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
Haradinaj pessimistic about Thursday’s session of Assembly
Ramush Haradinaj, candidate for prime minister of the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition said that it is very likely that they will not be ready for constitutive session of Assembly on Thursday. “It is very likely that we will not be ready to start tomorrow,” he said. Original post Here
In Sarajevo and Pristina, women are paid to wear full veil in public, says Austrian FM
Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz has called on the EU “to bring the Balkans into its orbit.” In an interview for Germany’s Handelsblatt, Kurz “warned of the growing influence of Turkey and Saudi Arabia.” Original post Here
Over 130 journalists from region condemn attack on Kosovo journalist, Parim Olluri
Over 130 journalists from Slovenia, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Kosovo have strongly condemned the attack on Kosovo journalist Parim Olluri, who was assaulted by unknown persons on 16 August in front of his apartment. Original post Here
Haradinaj confirms negotiations with Pacolli’s party
The chairman of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), Ramush Haradinaj, said that recent statements of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR) on potential cooperation with the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition are a new development and a chance for a broad-based coalition. Original post Here
Arban Abrashi running as LDK candidate for mayor of Pristina
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) have decided that former minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Arban Abrashi, to run for mayor of Pristina in 22 October election. Original post Here
Kosovo in mourning after ex-prime minister’s death
Kosovo is in state of mourning today after country’s first prime minister and central figure of the PDK, Bajram Rexhepi, has died on Monday aged 63. Original post Here
Pacolli to join PAN on Thursday
The Alliance New Kosova (AKR) headed by Behgjet Pacolli will join the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition on Thursday enabling the PAN to elect Kadri Veseli as speaker during constitutive session of Assembly on that day. Original post Here
Adem Jashari’s nephew running for Skenderaj mayor
Bekim Jashari, the son of the late Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Hamze Jashari and nephew of the KLA commander Adem Jashari confirmed that he will be running for Skenderaj mayor in 22 October election as independent candidate. Original post Here
Former Kosovo PM Bajram Rexhepi dead at 63
Kosovo’s former prime minister ,Bajram Rexhepi, elected first after election held in 2002 has died Wednesday. He was 63. Bajrami died in a hospital in Turkey after suffering a stroke in April. Original post Here
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, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed his gratitude and respect for Air Force pilots, firefighters, army special forces and police officers who protected residents during the wildfires in Kruja. In a social media post, Rama said the teams had overcome a difficult challenge. He said they had …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania will experience mostly clear and hot weather on Monday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. Clouds will appear occasionally around midday and in the afternoon, mainly over mountainous areas in the south. Southeastern areas may see brief periods of denser clouds. The sky will clear …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s Defence Ministry reported 8 wildfires across the counties of Tirana, Fier, Durrës and Lezha. Six remain active, while authorities have brought 2 under control or placed them under monitoring. A total of 227 personnel are working on the ground. Authorities have also requested 50 additional …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albin Kurti of the Self-Determination Movement (LVV) asked for more time for political talks on August 8. He did not nominate a candidate for parliament speaker. As a result, the constitutive session did not continue. Tensions rose after Time Kadriaj, an MP from the Alliance for …
TIRANA, August 10 – The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) has launched a national information and promotion campaign for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). AIDA is working with 10 municipalities and the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC) on the campaign. The initiative will provide businesses with information on financing opportunities, exports, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Defence Minister Ermal Nufi visited the Farka Air Base today and met Air Force pilots involved in wildfire operations. The pilots have carried out aerial missions in several areas affected by fires in recent days. Nufi thanked the pilots for their work and commitment. He also …
TIRANA, August 10 – Gjirokastër continues to attract visitors from around the world with its history, architecture, landscape and cuisine. Tourists from the United States, France, Spain and Italy shared their impressions during visits to Gjirokastër Castle. An American tourist praised the castle’s rich history and age. She said the …
TIRANA, August 10 – Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko has called President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement on Kosova’s independence a diplomatic mistake. Goncharenko, who initiated a draft law on recognising Kosova in the Ukrainian parliament, reacted to Zelensky’s remarks in Belgrade. Zelensky said Ukraine had no plans to change its position on …
Experts say the government’s move to ditch a controversial concession contract to build Vlora International Airport, at significant cost to taxpayers, highlights structural weaknesses in Albania’s public-private partnership framework. Original post Here