EU reacts to threats to prosecutors: Perpetrators should be held accountable
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The delegation of the European Union in Albania has reacted to the news that two female prosecutors have been threatened with their lives.
As stated...
Vučić’s message to Serbs: Keep your head up!
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The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, with a video message published on Instagram, appeals to Serbs to keep their heads up and protect their...
German Foreign Minister visits Balkans amid Serbia-Kosovo tensions
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will travel to the Balkans on October 5 amid rising tensions between Serbia and Kosovo.
Baerbock will speak to leaders...
United Kingdom’s embassy expresses concern regarding threats against justice system’s workers
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Embassy of the United Kingdom has reacted appropriately to the news that two female prosecutors have been threatened with their lives.
As stated in the...
971 thousand insurance contracts, market grows by 12%
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Damages paid for car, property and health insurance reached 4.3 billion ALL in the first 8 months, with an increase compared to last year....
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Albanian children in Idrizove cannot study their mother language
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Those children in the photo are in the sixth grade, from the village of Idrizove in Skopje. They were supposed to be at school...
Albania
39-year-old Albanian tragically falls to death while working on a roof
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A 39-year-old Albanian worker tragically lost his life on Wednesday morning in the village of Pyrgetos in Larissa.
According to the first information of onlarissa.gr,...
Kosovo
PM Kurti’s chief of staff reacts to Radoičić’s release from court in Serbia
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Luan Dalipi, the chief of staff of the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti, has reacted after the release of the terrorist Milan Radoičić...
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Hovenier: U.S. ready to provide guidance to Kosovo on Association statute
On Wednesday, United States Ambassador to Kosovo Jeffrey Hovenier announced that the U.S. stands ready to provide guidance to Kosovo in formulating the statute...
Albania
Cheap flights, Albania ranked among top 5 places you can visit from Mexico
“If you want to explore Europe on a budget, this option is perfect for you. Located in the southeast of the Balkan Peninsula, Albania...
Albania
2023 solidified as best year for tourism as Albania welcomed 8.3 million visitors
Albanian Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro announced that Albania has welcomed 8.3 million tourists from January to September, surpassing the total figures...
Albania
Euro falls below 106 Albanian lek, reaching the lowest level since August 21
The Albanian lek is continuing its upward trend against the euro in the early days of October.
According to the official exchange rate provided by...
Kosovo suffered losses of around 20 million euros in week after Banjska attack
The Kosovo Business Alliance has conducted and published a one-week study titled “7 days after the attack in the north and its impact on...
Balkans
Serbian PM: We will thoroughly investigate all circumstances surrounding Radojičić
Serbia’s Prime Minister Ana Brnabić has declared that Serbia will thoroughly investigate all the circumstances surrounding the attack on the Kosovo Police in Banjska,...
Kosovo
German Embassy provides guidance for Kosovo citizens on visa-free travel
The German Embassy in Kosovo has announced that, commencing January 1, 2024, individuals holding Kosovo passports will enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen Area...
Balkans
Albanian-American community pens letter to Biden over Serbia’s actions towards Kosovo
On Tuesday, various Albanian-American organizations across the United States sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing deep concern about Serbia’s actions towards Kosovo....
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“NATO needs to re-establish control of northern Kosovo,” Rama tells Financial Times
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama told the British daily Financial Times that NATO needs to re-establish control of northern Kosovo, and called on Western...
Europe
MEPs call for sanctions against Serbia following attack on Kosovo Police
During a session in the European Parliament on Tuesday focused on Kosovo, several Members of the European Parliament called for sanctions against Serbia. The...
Balkans
Bosnia to investigate allegations that Radojičić procured arms in Tuzla
The Federal Police Administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina announced on October 3 its intention to investigate allegations surrounding one of the Kosovo Serb leaders,...
Balkans
Milan Radojičić released from custody, barred from entering Kosovo
The Belgrade court has released Milan Radojičić from custody just one day after his interrogation, as announced by the Belgrade High Court.
The preliminary procedure...
Serbian Defense Minister: Redeployment of army forces rather than complete withdrawal
Serbian Defense Minister Miloš Vučević made a statement on October 4 regarding the reduction of troops “along the administrative line” with Kosovo, which has...
