EU helps Kosovo upgrading the only international rail link
The European Union provides €38.5 million to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)-funded rail modernisation project through Western Balkans Investment Framework. Original post Here
Kosovo Special Prosecutor David Schwendiman announces abrupt departure
Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman issued a statement on Thursday setting out the reasons for his April departure from The Hague, which is due to the expiry of his fixed-term appointment as a Senior Foreign Service Officer in the US State Department. Schwendiman will be leaving the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office on …
Thaci in a meeting with Montenegro PM criticises Kosovo politicians
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, during the meeting with Montenegro Prime Minister Dusko Markovic on Thursday urged Kosovo politicians to unite and ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament solemn session on Sunday, Albanian PM Rama invited
Kosovo Parliament is set to hold a solemn session on Sunday on 10th anniversary of Kosovo’s Independence. One of the guests invited in this session is also Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama. Original post Here
US Embassy is against exchange of territories between Kosovo and Serbia
U.S. Embassy in Pristina is against the idea on exchange of territories between Kosovo and Serbia. In a written statement to Gazeta Express the US Embassy says that exchange of territories would create problems rather than solving them. Original post Here
Kosovo and Montenegro reach an accord on how to seal the border deal
Gazeta Express has learned that the visit of Montenegro Prime Minister Dusko Markovic in Pristina is expected to produce an accord which will open the way for Kosovo to ratify the disputed Agreement on demarcation between the two countries. Montenegro has already ratified the deal and is refusing renegotiation of …
Veseli to Montenegro PM: Kosovo Parliament should ratify border deal
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has on Thursday received Montenegro Prime Minister, Dusko Markovic when they discussed cooperation between the two countries. Original post Here
Veseli to EU official: European agenda is our priority
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, has on Wednesday received the European Commission’s Director General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Christian Danielsson, and Managing Director for Europe and Central Asia of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Thomas Mayr Harting. Original post Here
German FM Gabriel urges Kosovo to ratify demarcation
German Foreign Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, during his official visit to Kosovo said that Germany is proud with Kosovo’s achievements, and will continue supporting Kosovo. he also congratulated citizens of Kosovo on tenth anniversary of Independence. Original post Here
Delawie: The US will be actively involved in the Dialogue
U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, confirms that the US will be actively involved in the EU-brokered dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels. “Whatever the format is, we will help and support,” he said. 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 …