Serbia protests after Interpol removed ex-KLA members from wanted list
The decision of Interpol to remove former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) from their wanted list has angered Serbia who complained at the Executive Committee of Interpol asking the warrants filed by them not be erased. Part of the Interpol wanted list were ex-KLA commanders, including senior state …
Thaci and Vucic likely to meet in Sofia
Presidents of Kosovo and Serbia, Hashim Thaci and Aleksandar Vucic respectively, most likely will meet in Sofia, Bulgaria, today who are attending the meeting of the Western Balkan leaders and the highest EU representatives in Sofia hosted by Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov. Original post Here
President Thaci meets Bulgarian PM Borko Borisov
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the meeting of the Western Balkan leaders and the highest EU representatives in Sofia, Bulgaria, met on Thursday the host of the meeting, Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borissov. Original post Here
Kosovo remains isolated as parties’ trade accusation on demarcation law
The Parliament has failed on Wednesday again to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro which is one of the last criteria for Kosovo citizens to travel without visas into the EU Schengen area. The AAK and LDK traded accusations on Wednesday after PM Haradinaj’s party (AAK) accused the …
Police seize 100 kg of marijuana in Mitrovica North
Kosovo Police have confiscated around 100 kilograms of marijuana during an action in Mitrovica North municipality. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament postpones voting on demarcation with Montenegro
Kosovo Parliament has postponed voting of the Agreement on border demarcation after MPs failed again on Wednesday to vote the deal. The Parliament press service announced that all parliamentary groups agreed the voting of demarcation be postponed “indefinitely.” On Thursday the Parliament will hold a regular session. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj against exchange of territory with Serbia
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, in an interview with the BBC, was asked on the idea on exchange of territory between Kosovo and Serbia. Haradinaj says he is “fully against” ceding territory to Serbia, reminding that exchange of territory was the main reason for bloody wars in Balkans. Original post …
Juncker: Demarcation key to visa liberalisation
European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, asked Pristina authorities engage in reforms as required in the EU Strategy on Western Balkan region confirming that Kosovo has e EU future as other Western Balkan partners. Original post Here
EU delegation arrives in Kosovo
European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, accompanied by High Representative Federica Mogherini, and Commissioner Johannes Hahn, arrived in Kosovo as part of their Western Balkans tour. Original post Here
No vote on demarcation today
Today’s extraordinary session of Parliament on voting of the demarcation Agreement with Montenegro, most likely will be postponed. MPs are expected to assemble again next week to vote ratification of the demarcation agreement. 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 …