Once most wanted fugitive returns in Kosovo to help ‘develop the country’
Former mayor of Kacanik, Xhabir Zharku, who was sentenced in 2011 to three years in prison for extortion and the illegal possession of weapon, has returned home last week as free man after six years on the run. Upon his return to his hometown after the statute of limitations has …
Kosovo Parliament Speaker Veseli meets EP Rapporteur on Visas, Tanja Fajon
Kosovo Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, met on Wednesday in Strasbourg, Tanja Fajon, the European Parliament’s rapporteur for Kosovo on the process of visa liberalization. Original post Here
Kosovo man charged over attempt to join ISIS in Syria
The Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo has indicted a Kosovo Albanian man on terrorism charges, who allegedly wanted to join ISIS in Syria but was caught in Turkey and sent back to Kosovo. Original post Here
Albania asks China to recognise Kosovo as independent country
The Socialist Party of Albania asked the representatives of the Communist Party of People’s Republic of China to recognise Kosovo and support its membership into international organisations. Original post Here
Kosovo welcomes solving of name dispute between Greece and Macedonia
Kosovo leaders have welcomed reaching of a deal on the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece. Athens and Skopje say they have reached a deal to resolve their 27-year dispute over the former Yugoslav republic’s name. Original post Here
Kosovo war crimes court to file first indictments in 2019
The Specialist Prosecutor’s Office set up to prosecute alleged war crimes committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during 1998-2000 is expected to proceed with its first indictments next year, according to a document which the TV channel T7 got hold of. Original post Here
Kosovo marks 19th anniversary of KFOR peacekeeping mission
Today, Kosovo and NATO marked 19 years since the deployment of the Alliance’s peacekeeping mission in Kosovo – KFOR. The deployment of the NATO led infantry peacekeepers in Kosovo came after 78 days of NATO bombing, aimed at ending Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic’s military campaign against innocent population of Kosovo. …
European Parliament ready to support visa liberalisation for Kosovo
Parliament Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has started his official visit to Strasbourg when he is lobbying for Kosovo to get visa liberalisation. Original post Here
Kosovo’s Social Democrats invite political parties to discuss dialogue with Serbia
The Social-Democratic Party of Kosovo (PSD) has summoned political entities represented in Kosovo Parliament to a meeting to discuss the dialogue with Serbia and the role of Parliament in this process. Original post Here
Kosovo to protect KLA war values with a special law
Kosovo Assembly Speaker, Kadri Veseli, announced initiation of drafting of a special law on protection of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) war and its values. 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