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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

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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

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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

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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 …

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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High passenger and vehicle flows at Albania’s ports and border crossings

TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …

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Inflation rises to 3.4% in July, transport leads price increases at 8%

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …

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“Mokra n’Fest” brings tradition and culture together in Pogradec

TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …

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Durrës Port records more than 75,000 passengers in first 10 days of August

TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …

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Foreign tourists fill Durrës, praising beaches, hospitality and prices

TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …

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Problem loans fall to 3.7% in June, lowest level since 2007

TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …

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High wildfire risk in 5 municipalities as temperatures reach 40°C

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …

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Albania handles more than 240,000 flights through July

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …

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FM Hoxha: Albania opposes any unilateral change to the Ibër River

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania opposes any unilateral change to the course of the Ibër River, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said today. He was responding to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s remarks about a possible change to the river’s course and the involvement of Serbian experts and …

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Interior minister Lamallari, police chief Hita thank 300 personnel for fighting Kruja fire

TIRANA, August 10 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and State Police Director General Skënder Hita thanked around 300 police officers, firefighters and Armed Forces personnel involved in the Kruja wildfire operation. Lamallari praised their work in evacuating residents and managing the fire, which strong winds intensified. He said special forces, …

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High passenger and vehicle flows at Albania’s ports and border crossings

TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …

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Inflation rises to 3.4% in July, transport leads price increases at 8%

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …

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“Mokra n’Fest” brings tradition and culture together in Pogradec

TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …

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Durrës Port records more than 75,000 passengers in first 10 days of August

TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …

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Foreign tourists fill Durrës, praising beaches, hospitality and prices

TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …

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Problem loans fall to 3.7% in June, lowest level since 2007

TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …

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High wildfire risk in 5 municipalities as temperatures reach 40°C

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …

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Albania handles more than 240,000 flights through July

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …

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FM Hoxha: Albania opposes any unilateral change to the Ibër River

TIRANA, August 10 – Albania opposes any unilateral change to the course of the Ibër River, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said today. He was responding to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s remarks about a possible change to the river’s course and the involvement of Serbian experts and …

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Interior minister Lamallari, police chief Hita thank 300 personnel for fighting Kruja fire

TIRANA, August 10 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and State Police Director General Skënder Hita thanked around 300 police officers, firefighters and Armed Forces personnel involved in the Kruja wildfire operation. Lamallari praised their work in evacuating residents and managing the fire, which strong winds intensified. He said special forces, …