Kosovo-Montenegro demarcation Agreement enters into force
The Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro has entered into force on 4 June. Original post Here
DPM Hoxhaj after meeting MEP Soltes: Last moment to end unjust isolation of Kosovo
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj has met on Wednesday the European Parliament Rapporteur on Kosovo, Igor Soltes, when they discussed on visa liberalization. Hoxha informed MEP Soltes that Kosovo has fulfilled all the criteria on visa liberalization with the EU. Original post Here
Kosovo-Serbia high level dialogue to resume during June, says Thaci’s advisor
Bekim Collaku, chief of staff of the President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, in an interview with the T7 program Pressing, said that the high level dialogue between presidents of Kosovo Hashim Thaci and Serbia Aleksandar Vucic is expected to resume by the end of June. Original post Here
Pristina Book Fair opens
Over 100 publishers are expected to exhibit 1500 new books in the 20th Pristina Book Fair which opened at capital’s Youth Centre on Tuesday. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj asks parties to involve in debate on the final phase of dialogue with Serbia
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj addressing media on Tuesday said that he decided to withdraw from parliament the Government’s Platform on dialogue with Serbia in order to launch a political debate. He also said that the Government will wait for political parties’ proposals on the final phase of dialogue with …
PM Haradinaj meets EP Rapporteur on Kosovo, Igor Soltes
Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has received on Tuesday the European Parliament Rapporteur on Kosovo, Igor Soltes. The main topic of their discussion was visa liberalisation, according to Haradinaj’s press service. Original post Here
Kosovo Parliament votes for unification of customs with Albania
Kosovo Parliament has voted on Tuesday a resolution on unification of customs wit Albania. The vote came only a few days after MPs voted two resolutions on scrapping roaming charges and removing controls at the border. Original post Here
Kosovo Government withdraws platform which makes Thaci chief negotiator in dialogue with Serbia
The Government’s platform on dialogue with Serbia, which proposes a leading role for President Thaci in the dialogue with Serbia, has been withdrawn from the Parliament’s agenda today. The withdrawal was done at the order of the Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. The move came after strong criticism of opposition parties …
Kosovo Speaker of Parliament, MPs touring EU lobbying for visa liberalization
Speaker of Kosovo Parliament, Kadri Veseli, accompanied by a group of Kosovo MPs are expected to visit France and Austria, lobbying for visa liberalization for Kosovo. Original post Here
EU members want to involve in final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
The EU member countries have asked involvement in the final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue which is being facilitated by the EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini. 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