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Kosovo at a crossroads: rethinking alliances amid global shifts

As global shifts redefine traditional alliances, Kosovo is at a crossroads: where should it seek support? With pressing challenges ahead—ranging from dialogue with Serbia to international membership bids—experts urge Kosovo...

Edi Rama warns EU leaders on Ukraine: military support alone is not enough

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a blunt message to European leaders during a virtual address at a Kyiv summit marking three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While...

Albanian FM reaffirms support for Ukraine on war’s third anniversary

The Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by reaffirming Albania’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence. In...

Albanian President marks Kosovo’s 17th independence anniversary with call for unity and integration

During a state reception commemorating the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence, Albanian President Bajram Begaj hailed Kosovo’s independence as a testament to resilience and sacrifice, honoring those who fought for...

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...

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’....

EU allocates €13 million to modernize Albania’s ground forces

The European Union has provided a €13 million fund to the Albanian Government for the modernization of its ground forces. This was one of the benefits outlined in the Partnership...

Albania to relaunch defense industry in 2025

Albania is set to restart its domestic defense production, with the Ministry of Defense preparing to relaunch factories to produce munitions and uniforms. Defense Minister Pirro Vengu, in an interview...

Former North Macedonian Deputy PM resigns from politics following U.S. ‘non grata’ designation

Former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Artan Grubi, has stepped down from politics and his leadership roles in the Democratic Union for Integration (BDI) after being designated “non grata”...

Kosovo Police arrest ninth suspect in Ibër-Lepenc canal attack

Kosovo Police announced the arrest of another suspect in connection with the terrorist attack on the Ibër-Lepenc canal in Zubin Potok. The suspect, the ninth to be arrested, is believed...