Kosovo PM: Change of borders is in Putin’s favour
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, says that change of borders in Balkans suits only to Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Original post Here
Political parties against Thaci’s idea on ‘correction’ of borders
Senior officials of ruling coalition parties AAK and Nisma are against the idea proposed by Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on correction of border, which is interpreted as a position on exchange of territory with Serbia. Against Thaci’s proposal are Nisma leader Fatmir Limaj and AAK senior official and MP Daut …
Kosovo ready to react to provocations, says PM Haradinaj
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said Friday that Pristina is ready to respond to any provocation and anyone acting against the law, adding that he did not have indication that something might happen. Original post Here
Thaci: No partition of Kosovo or autonomy for Serbs
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci reiterated Friday that there will be no partition or autonomy for Kosovo Serbs, adding however that he is working only for “a correction” of the border with Serbia, and eventual inclusion of Presheva Valley into Kosovo. Original post Here
Serbia’s president tells Kosovo Serbs to remain calm
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic in an open letter on Friday urged Kosovo Serbs to remain calm and pledged that as long as he held the office, Serbia would not allow their exodus or any organised criminal activities against them and their sanctities. Original post Here
EU’s Mogherini reminds to Thaci and Vucic the Agreement on avoiding tensions
Office of High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini said on Friday that the drafting process of the Statute of Community of Serb Municipalities (CSM) is still ongoing, adding that both Pristina and Belgrade have agreed on clear guidelines and deadlines. Original post Here
Kosovo President sacks deputy head of Intelligence Agency
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj took a decision on Friday to dismiss deputy head of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA), Latif Merovci. Original post Here
US Ambassador: EU statement should help us enjoy a nice weekend
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, said he is happy to see the EU statement that the draft statute of the Association of Serb-majority Municipalities will be discussed in the next meeting in Brussels between Kosovo and Serbia. Original post Here
US to deploy 125 troops to Kosovo
In September more than 125 Soldiers of the US Tennessee National Guard assigned to the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion will begin an 11 month deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian, the NATO-led international peacekeeping force which is responsible for establishing a secure environment in Kosovo. Original post …
Kosovo Minister of Environment resigns
Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Albena Reshitaj, has offered her resignation to Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj on Wednesday. Media report that Reshitaj’s resignation came after disagreements within her party AKR headed by Behgjet Pacolli who is first deputy prime minister and foreign minister in Haradinaj’s Government. Original post Here
President Bajram Begaj voiced concern about escalating tensions as students who gathered for a second day of rallies against the government clashed with law enforcement officers again. Original post Here
Franciscan priest Shtjefën Gjeçovi, a prominent figure in Albanian history, passed away on October 14, 1929. He devoted his life to the Albanian cause. According to documents held by the General Directorate of Archives, two men speaking Serbian ambushed Gjeçovi as he returned from Prizren and shot him. Born Hilë …
The government of Kosova has established a working group to coordinate a state strategy for the appeal proceedings involving four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders: Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi. Prime Minister Albin Kurti described their convictions by the Specialist Chambers as legally and morally unjust. …
Representatives of six Western Balkan countries discussed digital cooperation and alignment with the European Union’s digital agenda at the 8th Regional Digital Summit. Albania has moved most public services online and continues to expand access for citizens living abroad. Deputy Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enkelejda Muçaj said electronic documents with …
Assembly of Albania Speaker Niko Peleshi said the right to protest is a constitutional right that citizens must exercise peacefully and in accordance with the law. He made the remarks as tensions continued for a second day outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana. Peleshi said violence and vandalism undermine …
The European Union Delegation to Albania expressed concern over escalating violence during protests in Tirana. It called for priority investigations into allegations that police used excessive force against protesters and journalists. In a statement on X, the delegation stressed that freedom of gathering and expression are fundamental rights and core …
The Council of Ministers has approved standard rules for ceremonies awarding orders and medals of the Republic of Albania. The rules follow international best practices and established protocol. The decision aims to ensure consistency and solemnity in decoration ceremonies. It also seeks to uphold the dignity and prestige of state …
The British Embassy in Tirana called on all parties to respect the right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. It stressed that violence cannot be justified and police must avoid disproportionate action. In a statement, the embassy noted that Albania’s Constitution protects peaceful protest and freedom of expression. However, …
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy’s short-term priority is to strongly support Albania and Montenegro’s progress towards European Union membership. She made the remarks in an address to the Senate ahead of the European Council meeting. Meloni said enlargement and the Union’s internal reforms would feature in a strategic …
The moralistic reaction to leaked tapes of women filmed secretly in intimate acts shows Albania is still struggling to accept women as sexual beings – while also failing legally to protect victims of non-consensual exposure. Original post Here