Apostolova urges Kosovo to ratify border demarcation deal with Montenegro
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, said that Kosovo urgently needs to ratify the border demarcation deal with Montenegro. Original post Here
Brussels planning to add six more nations to EU empire, including Kosovo, according to British daily
Brussels is pressing ahead with plans to expand its EU empire by setting a date for absorbing several Balkan nations, including Kosovo. Original post Here
Assembly’s Presidency proceeds to Government the initiative to scarp Special Court
The Assembly’s Presidency has decided to proceed to the Government the Draft Law on abrogation of the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office, advancing thus the initiative that internationals are considering as dangerous for Kosovo. Original post Here
LDK against abrogation of Special Court, Hoti walks out of Assembly’s Presidency meeting
Chief of caucus of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Avdullah Hoti, has walked out of the meeting of Assembly’s Presidency on Monday after its members started discussion on the initiative to abrogate the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office. Original post Here
Kosovo Government pressing EU for accession timetable
Kosovo deputy prime minister, Enver Hoxhaj, expressed his concern that the new EU enlargement strategy for the Balkans has no clear timetable on Kosovo’s accession. He said that Kosovo should support an EU strategy which clearly sets deadlines for Kosovo’s bid. Also PM Haradinaj said that Kosovo’s relations with the …
Vucic said his Kosovo trip “was not easy and pleasant”
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says that it was “not easy and pleasant” but that he is satisfied with his visit to Kosovo. Original post Here
LDK: Ruling coalition straining relations of Kosovo with the European Parliament
The parliamentary group of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) blamed ruling coalition MPs for failing to reach a consensus and adopt joint conclusions after the meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council (SA Council) between the European Union and Kosovo held last week in Strasbourg. Original post Here
The US Embassy considering measures against leaders if they decide to abrogate Specialist Chambers Law
Brian Corteville, U.S. Embassy Consular Chief, during an interview with the daily Zeri said that the Embassy in Pristina is discussing potential measures which will be taken against Kosovo leaders if they don’t give up plans to repeal the Law on Specialist Chambers. Original post Here
Thaci says Vucic’s ‘Kosovo is Serbia’ statement predictable
Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic during his visit to northern part of Mitorvica on Saturday said that ‘Kosovo is Serbia’. But Kosovo President Hashim Thaci considers as a ‘populist statement’ which as he said was predictable. Original post Here
Kosovo Assembly removes from the agenda abrogation of Special Court law
Kosovo Assembly’s Presidency will convene on Monday to discuss 18 points of the agenda for the upcoming plenary session. According to a press release of the Assembly’s press service the discussion on abrogation of the Law on Special Court, initiated by ruling coalition MPs, has been removed from the agenda. …
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 …