Citaku at the UNSC: Belgrade is preventing local Serbs to integrate in Kosovo
Kosovo Ambassador to Washington, Vlora Citaku, in her speech at the UN Security Council, has reminded to Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic massacres of Serbian forces during the war in Kosovo and urged the UN members to recvognise the reality of Kosovo. Original post Here
Israel’s Independence anniversary marked in Kosovo
Kosovo Senior state officials, including the Speaker of Parliament, Kadri Veseli, attended today a ceremony marking 70th anniversary of Israel’s Independence. The event has been organised by Jewish community “Bet Israel Kosovo.” Original post Here
EULEX with advisory role in Kosovo after 14 June
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj who met on Friday the EULEX head of mission, Alexandra Papadopoulou, said that the EU rule of law mission will turn into an advisory role next month. Original post Here
Slovakia ready for Kosovo’s Office in Bratislava, says Foreign Minister Pacolli
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, said that Slovakia is in line with the European Union when it comes to Kosovo and is ready to welcome opening of a Kosovo office in Bratislava. Original post Here
Kosovo Imams join efforts on deradicalisation in prisons
Twenty imams proposed by the Islamic Community of Kosovo and cleared by the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (KIA) are expected to help radicalised Muslims who have been arrested or convicted for terrorism on a deradicalisation process. Original post Here
Jovanovic: Serbia wants to take the North in exchange for recognition of Kosovo
The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Serbia, Cedomir Jovanovic, said that Belgrade is hoping to take the North in exchange for recognition of Kosovo. He made these comments attending a debate in Pristina. Original post Here
Kosovo set to close chapter of conflict with Serbia, says Thaci
President Hashim Thaci, in a Facebook post on Friday said that Kosovo is ready to close the chapter of conflict with Serbia and commit to peace with its neighbours. He made the comments confirming a phone call with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov who will host next week the EU-Western …
European border police at Kosovo-Albania border
The European Union has deployed its European Board and Coast Guard officers – FRONTEX, at Kosovo-Albania border. They are helping Kosovo authorities in fighting criminality and identification of the falsified documents. Original post Here
Western countries agree on key principles of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Western powers United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy have on Wednesday met in Washington to discuss modalities of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue which might be concluded with a final legally-binding agreement by the end of this year. Original post Here
Kosovo opens embassy in UAE
Kosovo opened its embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli and President Hashim Thaci attended the ceremony, FM Behgjet Pacolli announced in his Facebook. He said that UAE was the first Arab country to recognise Kosovo’s Independence. 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