Thaci from Sofia summit: Kosovo ready for final phase of dialogue with Serbia

Kosovo President Hashim Thaci who is attending the European Union-Western Balkans summit in Sofia said that Kosovo is ready for the final phase of the dialogue with Serbia and visa liberalisation with the EU. He made these comments attending the European Union and Western Balkans summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. The EU and Western Balkans leaders are meeting Thursday for their first summit in 15 years, focusing on European integration, as well as closer cooperation in the region.

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Protest Memes Bring Political Satire to Albania’s Streets

In the ongoing ‘Flamingo Revolution’ rallies against a planned luxury resort in Albania, satirical placards have become a key way to popularise protesters’ demands in the social media era. Original post Here

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“A life between film and painting” exhibition opens in Tirana

The exhibition “A Life Between Film and Painting” by artist Kleo Nini opened last night at the Tirana Art Gallery. Curator Genti Gjikola leads the exhibition, which will remain open until June 30. The event was held with support from the Central State Film Archive. The exhibition presents the life …

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Finance minister outlines legal process in Bankers Petroleum tax dispute

TIRANA, June 11 – Finance Minister Petrit Malaj responded in parliament to an interpellation requested by Opportunity Party leader Agron Shehaj regarding the collection of a financial penalty of around EUR 120 million from Bankers Petroleum. Malaj reviewed the history of the case and stressed the need to distinguish between …