British Ambassador: More needs to be done to resolve fate of missing persons
British Ambassador to Kosovo, Ruairi O’Connell on the International Day of the Disappeared called on resolving the fate of the missing people. Original post Here
PM Mustafa asks Brussels put pressure on Serbia on missing persons
Kosovo caretaker prime minister, Isa Mustafa, on the occasion of the International Day of the Disappeared laid wreaths at the memorial dedicated to missing persons located opposite Assembly building in Pristina. Original post Here
91 political entities certified for local election
Kosovo Central Election Commission (CEC) has certified 91 political entities, comprising of 35 political parties, 30 citizen initiatives and 25 independent candidate for the upcoming local election expected to be held on 22 October. Original post Here
President Thaci to meet US Senator Roland Johnson
Kosovo President Thaci will meet today US Senator, Roland Harold Johnson. Original post Here
The Fate of the Disappeared – An EULEX Top Priority
On the occasion of the International Day of the Disappeared, EULEX remembers the tragedy of those who have gone missing and the plight of their families. Original post Here
International Day of Disappeared marked in Kosovo
The International Day of the Disappeared is marked in Kosovo on Wednesday with activities organised by the associations representing families of missing persons. Original post Here
Kosovo President Thaci announces unity team in talks with Serbia
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci in an op/ed distributed to media announced that he will travel on Thursday to Brussels when he will meet his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic as part of the dialogue facilitated by the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini. Thaci called on political parties to form new …
No bail for ex-Kosovo consulate worker accused of illegal arms trade
Former driver for the Kosovar consulate will remain in jail as he fights charges in arms trafficking, extortion and money laundering. Original post Here
Serb-run municipalities in the north pay no taxes
The Law on taxes on immovable property, and the Law on construction and planning, are not being implemented by the four Serb-run municipalities in northern Kosovo – Mitrovica North, Zubin Potok, Leposavic, and Zvecan, daily Koha Ditore reports. Original post Here
Pacolli’s party proposes technical Government
Deputy chairman of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Agim Bahtiri, denied media speculation that his party will support the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition to form new institutions. 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 …