Kosovo remains isolated as parties’ trade accusation on demarcation law
The Parliament has failed on Wednesday again to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro which is one of the last criteria for Kosovo citizens to travel without visas into the EU Schengen area. The AAK and LDK traded accusations on Wednesday after PM Haradinaj’s party (AAK) accused the …
Police seize 100 kg of marijuana in Mitrovica North
Kosovo Police have confiscated around 100 kilograms of marijuana during an action in Mitrovica North municipality. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament postpones voting on demarcation with Montenegro
Kosovo Parliament has postponed voting of the Agreement on border demarcation after MPs failed again on Wednesday to vote the deal. The Parliament press service announced that all parliamentary groups agreed the voting of demarcation be postponed “indefinitely.” On Thursday the Parliament will hold a regular session. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj against exchange of territory with Serbia
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, in an interview with the BBC, was asked on the idea on exchange of territory between Kosovo and Serbia. Haradinaj says he is “fully against” ceding territory to Serbia, reminding that exchange of territory was the main reason for bloody wars in Balkans. Original post …
Juncker: Demarcation key to visa liberalisation
European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, asked Pristina authorities engage in reforms as required in the EU Strategy on Western Balkan region confirming that Kosovo has e EU future as other Western Balkan partners. Original post Here
EU delegation arrives in Kosovo
European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, accompanied by High Representative Federica Mogherini, and Commissioner Johannes Hahn, arrived in Kosovo as part of their Western Balkans tour. Original post Here
No vote on demarcation today
Today’s extraordinary session of Parliament on voting of the demarcation Agreement with Montenegro, most likely will be postponed. MPs are expected to assemble again next week to vote ratification of the demarcation agreement. Original post Here
Pacolli says that necessary votes for demarcation agreement have been guaranteed
After a break of the Assembly session, Deputy Prime Minister Behgjet Pacolli said that with Vetevendosje MPs they have not discussed the voting of the demarcation agreement with Montengro but “the cause of removing the blockade”. Original post Here
Thaci convinced MPs will vote today ‘visa liberalisation’
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has stated that the Parliament of Kosovo will take a right direction and vote in favour of visa liberalisation rather than isolation of the country. Original post Here
German Embassy: Ratification of demarcation crucial for visa liberalisation
German Embassy to Kosovo, called on members of Kosovo Parliament to reach a consensus and ratify the Agreement on border demarcation today. The German Embassy says this is crucial step towards visa liberalisation. Kosovo Parliament will convene today in an extraordinary session to vote the demarcation agreement. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged the international community to establish a global agreement on sovereign and democratic artificial intelligence during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. First, Rama warned that the misuse of content distribution now threatens freedom of speech. He said citizens must know …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania became the first country to introduce an artificial intelligence instrument into the architecture of government through Diella, the country’s AI minister. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama stressed that the initiative was not designed to transfer sovereignty from people …
The Albanian government has approved a decision declaring the village of Vuno an immovable cultural heritage site and a Historical Center, while also defining its protected zone. According to the decision, authorities established the boundaries of Vuno’s Historical Center based on zoning maps and coordinates within the Albanian Geodetic Reference …
Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Before delivering his speech, Rama shared a photo on social media standing beside the Albanian flag at the UN headquarters. “Proud of Albania,” Rama wrote alongside the image. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania is developing an artificial intelligence-powered Digital Mirror designed to identify manipulation in real time. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rama said the Digital Mirror will not act as an arbiter of opinion. Instead, it will serve as a …
Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a photograph shortly before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In the image shared on social media, Rama is seen standing beside the Albanian flag as he waits to take the podium at the UN. Rama is in New …
Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke in his address to the United Nations General Assembly about the impact of disinformation and Artificial Intelligence on society, citing the “Flamingo Revolution” protests in Albania as an example. Rama claimed that the movement was driven by a fabricated narrative alleging an Israeli takeover of …
Tech concerns mount over elections in Serbia, spy chief’s arrest tests Albania’s NATO ties, protests over court verdicts continue in Kosovo and North Macedonia mulls impact of dangerous virus, our selection of Balkan Insight’s Premium stories this week shows. Original post Here
More than 9.4 million foreign nationals entered Albania in the first eight months of 2026, according to INSTAT. The figure represents a 5.3% increase from the same period in 2025. In August alone, foreign entries rose 2% year on year. The pace slowed from July, when entries increased 7.1%, but …
Work is continuing on the Shëngjin bypass in Lezha, which will ease traffic and improve access to coastal tourist areas. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the construction site and said the bypass is expected to be fully completed by March 2027. The 8.1-kilometre road runs along the slopes …