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Vucic not optimistic on reaching agreement with Kosovo

Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, says that a solution between Kosovo and Serbia should be rational, and all problems need to be solved peacefully. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s membership in UN solves problems with neighbours, says FM Pacolli

Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that solving of problems with neighbours is possible through Kosovo’s membership into the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions. Original post Here

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Kosovo’s membership in UN solves problems with neighbours, says FM Pacolli

Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that solving of problems with neighbours is possible through Kosovo’s membership into the United Nations (UN) and other international institutions. Original post Here

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Thaci: Meeting with Vucic very difficult

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, met on Sunday in Brussels for EU-facilitated talks by High representative Federica Mogherini, aimed at normalizing bilateral relations. Original post Here

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Thaci: Meeting with Vucic very difficult

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, met on Sunday in Brussels for EU-facilitated talks by High representative Federica Mogherini, aimed at normalizing bilateral relations. Original post Here

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Mogherini hosted a meeting with Presidents of Kosovo and of Serbia

Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, hosted today in Brussels a High Level Meeting of the EU facilitated Dialogue with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić and the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi. Original post Here

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Mogherini hosted a meeting with Presidents of Kosovo and of Serbia

Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, hosted today in Brussels a High Level Meeting of the EU facilitated Dialogue with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić and the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi. Original post Here

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US rebuts Serbia’s fraudulent claims: Countries are not derecognising Kosovo

Eliot Engel, US Congressman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, says Serbia’s fraudulent claims that countries are turning their backs on Kosovo are false. Original post Here

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US rebuts Serbia’s fraudulent claims: Countries are not derecognising Kosovo

Eliot Engel, US Congressman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, says Serbia’s fraudulent claims that countries are turning their backs on Kosovo are false. Original post Here

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EU-facilitated Dialogue: Mogherini meets Thaci and Vucic in Brussels

The EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini meets with Presidents Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia to discuss comprehensive normalisation of relations. Original post Here

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Albanian President Urges Calm as Street Protest Clashes Continue

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

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Shtjefën Gjeçovi remembered 97 years after his murder

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 …

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Kosova forms working group for KLA leaders’ appeal

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. …

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Regional summit focuses on digital services and cybersecurity

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 …

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Speaker Peleshi calls for peaceful protests and respect for the law

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 …

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EU delegation calls for peaceful protests and priority investigations

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 …

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Albania standardises state decoration ceremonies

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 …

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British Embassy says right to protest does not justify violence

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, …

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Italian PM Meloni names Albania and Montenegro as short-term European Union enlargement priorities

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 …

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Sex Tapes Scandal Shows Albania’s Still Stuck in Patriarchal Mindset

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

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Albanian President Urges Calm as Street Protest Clashes Continue

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

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Shtjefën Gjeçovi remembered 97 years after his murder

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 …

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Kosova forms working group for KLA leaders’ appeal

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. …

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Regional summit focuses on digital services and cybersecurity

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 …

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Speaker Peleshi calls for peaceful protests and respect for the law

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 …

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EU delegation calls for peaceful protests and priority investigations

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 …

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Albania standardises state decoration ceremonies

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 …

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British Embassy says right to protest does not justify violence

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, …

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Italian PM Meloni names Albania and Montenegro as short-term European Union enlargement priorities

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 …

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Sex Tapes Scandal Shows Albania’s Still Stuck in Patriarchal Mindset

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