No-confidence motion is not priority of Kosovo opposition
Lutfi Haziri, deputy head of the biggest opposition political party in Kosovo – the Democratic League of Kosovo, LDK, stated that motion of no-confidence in Ramush Haradinaj’s Government has not been excluded, admitting however that this is not their priority. Original post Here
Kosovo PM Haradinaj visits Macedonia
Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj has travelled to Skopje when he will meet his Macedonian counterpart Zoran Zaev and other senior state officials of Macedonia. Original post Here
Kosovo President wants EU to be clearer on membership path
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has called on the European Union to offer clearer prospects and treat it equally on its path to membership in the bloc. Original post Here
Apostolova: EC Report reconfirms European perspective of Kosovo
Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Aposotlova, said that with this year’s Enlargement package and country reports the European Commission reconfirms its continued commitment to the European perspective of Kosovo and to the fundamental EU values as essential to enlargement. Original post Here
Kosovo Foreign Minister announces new recognitions
Kosovo Foreign Minister Behgjet Pacolli announced that new countries will recognise Kosovo’s independence despite Serbia’s effort to lobby against Kosovo and reports on alleged revocation of independence by some African countries. Pacolli says that the Foreign Ministry has received no official letter from any country announcing revoking of Kosovo’s recognition. …
Key findings of the 2018 European Commission Report on Kosovo
The European Commission published today the country reports for the six Western Balkans states, including Kosovo. Based on the findings of the report, Brussels criticises current government on failures. The report reminds of delays in forming of institutions after 2017 elections and stagnations in delivering results in EU integration process. …
KFOR and Serbian Army discuss security situation in Kosovo
Chief of the Serbian Army Headquarters, General Ljubisha Dikovic, met KFOR Commander, Major General Salvatore Cuoci in Nis to discuss security situation in Kosovo and along the Kosovo-Serbia border. Original post Here
Palmer: UN membership is the goal of Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
The US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Matthew Palmer, who visited Pristina and Belgrade a few days ago, said that Kosovo’s membership in the UN is the goal of the Kosovo-Serbia negotiations. Original post Here
Opposition initiative to probe lobbying activities of Kosovo President Thaci
Parliamentary group of the biggest opposition party in Kosovo – LDK is asking a parliamentary inquiry into the unauthorized expenses of the President’s Office and Government for lobbying activities. Original post Here
Merkel commends Kosovo for constructive dialogue with Serbia in phone call with Thaci
German Chancellor Angela Merkel had a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Kosovo President Hashim Thaci. According to Thaci’s office the main topic of conversation was strengthening of mutual relations between the two countries and necessity to continue the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia on normalisation of relations. 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