EULEX prosecutor charges six people for faking KLA war veteran status
A EULEX Prosecutor has filed an indictment against six defendants suspected of faking the Kosovo Liberation Army war veteran status, Kosovo State Prosecution announced. The defendants are charged with the offences of Unauthorised Possession of Weapons, Facilitating or Compelling Prostitution, Trading in Influence, Fraud and Falsifying Documents. Original post Here
No-confidence motion is not priority of Kosovo opposition
Lutfi Haziri, deputy head of the biggest opposition political party in Kosovo – the Democratic League of Kosovo, LDK, stated that motion of no-confidence in Ramush Haradinaj’s Government has not been excluded, admitting however that this is not their priority. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj visits Macedonia
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has travelled to Skopje when he will meet his Macedonian counterpart Zoran Zaev and other senior state officials of Macedonia. Original post Here
Kosovo President wants EU to be clearer on membership path
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has called on the European Union to offer clearer prospects and treat it equally on its path to membership in the bloc. Original post Here
Apostolova: EC Report reconfirms European perspective of Kosovo
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Aposotlova, said that with this year’s Enlargement package and country reports the European Commission reconfirms its continued commitment to the European perspective of Kosovo and to the fundamental EU values as essential to enlargement. Original post Here
Kosovo Foreign Minister announces new recognitions
Kosovo Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli announced that new countries will recognise Kosovo’s independence despite Serbia’s effort to lobby against Kosovo and reports on alleged revocation of independence by some African countries. Pacolli says that the Foreign Ministry has received no official letter from any country announcing revoking of Kosovo’s recognition. …
Key findings of the 2018 European Commission Report on Kosovo
The European Commission published today the country reports for the six Western Balkans states, including Kosovo. Based on the findings of the report, Brussels criticises current government on failures. The report reminds of delays in forming of institutions after 2017 elections and stagnations in delivering results in EU integration process. …
KFOR and Serbian Army discuss security situation in Kosovo
Chief of the Serbian Army Headquarters, General Ljubisha Dikovic, met KFOR Commander, Major General Salvatore Cuoci in Nis to discuss security situation in Kosovo and along the Kosovo-Serbia border. Original post Here
Palmer: UN membership is the goal of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
The US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Matthew Palmer, who visited Pristina and Belgrade a few days ago, said that Kosovo’s membership in the UN is the goal of the Kosovo-Serbia negotiations. Original post Here
Opposition initiative to probe lobbying activities of Kosovo President Thaci
Parliamentary group of the biggest opposition party in Kosovo – LDK is asking a parliamentary inquiry into the unauthorized expenses of the President’s Office and Government for lobbying activities. 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 …