Kosovo has fulfilled all conditions to join La Francophonie
Kosovo Assembly Speaker, Kadri Veseli, has announced that Kosovo might join soon International Organisation of La Francophonie. Original post Here
EU to continue leading Pristina-Belgrade dialogue, says US Ambassador Scott
The U.S. involvement in the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade depends from “other factors,” said on Saturday U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, Kyle Scott. Original post Here
Thaci remembers signing of Kumanovo Agreement which ended war in Kosovo
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has remembered 19th anniversary of signing of the Kumanovo Agreement between NATO and Yugoslav Army. Thaci said that this agreement has stopped war in Kosovo. Original post Here
Kosovo Football Federation President Fadil Vokrri passes away
Fadil Vokrri, President of the Football Federation of Kosovo passed away on Thursday after experiencing a cardiac arrest. Original post Here
Two detained in Kosovo for planning terrorist attacks against NATO peacekeepers
The Basic Court in Pristina has ordered one month detention for two people suspected of preparing terror acts in Kosovo and recruiting for extremist groups. Original post Here
Ghana ambassador to Kosovo presents credentials, refuting Serbia on derecognition
Kosovo President, Hashim Thaci, has received today the credential letters of the non-resident Gahan Ambassador covering Kosovo, Salma Frances Mancell. The visit of Ghana Ambassador is very important refuting Serbian officials’ claims that this African country is considering withdrawing of recognition for Kosovo. Original post Here
Family members of one of the arrested Gulenists in Kosovo, seek asylum in Germany
Family members of one of the six arrested Turkish nationals who were arrested by the Kosovo Police and deported to Turkey suspected of their links with Fetullah Gulen’s movement, have left Kosovo and reportedly applied for asylum in Germany. Original post Here
Djuric visiting Kosovo today
Director of Serbia’s Government Office for Kosovo, Marko Djuric, is expected to visit Kosovo today. According to Kosovo Serb online media KoSSev he is expected to attend a solemn meeting of Srpska List, set to be held today in Mitrovica North. Original post Here
EULEX with a new role in Kosovo
The EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo will keep limited responsibilities, even after the end of its current mandate on 14 June. Original post Here
Pacolli announces new ‘qualitative’ recognitions for Kosovo
Kosovo Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Kosovo will get new “qualitative” recognitions this year. Original post Here
The German Embassy has shared the position of the European Union Delegation to Albania regarding the ongoing student protests in Tirana. The German Embassy has expressed the same position as the EU Delegation, which voiced concern over escalating tensions between law enforcement officers and young protesters and called on all …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced during a government meeting that a proposal to establish a working group tasked with drafting, coordinating and harmonising a state strategy regarding appeal proceedings at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague had been approved. Kurti stated that the first-instance verdict against the four …
The British Embassy in Tirana has reacted following clashes on the second day of protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a statement published on the Ministry’s official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that the right to protest does not justify the use of violence or damage to public and …
Former Defence Minister Piro Vengu has reacted following acts of violence reported for the second consecutive day during protests outside the Ministry of Education. In a social media post, Vengu stated that students have the right to protest and express their concerns, but stressed that violence and vandalism serve no …
Albanian President Bajram Begaj has reacted to the incidents that occurred today during protests that have escalated significantly. In an official statement, Begaj called on all parties to exercise restraint to prevent the situation from escalating further. Begaj stressed that peaceful protest is a fundamental right, but violence must not …
The US Embassy in Tirana has issued another warning following clashes on Wednesday afternoon during a protest that began on Durrës Street before moving towards the Prime Minister’s Office. In a message addressed to American citizens in Tirana, the embassy warned that the protest had turned violent and could spread …
Croatia has sent European Union member states a document outlining its national position on unresolved issues with Montenegro. In the document, Zagreb lists the conditions Montenegro must fulfil before joining the European bloc. Croatia directly links some of these demands to the closure of negotiating Chapters 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental …
The Albanian Bishops’ Conference has condemned the burning of the Vatican flag during a protest on Durrës Street in Tirana, describing the act as unacceptable and contrary to the law and Albania’s tradition of hospitality. In an official statement, the Bishops’ Conference expressed solidarity with the Apostolic Nuncio in Tirana, …
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 …