Kosovo President Thaci arrives in Sofia
President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaci, has arrived today to Sofia when he joined other leaders of the EU and Western Balkans who are gathered in Bulgarian capital to attend the EU-WB summit set to be held on 17-18 May. Original post Here
President’s Advisor: QUINT meeting in Washington about final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Blerim Shala, political advisor to Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, has confirmed that a meeting of the QUINT representatives (U.S., UK, Germany, France, and Italy) held in Washington last week was held to discuss final phase of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue and coordination on Kosovo’s membership into international organisations. Original post Here
Spanish PM will not attend EU-Balkans summit over Kosovo
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy has decided not participate in the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia, due to his country’s position on Kosovo. Spain is one of the five EU member countries which have not recognised Kosovo’s independence. Original post Here
Haradinaj urges Kosovo Serbs to support creation of Army
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj after meeting foreign ambassadors accredited in Pristina said that time has come for transformation of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) into Armed Force of Kosovo. He said that establishment of the Kosovo Army is well accepted by Kosovo Serbs, and urged Srpska List to vote …
Hoxhaj after meeting Hahn: Kosovo expects positive recommendation on visas from the EC
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, is visiting Brussels when he met the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Johannes Hahn. Original post Here
Fajon: European Commission to deliver its assessment on visa as soon as possible
Tanja Fajon, rapporteur for visa liberalisation in the European Parliament, said that she will encourage the European Commission to deliver its assessment on the progress Kosovo has made in fulfilling visa liberalisation benchmarks. Original post Here
Kosovo set for Government reshuffle after pressure from US, EU: online media
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj is expected to announce a government reshuffle after the U.S. and the EU criticized his cabinet for a high number of ministries and deputy ministers. Original post Here
Kosovo Serb Pleads Not Guilty to War Crimes
Darko Tasic, a Kosovo Serb who was arrested last year and charged with war crimes against Albanian civilians in 1999, pleaded not guilty at the first hearing on Monday in Basic Court of Prizren. Original post Here
Kosovo asks Austria to supports visa liberalization
Kosovo Minister of European Integration, Dhurata Hoxha, met in Vienna the Secretary-General of the Austrian Foreign Ministry, Michael Linhart. Original post Here
Favorable time for Kosovo’s Council of Europe bid
Deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj said that Kosovo has fulfilled all the conditions for becoming a member of the Council of Europe (CoE). 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