy chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Enver Hoxhaj, said during Thursday’s constitutive session of the Assembly that the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition is ready to propose their candidate for speaker admitting that they have no majority to propose the name of candidate for voting. Original post Here
PDK's Steering Committee convenes ahead of Assembly session
Steering Committee of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) convened on Thursday morning to discuss continuation of the constitutive session of Assembly set to be held today at 10:00hrs. Original post Here
Constitutive session of Assembly continues today
Kosovo Assembly will hold today its constitutive session with the only point of the agenda: election of speaker and his deputies. Original post Here
PDK candidate Valdete Idrizi promises unification of Mitrovica
Valdete Idrizi, running for Mitrovica South mayor proposed by the PDK, said that if elected she will work on building bridges of cooperation in this ethnically divided town. Original post Here
Mustafa after meeting Pacolli says LAA coalition is stable
Chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Isa Mustafa met on Wednesday Behgjet Pacolli, leader of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR) and confirmed that the pre-election coalition between LDK and AKR is stable. Original post Here
Limaj and Krasniqi confirm PAN’s presence in Assembly tomorrow
Chairman of Nisma Fatmir Limaj, and deputy chairman of PDK, Memli Krasniqi, confirmed that PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition MPs will attend constitutive session of Assembly on Thursday. Original post Here
The agreement with Turkey and nuclear-armed Pakistan strengthens Riyadh’s position as a central architect of regional security, while reflecting a broader shift toward a more multipolar international system. Tirana Times, August 08, 2026 – The signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan represents more …
Activist Julide Yazici, who is wanted by Turkey, was remanded in custody in Tirana pending extradition proceedings, despite having political asylum status in France. Original post Here
TIRANA, August 7 – The “Fustanella” (Albanian kilt) exhibition has opened at the Ethnographic Museum in Berat, presenting one of the most recognizable symbols of Albanian cultural identity through a blend of art and tradition. The exhibition presents the fustanella, the traditional pleated kilt worn by Albanian men, as both …
TIRANA, August 7 – Defense Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Naval Vessels Division of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Muggiano as part of cooperation on the Fincantieri Albania project in Vlora. The Muggiano facility is one of Europe’s leading centers for the construction of naval vessels and maritime defense systems. During …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania’s Electricity Distribution System Operator (OSHEE) has strengthened technical and operational measures to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply in Lezha and Shëngjin during the summer tourist season through investments in the distribution network. Speaking from the reconstructed Lezha substation, OSSH engineer Marjo Lajthia said the investments have …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania’s Civil Protection Agency reported eight active wildfires across the country on Thursday, while firefighters brought several blazes under control in Elbasan County. Firefighting operations continue on Mount Dajti near Tirana. The response includes 30 firefighters, 10 staff from the Protected Areas Administration and an Albanian …
TIRANA, August 7 – Albania attracted 1,955,099 foreign visitors in July 2026, extending the country’s tourism growth, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on Thursday. Gonxhja said the figure compares with 1,825,490 foreign visitors in July 2025. The increase of 129,609 visitors represents year-on-year growth of about 7.1%. …
Tirana Times, August 07, 2026 — Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime has brought new allegations against former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, widening one of the most politically sensitive investigations since the country launched its justice reform. Balluku appeared before the special prosecution office, known as SPAK, …
TIRANA, August 7 – Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that another section of Pan-European Transport Corridor VIII has opened for traffic as works continue on the Elbasan–Qafë Thana road axis. The new section stretches from the exit of Labinot-Fushë village to beyond Miraka village. It includes two lanes for both …
TIRANA, August 7 – New amendments to Albania’s Road Code entered into force today. The changes introduce stricter measures for traffic violations to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Drivers who repeatedly operate vehicles while under the influence of alcohol will permanently lose their driving licence. The new rules also …