Serbian FM offered arms to Burundi in exchange for revoking Kosovo recognition
Kosovo Foreign Minister, Behgjet Pacolli, says that Serbia’s Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, has promised Burundi weapons in exchange for the country revoking decision to recognize Kosovo. Original post Here
Commission trio to visit Kosovo on Wednesday
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, High Representative Federica Mogherini, and Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn are set to visit Kosovo on Wednesday at the day when Kosovo Parliament is expected to vote on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Its ratification is one of the last criteria for …
Kosovo Court Acquits Man Accused Of Terrorism
The Basic Court in Pristina has acquitted Kosovo Albanian man, Leonis Frangu, accused of joining terrorist organizations. Original post Here
Veseli confident the demarcation will be ratified on Wednesday
Speaker of the Parliament of Kosovo, Kadri Veseli, held a joint press conference with the Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, only a day before the Parliament is expected to vote the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Apostolova urges Kosovo MPs to ratify demarcation tomorrow
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, after meeting the Speaker of Parliament Kadri Veseli, urged Kosovo MPs to ratify the deal in Parliament on Wednesday. She said that the visit of the European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker to Kosovo tomorrow confirms Kosovo’s European perspective. Original post Here
EC President Juncker says Serbia must solve dispute with Kosovo
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says Serbia must solve its dispute with Kosovo to join the European Union. Original post Here
Kocijancic: Dialogue in constructive atmosphere, Association to be discussed on Tuesday
Kosovo and Serbia have resumed today the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels discussing on implementation of the agreements on Freedom of Movement, Justice and IBM. Original post Here
Kosovo still risks delaying visa liberalisation?
Despite the accord of the Kosovo ruling and opposition parties to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro Kosovo still risks delaying of the visa liberalisation process. Read below the reasons which might delay visa liberalisation for Kosovo citizens. Original post Here
Vetevendosje activists jailed for attacking Parliament likely to face new trial
The Four Vetevendosje activists, found guilty of throwing an explosive device at the Parliament building in 2016 and convicted to jail terms, are expected to get a new trial. A source told Gazeta Express that the Court of Appeals will return the case to the point zero, thus dismissing the …
Haradinaj to US diplomat: We are lucky to have you as friend
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, is in London attending the Western Balkans Investment Summit, organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). On the sidelines of the Summit, Haradinaj met Matthew Palmer, Director for South Central European Affairs at the US Department of State when they discussed on …
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 …