EU
U.S. Envoy Richard Grenell blasts Kosovo PM ahead of elections
Five days before Kosovo’s elections, U.S. Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Richard Grenell issued a strong criticism of Prime Minister Albin Kurti in X. Grenell accused Kurti’s government of damaging...
Berisha’s cynical pirouettes on LGBT issues
Sali Berisha’s announcement of a draft law recognizing only two genders—male and female—has caused puzzlement and sparked cynical comments about his true motives. It is worth examining Berisha’s shifting positions...
Danish diplomat Sørensen confirmed as EU envoy for Kosovo-Serbia dialogue
Danish diplomat Peter Sørensen has been endorsed by European Union ambassadors as the EU special representative for the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue. Sorensen was appointed by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative...
EU Enlargement Commissioner highlights potential for more progress during Polish presidency than in the last ten years, singles out Montenegro and Albania
Speaking at the European Parliament on Tuesday, European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos highlighted significant changes in the EU enlargement process compared to four or five years ago, noting...
NATO commits to stability in Kosovo during parliamentary elections
Speaking at the European Parliament on Monday, NATO’s new Secretary-General Mark Rutte voiced concerns ‘especially about the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also the relations between Serbia and Kosovo’....
Albanian and Kosovo Parliaments convene in Pristina for joint session
130 Members of Parliament from Albania and Kosovo, alongside their respective government cabinets, gathered in Pristina for a joint session that marked a milestone in fostering unity and cooperation between...
Kosovo and Serbia hold productive talks on missing persons in Brussels
The trilateral meeting between Kosovo’s chief negotiator Besnik Bislimi, Serbia’s chief negotiator Petar Petković, and EU envoy for the dialogue Miroslav Lajčák has concluded in Brussels. The discussions, part of...
Albania opens Cluster 6 of EU accession negotiations
In a significant step on its path to European Union membership, on 17 December Albania officially opened Cluster 6 of its EU accession negotiations. The meeting of the third EU-Albania...
Puppet Theatre reopens after two years of restoration
Tirana’s Puppet Theatre has reopened after two years of restoration work. The revamped historic building now meets modern standards for audio-visual performances, featuring a multifunctional stage and auditorium equipped with...
Albania launches tender for Vorë-Hani i Hotit railway reconstruction
The Albanian Telegraphic Agency reports that Hekurudha Shqiptare (Albanian Railways) has opened a tender for the reconstruction of the Vorë-Hani i Hotit railway segment. The tender was announced through the...