Delawie and Apostolova new round of meetings on demarcation
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, and Head of the EU Office in Kosovo, Nataliya Apostolova, have started a new round of meetings with the senior state officials aiming at reaching of a consensus to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montengro. Original post Here
Serbian man who attacked US Embassy in Podgorica awarded by Serbia for his role during war in Kosovo
The man who threw a bomb into the U.S. Embassy complex in Montenegro’s capital, and then killed himself, was a Serbian man, ex-soldier decorated by Serbian authorities after NATO’s bombing of Serbia and Montenegro in 1999, during the war in Kosovo. Original post Here
Impatience grows in Kosovo as Parliament fails to ratify border deal with Montenegro, yet again
A non-governmental organisation called on citizens of Kosovo to gather on Friday in front of the Parliament to protest against further delays of the ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro. The protest will be held as Kosovo Parliament has failed yet again on Thursday to …
Montenegro Police suspect Serbian man is behind the attack in US Embassy
The Police in Montenegro suspect that Serbian man Dalibor Jaukovic (43), has on Wednesday after midnight threw an explosive device, at the United States embassy building in Podgorica, before blowing himself up. Original post Here
AI: Serbs suspected of conflict-related sexual violence in Kosovo not being prosecuted
New report by Amnesty International records human rights violations in all Balkan countries, and points to a lack of progress in prosecuting war crimes suspects. In Kosovo’s case, the Amnesty highlights that the absence of any agreement on mutual legal assistance between Kosovo and Serbia hampered the prosecution of Serbs …
'Kosovo proud of Dua Lipa'
Kosovo born British singer, Dua Lipa, achieved last night biggest success of carrier by winning two of the most important awards at the BRIT Awards ceremony. Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, congratulated Dua Lipa stating that her success makes Kosovo proud. Original post Here
Hahn: Opening of negotiations with Albania during summer
The EU Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn said the European Commission is considering opening accession negotiations with Albania during summer. Original post Here
Explosive device thrown at US embassy in Montenegro
An unknown person threw an explosive device, at the United States embassy building in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, before blowing himself up, the government said on Thursday. Original post Here
Kosovo Born Dua Lipa Wins Best British Female Solo Artist
Dua Lipa won two awards in BRIT Awards ceremony as the best British female solo artist, and the best British Breakthrough. The Kosovo born singer Lipa dedicated her first BRIT Award win to fellow female artists and “women taking over the world”. Original post Here
Delawie: ‘Come on’ ratify the demarcation
US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie, took Twitter on Wednesday to explain to Kosovo politicians how important is for Kosovo to ratify the Agreement on border demarcation with Montenegro. The Parliament is set to vote on ratification of the border deal on Thursday. 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
An anti-government protest led by students demanding better educational conditions escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police in the Albanian capital. Original post Here