Human remains found in Gjakove may belong to Kosovo Serbs killed during the war
Human remains of at least three people discovered in a targeted alleged mass grave near Gjakova, may belong to Kosovo Serbs who were killed during the war, Kosovo TV channel KTV has learned. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb leader says Association ‘stronger’ than Republika Srpska
Mayor of Mitrovica North and head of Srpska List, Goran Rakic, said that they informed Vienna and Berlin that the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities in Kosovo will be established in compliance with the Brussels agreement. Original post Here
U.S. Department of State: Kosovo facing corruption, interference in judiciary
The U.S. Department of State says that the most significant human rights issues in Kosovo during 2017 included assaults on journalists; violence against displaced persons; endemic government corruption; lack of judicial independence, including failures of due process and selective implementation of decisions; and violence against members of ethnic minorities and …
KP Director Shpend Maxhuni appointed as head Kosovo Intelligence Agency
Shpend Maxhuni, current General Director of the Kosovo Police (KP) has been appointed as Director of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA). Original post Here
Kosovo’s biggest opposition party insists in early elections
The biggest opposition party in Kosovo – Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), has initiated a meeting of all political party leaders to discuss early elections. Head of parliamentary group of LDK, Avdullah Hoti, told Gazeta Express that such a roundtable is necessary considering that current Government has lost its legitimacy. …
Bulgaria promises respect of Kosovo’s dignity in the EU-WB6 Summit in Sofia
Kosovo First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, is in Sofia when he met his Bulgarian counterpart Ekaterina Zahrieva. According to a press release issued by Kosovo Foreign Ministry, Pacolli was told that Kosovo’s dignity in the EU-Western Balkans Summit set to be held on 16-17 …
Visa liberalisation confirmation before summer recess, says Kosovo PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj addressing Parliament on Friday said that the European Union will confirm visa liberalisation for Kosovo before summer recess. Original post Here
Djuric to visit Kosovo today with Pristina’s permission
Head of Serbia’s Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, will be visiting Kosovo today to attend a political activity in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
President Thaci not afraid of Special Court
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci in an interview with the TV7 program ‘Pressing’ hosted by Leonard Kerquki, said that he is not afraid of the Kosovo Special Court which will deal with alleged crimes committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). Thaci who was political representative of the KLA during Kosovo …
Kosovo President: Arrest of Gulenists was wrong
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci in a televised interview for T7 admitted for the first time that the arrest and deportation of the six Turkish men suspected of their links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement was wrong. Thaci has earlier publicly endorsed the extraditions, saying the six Turks were a danger to …
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 …