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
Mogherini’s Office: Thaci-Vucic to continue work on normalisation phase of dialogue
The Office of the High Representative of the European Union and Vice-President of the Commission, says that presidents Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, who are set to meet on Sunday in Brussels under Mogherini’s facilitation, are expected to continue their work on comprehensive normalisation phase of …
Mogherini’s Office: Thaci-Vucic to continue work on normalisation phase of dialogue
The Office of the High Representative of the European Union and Vice-President of the Commission, says that presidents Hashim Thaci of Kosovo and Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, who are set to meet on Sunday in Brussels under Mogherini’s facilitation, are expected to continue their work on comprehensive normalisation phase of …
Fajon hopes the EC will soon deliver its assessment on visas for Kosovo
The European Commission is expected that by the end of this month to evaluate whether Kosovo has fulfilled all the benchmarks on visa liberalisation. Kosovo state leaders insist that citizens will move without visas in the EU’s Schengen area within 2018. However they are asked not to make promises on …
Fajon hopes the EC will soon deliver its assessment on visas for Kosovo
The European Commission is expected that by the end of this month to evaluate whether Kosovo has fulfilled all the benchmarks on visa liberalisation. Kosovo state leaders insist that citizens will move without visas in the EU’s Schengen area within 2018. However they are asked not to make promises on …
Kosovo ambiguous road to visa-free travel
The road ahead for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation is bumpy. The country is currently awaiting a European Commission assessment that is expected to give the green light to visa liberalisation. The next step is the European Parliament, where it is believed that there will not be many obstacles due …
Kosovo ambiguous road to visa-free travel
The road ahead for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation is bumpy. The country is currently awaiting a European Commission assessment that is expected to give the green light to visa liberalisation. The next step is the European Parliament, where it is believed that there will not be many obstacles due …
Liberia refutes Serbian officials, they have not revoked Kosovo’s recognition
Liberia has reaffirmed on Friday bilateral relations with Kosovo, thus rebutting Serbian officials who claimed this African country has revoked recognition of Kosovo as independent state. Original post Here
Liberia refutes Serbian officials, they have not revoked Kosovo’s recognition
Liberia has reaffirmed on Friday bilateral relations with Kosovo, thus rebutting Serbian officials who claimed this African country has revoked recognition of Kosovo as independent state. Original post Here
Norwegian Diplomat Kai Eide: Kosovo deserves more from the EU
Norwegian diplomat and former UN’s special envoy to Kosovo, Kai Eide, has slammed the EU for non-liberalization of visas with Kosovo. 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