Pacolli says that necessary votes for demarcation agreement have been guaranteed
After a break of the Assembly session, Deputy Prime Minister Behgjet Pacolli said that with Vetevendosje MPs they have not discussed the voting of the demarcation agreement with Montengro but “the cause of removing the blockade”. Original post Here
Thaci convinced MPs will vote today ‘visa liberalisation’
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has stated that the Parliament of Kosovo will take a right direction and vote in favour of visa liberalisation rather than isolation of the country. Original post Here
German Embassy: Ratification of demarcation crucial for visa liberalisation
German Embassy to Kosovo, called on members of Kosovo Parliament to reach a consensus and ratify the Agreement on border demarcation today. The German Embassy says this is crucial step towards visa liberalisation. Kosovo Parliament will convene today in an extraordinary session to vote the demarcation agreement. Original post Here
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker visits Kosovo today
Jean-Claude Juncker, European Commission President, accompanied by High Representative Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn, are expected to visit Kosovo today as part of their Western Balkan tour. Original post Here
Montenegro Officers to Join KFOR in Kosovo
Montenegro Minister of Defence, Predrag Boskovic, said on Tuesday that his country will deploy two military officers in the NATO-led mission in Kosovo – KFOR. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament to vote demarcation deal with Montenegro
Today, Kosovo Parliament will hold an extraordinary session to vote on ratification of the border deal with Montenegro. This is the third time MPs are trying to vote the disputed deal after lack of consensus of ruling an opposition on its ratification. The EU representative Nataliya Apostolova, and US Ambassador …
Kosovo Main Topic of Merkel-Vucic meeting
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met today in Berlin Serbian President Alensadar Vucic, when one of the main topics was also Kosovo issue. During a joint press conference Merkel has not commented whether Belgrade should recognise Kosovo in order to join the EU. Original post Here
Haradinaj received by the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj was received at an official meeting by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May. Haradinaj thanked Prime Minister May for the historic support given to Kosovo in the most important times of the state building. Original post Here
Veseli and Delawie optimistic the demarcation will be ratified on Wednesday
Kosovo Assembly Speaker Kadri Veseli hosted today the US Ambassador in Pristina, Greg Delawie, to discuss the latest political developments in the country, with particular emphasis on the next plenary session where the border demarcation agreement with Montenegro is expected to be ratified. Original post Here
Kosovo ex-KLA Members Removed From Wanted List Of Interpol
Kosovo Minister of Interior, Flamur Sefaj, reporting before members of the Parliament Committee confirmed that Interpol has cancelled warrants for detention of former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) who are wanted in Serbia over war crimes allegations. 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 …