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Tensions over alleged drone flights over Northern Kosovo
Kosovo’s authorities reported suspected drone flights from Serbia over the north of the country, but NATO’s Kosovo Force (KFOR) contradicted these claims stating it has not identified any airspace violations...
Rama on Albania-Kosovo-Croatia Defense Pact: “This is for defense, not for attack”
Prime Minister Edi Rama has downplayed reactions to the military cooperation agreement between Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia, stressing that it is a defensive arrangement, not a call to arms. Why...
Albania hosts NATO’s “Defender Europe 25”
Albania has officially launched the multinational military exercise “Defender Europe 25,” with thousands of NATO troops mobilized across the country as of Tuesday morning. Why is this important: The drill,...
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...