Pacolli insists on a broad-based coalition
Chairman of the Alliance New Kosova (AKR), Behgjet Pacolli, reiterated on Friday that a broad-based coalition of all parties representing Albanians in order to avoid current political deadlock. Original post Here
Kurti’s proposal on overcoming political crisis
Former Vetevendosje leader and candidate for prime minister, Albin Kurti, in an open letter on Friday published his proposal on how to overcome current political deadlock in Kosovo. Original post Here
Italian authorities held Pristina Mayor in apparent case of mistaken identity
Italian authorities have held on Thursday evening Pristina Mayor Shpend Ahmeti in an apparent case of mistaken identity after landing at Milano Airport when he was heading to watch a football match for the Europa League qualifications between Milan and Macedonian football team Shkendija from Tetovo. Original post Here
Edita Tahiri: Dialogue resumes once government is elected
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he expects Pristina-Belgrade dialogue to resume by the end of this month or beginning of next month. But Kosovo caretaker government officials say that EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels will resume once Kosovo Government is voted. Original post Here
EX-KLA solider returns home after serving 13-year prison sentence in Serbia
Former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) member Anton Lekaj from Gjakova was in 2005 sentenced to 13 years imprisonment by a court in Belgrade on alleged war crimes against civilian population, after NATO’s deployment in Kosovo in 1999. Original post Here
Kadri Veseli to be re-elected as Speaker on Thursday, says his deputy
The constitutive session of the Kosovo Assembly will continue on August 24, when the PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) coalition will propose Kadri Veseli for speaker, deputy chairman of PDK Enver Hoxhaj tells Express. Original post Here
EU Office, EULEX, and OSCE condemn the attack on Insajderi journalist, Parim Olluri
EU missions in Kosovo have condemned the attack on Insajderi journalist and director Parim Olluri who on Wednesday evening was physically assaulted by unknown persons while returning home. Original post Here
Thaci: Last train to a lasting peace
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, wrote an opinion for the German daily “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” commenting on Kosovo-Serbia dialogue facilitated by the EU. Original post Here
Investigative journalist Parim Olluri assaulted in Pristina
Kosovo investigative journalist, director of online media Insajderi, Parim Olluri, has been assaulted on Wednesday evening while returning home in Pristina. Original post Here
Pacolli to enter coalition with PAN, daily reports
The PDK-AAK-Nisma (PAN) reportedly has reached an accord with Behgjet Pacolli’s party, Alliance New Kosova (AKR) to enter coalition and form new institutions. Original post Here
Prime Minister Edi Rama described the Hague verdict against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders as a painful moment for Kosovo and Albanians. He spoke during a meeting with the Albanian community in Michigan. Rama said he struggled to find the right words. He said the Hague decision felt like …
Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted the role of the Albanian diaspora and the importance of democratic coexistence during his meeting with the Albanian community in Michigan. Rama also addressed calls by some community members to protest during his visit to the United States. He said they have the right to …
Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted new steps to strengthen Albania’s ties with its diaspora during a meeting with the Albanian community in Michigan. He also announced that Albania will soon open a consulate in Detroit. Rama recalled that Albanians living abroad voted in Albania’s parliamentary elections for the first time …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with US Congressman Mike Lawler in New York. They discussed developments in Kosovo, focusing on the Kosovo Specialist Chambers’ verdict against former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders. Lawler serves on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee and chairs its Subcommittee on the Middle East …
EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa held her first meeting with Ilir Rusi, head of the High Judicial Council (HJC). They discussed the importance of judicial independence and efficiency in Albania’s justice reform. In a social media post, Moreira de Sousa highlighted the HJC’s key role in judicial …
EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa reaffirmed the European Union’s support for the Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). She described SPAK’s work as essential to strengthening the rule of law in Albania. Moreira de Sousa held her first meeting with SPAK head Klodjan Braho. …
The Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs, chaired by Igli Hasani, held its latest meeting and approved three bills. The committee reviewed the bills in its capacity as a consultative body. The discussions focused first on the bill “On the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.” Deputy Finance Minister …
The Light Infantry Battalion Group has been certified “Mission Capable” after completing an evaluation during the “Shield of the Arbër-26” military exercise at the Biza training area. President Bajram Begaj, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Arben Kingji, commanders, NATO representatives, military attachés and other …
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with members of the diaspora, US entrepreneurs and American politicians during his visit to the United States. They discussed opportunities to attract US investment to Kosovo and the diaspora’s role in facilitating these investments. Kurti highlighted the long-standing contribution of Kosovo’s diaspora in the …
Strengthening customs cooperation and facilitating trade through modern border management were the focus of the first day of a seminar in Durrës. The event brings together the Albanian Customs Administration and Kosovo Customs. General Director of Customs Besmir Beja said the US Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) …