Kosovo leaders congratulate ratification of demarcation with Montenegro
Kosovo leaders have welcomed the ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. The Parliament of Kosovo has ratified the deal with 80 votes pro, 11 against. Ratification of the deal is one of the last criteria for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation with the EU. Original post Here
Kosovo ratifies border deal with Montenegro
Kosovo Parliament has ratified the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro with 80 votes pro, 11 against, and no abstentions. Original post Here
Teargas released for the third time in Kosovo’s Parliament
The Vetevendosje MPs released for the third time in a row teargas in Parliament chamber in a bid to stop a vote on a border demarcation agreement with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo PM expects ratification of demarcation with Montenegro
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said that he expects the Parliament will vote the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montengro, despite Vetevendosje MPs protest who released teargas twice preventing the voting. Original post Here
Veseli: No turning back, demarcation will be ratified
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, announced that the session interrupted after opposition MPs of Vetevendosje released teargas, will resume shortly. Original post Here
Kosovo President Secret Visit To United States
Gazeta Express has learned that Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is in the U.S. and his visit has been held secret. Belgrade media are reporting that also Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is in the U.S. Opposition parties in Belgrade have accused Vucic of secret talks with Thaci. Recently Austrian daily Der …
German Ambassador: Teargas is not an instrument of political discussion
German Ambassador to Kosovo Christian Heldt reacting to release of teargas in Kosovo Parliament by the Vetevendosje MPs, said that releasing teargas is not an instrument of political discussion Original post Here
Johannes Hahn: Teargas has no place in a democracy
EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn has strongly condemned release of teargas in Kosovo Parliament. He said that such behaviour has no place in a democracy. Original post Here
President Thaci says violence in Parliament unacceptable
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci in a Facebook post condemned as he said violence in Parliament after the Vetevendosje MPs released teargas disrupting vote on ratification of the deal on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Apostolova appalled by teargas release in Kosovo Assembly
Head of the EU office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, is shocked that members of a parliament in Europe are resorting to dangerous tactics pulling Kosovo backwards. 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 …