Austrian EU minister Gernot Blümel visits Kosovo
Gernot Blümel, Austrian Federal Minister for the EU, Arts, Culture and Media, who is visiting Pristina on Thursday, has met Kosovo’s EU Minister Dhurata Hoxha when they discussed visa liberalisation for citizens of Kosovo. Original post Here
Another Kosovo MP arrested for intimidating prosecutor
Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) MP, Shkumbin Demaliaj, has been arrested on Thursday for allegedly intimidating former special prosecutor, Elez Blakaj, who was investigating alleged wrongdoings during the verification of war veterans status. This is the second Kosovo MP arrested within days after MP Milaim Zeka was arrested …
Kosovo President says the US supports ‘slight correction’ of border with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci says the US supports “slight correction” of border between Kosovo and Serbia, Gazeta Express reports. Original post Here
Thaci-Trump posed for the traditional photo
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci published on Wednesday a photo with the US President Donald Trump accompanied by respective first ladies. The President and First Lady Melania Trump hosted all heads of the UN General Assembly delegations on Monday night as part of the annual event held ahead of the UN …
Kosovo MP arrested for threatening prosecutor
The Kosovo Police have arrested on Wednesday a Member of Parliament for threatening a prosecutor. Zeka has been indicted for alleged involvement in a visa scam. In a televised interview he said that he will deal legally and privately with the special prosecutor of the case for as he said …
Kosovo war veterans to protest on Wednesday
Association of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) War Veterans of the Dukagjini region has announced organising a protest on Wednesday in Pristina in defence of the war values and dignity of the KLA veterans. Original post Here
Strong winds cause damage in Pristina
Trees were knocked down and roofs were damaged on Monday by powerful winds ripped through Kosovo’s capital, Pristina. Original post Here
No more unregistered vehicles in northern Kosovo
On Monday, the Kosovo Police have started implementation of an operation plan to stop participation in traffic of all unregistered vehicles in the northern part of Kosovo inhabited by Serbs. Pristina authorities have never extended their full authority in the north and this has created a heaven for local Serbs …
LDK does not support Vetevendosje’s protest
The Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) is not intending to support the protest called by the Vetevendosje movement set to be held on 29 September against President Hashim Thaci’s plan to discuss land swap with Serbia. Chief of parliamentary group of LDK, Avdullah Hoti, says they will decide on their …
Serbia continues building illegal settlement in northern Kosovo
Kosovo Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning has filed a criminal report against the Municipality of Zvecan in northern Kosovo, for failing to implement their order on suspension of the construction work at the illegal settlement of 350 houses financed by the Government of Serbia. Original post Here
Student-led protests in Albania have escalated into violent clashes with police, drawing international attention and raising fresh questions about government accountability, corruption and the future of young people. The demonstrations began with demands for better university conditions, lower education costs and greater financial support for students. However, they soon expanded …
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi condemned attacks on Parliament and public institutions during a violent protest in Tirana. He described the acts of vandalism and destruction as unacceptable. In a social media statement, Peleshi stressed that violence serves no cause and harms the public interest and society. He also rejected attempts …
Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro urged students to reject violence as protests entered their second day. She expressed deep concern over attacks on the Education Ministry and other public institutions. “Physical clashes and property destruction must never replace words, arguments and dialogue,” Kumbaro said. The minister defended students’ right to protest …
The US Embassy in Tirana issued a security alert on Tuesday, warning American citizens that violent protests could spread near government buildings. The embassy said a demonstration on Durrës Street, near Skanderbeg Square, turned violent after protesters threw stones. It warned that unrest could spread to nearby areas and government …
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Albania (KISH) condemned the removal of the Vatican flag during a protest in Tirana on Tuesday, calling the act unacceptable. In a public statement, the conference said protesters had targeted the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican’s diplomatic mission in Tirana. Several demonstrators removed the Vatican flag …
The German Embassy has shared the position of the European Union Delegation to Albania regarding the ongoing student protests in Tirana. The German Embassy has expressed the same position as the EU Delegation, which voiced concern over escalating tensions between law enforcement officers and young protesters and called on all …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced during a government meeting that a proposal to establish a working group tasked with drafting, coordinating and harmonising a state strategy regarding appeal proceedings at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague had been approved. Kurti stated that the first-instance verdict against the four …
The British Embassy in Tirana has reacted following clashes on the second day of protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a statement published on the Ministry’s official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that the right to protest does not justify the use of violence or damage to public and …
Former Defence Minister Piro Vengu has reacted following acts of violence reported for the second consecutive day during protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a social media post, Vengu stated that students have the right to protest and express their concerns, but stressed that violence and vandalism serve no …
Albanian President Bajram Begaj has reacted to the incidents that occurred today during protests that have escalated significantly. In an official statement, Begaj called on all parties to exercise restraint to prevent the situation from escalating further. Begaj stressed that peaceful protest is a fundamental right, but violence must not …