US Prosecutor Jack Smith Appointed Specialist Prosecutor
Jack Smith, a US prosecutor with experience in both high-level political investigations and international criminal investigations, has been appointed on Monday Specialist Prosecutor after a selection process organised by the European Union. Original post Here
Germany has not invested much in Kosovo because of corruption, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj marking tenth anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Kosovo and Germany, says there are no major German investors in Kosovo because of the perception on corruption making foreign investments difficult. Original post Here
Kosovo wins arbitration in telecom case
The Republic of Kosovo has won the legal battle in an arbitration court against German company Axos GMBH, after the company sued Kosovo government asking millions oe Euros over the failed privatisation of the state owned Kosovo Telecom in 2013. Original post Here
Slain Kosovo Serb politician Ivanovic’s wife moves to Belgrade
The wife of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanovic, who was shot dead in January, Milena Popovic Ivanovic, has left Mitrovica North and is living in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade. She is expected to be interviewed by Serbia’s Special Prosecution Office on the assassination of her husband. Original post Here
Hoxhaj in Berlin meets Merkel’s foreign policy advisor
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, has met in Berlin German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s foreign policy adviser, Jan Hecker. Original post Here
EU delegation in Kosovo making final screening for visas
A European Union delegation mandated to assess the progress in the rule of law area has arrived in Kosovo on Thursday and based on their two-day fact gathering mission they will draft a final report on whether Kosovo has delivered results in fighting organised crime and corruption. The assessment of …
Veseli sends invitation to political leaders to discuss national consensus
The chairman of ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, has on Thursday sent an invitation to political leaders to meet and discuss finding a consensus on state agenda. Original post Here
World Press Freedom Day: Kosovo journalists protest against impunity
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has protested on Thursday marking the World Press Freedom Day calling on judicial institutions to solve all cases of threats involving journalists. Original post Here
UK to ask UNSC sessions on Kosovo be abolished
Media in Belgrade are reporting that the UK could ask that UN Security Council regular sessions on Kosovo be abolished, or closed to the public. Original post Here
Kosovo becomes member of COST
Steering Committee of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) has decided to involve Kosovo in its important European program. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged the international community to establish a global agreement on sovereign and democratic artificial intelligence during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. First, Rama warned that the misuse of content distribution now threatens freedom of speech. He said citizens must know …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania became the first country to introduce an artificial intelligence instrument into the architecture of government through Diella, the country’s AI minister. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama stressed that the initiative was not designed to transfer sovereignty from people …
The Albanian government has approved a decision declaring the village of Vuno an immovable cultural heritage site and a Historical Center, while also defining its protected zone. According to the decision, authorities established the boundaries of Vuno’s Historical Center based on zoning maps and coordinates within the Albanian Geodetic Reference …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Before delivering his speech, Rama shared a photo on social media standing beside the Albanian flag at the UN headquarters. “Proud of Albania,” Rama wrote alongside the image. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania is developing an artificial intelligence-powered Digital Mirror designed to identify manipulation in real time. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama said the Digital Mirror will not act as an arbiter of opinion. Instead, it will serve as a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a photograph shortly before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In the image shared on social media, Rama is seen standing beside the Albanian flag as he waits to take the podium at the UN. Rama is in New …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke in his address to the United Nations General Assembly about the impact of disinformation and Artificial Intelligence on society, citing the “Flamingo Revolution” protests in Albania as an example. Rama claimed that the movement was driven by a fabricated narrative alleging an Israeli takeover of …
Tech concerns mount over elections in Serbia, spy chief’s arrest tests Albania’s NATO ties, protests over court verdicts continue in Kosovo and North Macedonia mulls impact of dangerous virus, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows. Original post Here
More than 9.4 million foreign nationals entered Albania in the first eight months of 2026, according to INSTAT. The figure represents a 5.3% increase from the same period in 2025. In August alone, foreign entries rose 2% year on year. The pace slowed from July, when entries increased 7.1%, but …
Work is continuing on the Shëngjin bypass in Lezha, which will ease traffic and improve access to coastal tourist areas. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the construction site and said the bypass is expected to be fully completed by March 2027. The 8.1-kilometre road runs along the slopes …