PM Haradinaj: Kosovo to ask for EU candidate status
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, during an interview with Gazeta Express said that Pristina intends to apply for the candidate status at the European Union. He also said that the EU cannot keep Kosovo isolated infinitely. Talking on visa liberalisation, Haradinaj expressed his convenience that Kosovo citizens will move freely …
Kosovo, EBRD sign 71mln euro loan for new highway
The Ministry of Finances is expected to sign today the loan of 71 million euro with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) aimed at co-financing the construction of a 31 km highway section linking Pristina with Peja. Original post Here
Haradinaj attends working dinner for Western Balkans Prime Ministers in Brussels
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, will attend today a working dinner for the Western Balkan prime ministers, being hosted in Brussels by EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini. Original post Here
Dacic: Kosovo cannot join CoE, because it is not a state
Serbia’s Foreign Minister, Ivica Dacic, said that Kosovo cannot apply for membership in the Council of Europe, because “Kosovo is not a state.” Original post Here
Haziri: There can be no visa liberalization in March
Deputy chairman of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Lutfi Haziri, said he does not believe that Kosovo will be granted visa liberalization in March 2018 as stated by foreign minister, Behgjet Pacolli. Original post Here
Mogherini to host Prime Ministers of Western Balkans for an informal meeting in Brussels
Federica Mogherini will host the Prime Ministers of the Western Balkans partners for an informal meeting in Brussels. Original post Here
EU delegation: Terrorism continues to pose a security threat to Kosovo, Western Balkans
European Union and Kosovo officials met in Pristina on 14-15 December 2017 to discuss security, counterterrorism and countering violent extremism, the EU Office in Kosovo announced. The EU delegation was led by Deputy Secretary General Pedro Serrano from the European External Action Service (EEAS), together with EU Counterterrorism Coordinator Gilles …
KLA Veterans launched petition against Kosovo war crimes court
Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) war veterans have launched a petition asking amending of the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecution Office, established to prosecute and try ex-KLA members on alleged war crimes. Original post Here
Jevtic: Kosovo Serb children should learn Albanian language
Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo should build mutual trust, whereas Kosovo Serb children should learn Albanian in order to establish a better communication in the future, said Dalibor Jevtic, deputy prime minister of Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo's bid for Council of Europe membership in January 2018, says DPM Hoxhaj
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, said during Government’s meeting on Friday that during this month or January 2018 at latest, Kosovo will submit its application for membership into the Council of Europe. 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 …