Kosovo
White House: Serbia started withdrawing troops from border with Kosovo
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Serbia has begun withdrawing military troops along the border with Kosovo, said on Tuesday, the White House Homeland Security spokesman, John Kirby.
"When we publicly...
Kosovo
Kosovo President on CNN: Kosovo is being attacked
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President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, said on Tuesday that Kosovo is being attacked and that it is the victim of an act of aggression,...
Albania
PM Rama: This season’s boom presented us difficult challenges that we must address
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Prime Minister Edi Rama said that by the end of December, Albania can reach 10 million tourists.
In the speech given at the activity where...
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8 young people from Presevo study nursing in Gjirokastra
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With the start of the new academic year, 8 young people from the Presevo Valley will study at the "Eqerem Çabej" university in Gjirokastër.
Although...
Kosovo
Head of EU Office visits the North: Developments pose a danger to people there
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The head of the European Union Office in Kosovo, Ambassador Tomas Szunyog, visited the north of Kosovo this Tuesday.
Through a post on the "X"...
Albania
600 million euros from real estate market in first 6 months of 2023
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According to INSTAT data, in the first 6 months of this year, over 600 million euros of sales were made in the real estate...
Albania
Over 12,000 drivers fined for not respecting traffic rules
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During the past week, 12,607 drivers have been fined by the Tirana Traffic Police for violating traffic rules.
The police have carried out checks on...
Balkans
Milan Radojičić detained in Serbia, over a week after Banjska attack
The Serbian Ministry of Interior has reported that it conducted an inspection of Milan Radojičić’s residence and other premises, imposing a 48-hour detention measure...
Balkans
Agreement comes into force, price of internet roaming undergoes drastic reduction
At the outset of this month, an agreement involving 38 telecom operators from Western Balkan nations and the European Union has come into force....
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Prominent Albanian diplomat Mid’hat Frashëri remembered 74 years after death
The 74th anniversary of the death of Mid’hat Frashëri, a prominent figure in Albania’s history, was commemorated by the National Historical Museum this Tuesday.
Born...
Albania and U.S. discuss collaboration and partnership on law enforcement
Members of the law enforcement team from the United States Embassy in Tirana, led by Chargé d’Affaires David Wisner, held a meeting with Muhamet...
What it’s like to travel to Albania by train and ferry
Some people just love travelling. I don’t mean sipping limoncello in an Italian backstreet cafe or soaking up the sun in Mauritius, I mean...
660,000 Italians came to Albania by the end of August, raking second after Kosovo
Italian tourists have emerged as the second-largest group of visitors to Albania this year, with around 660,000 arrivals recorded by the end of August.
In...
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Europe
Vucic: We’re here to discuss our European future
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reiterated ahead of the meeting with EU leaders in Brussels that the members of the Open Balkan countries decided to...
Europe
Rama calls EU’s stance on Bulgaria ‘shameful’
Prime Minister Edi Rama criticized Thursday the approach of the European Union toward Bulgaria after the latter still refuses to lift the veto on...
Albania
8 injured after fire erupts in a building in Tirana
Eight people were injured after a fire broke out in the parking basement of a building in the Astir neighborhood in Tirana.
Firefighters were called...
Kosovo
Parliament suspended after opposition MP unplugs microphone
Thursday's plenum was suspended after mounting tensions over a row on Kosovo's war veterans and a bill on minimum wage.
Abelard Tahiri from the Democratic...
Albania
Man arrested after discovery of arms depot in Tirana
Police discovered Thursday evening a warehouse that was supposedly used to modify weapons in the Yzberisht neighborhood in Tirana.
A man has been arrested and...
Albania
Demonstrators protest in front of PM Office against increased prices
The protest called a few days ago by civil society groups began around 6 PM at Skanderbeg Square.
Protesters marched across the boulevard and to...
Albania
27-year-old man dead in car bombing on highway
A 27-year-old man was pronounced dead in the hospital on Saturday after an explosive put on his vehicle exploded while he was driving on...
Albania
Sazan Island fires extinguished, Euronews Albania heads to areas ravaged by flames
The fires at the Sazan Island have been extinguished, reported Euronews Albania correspondent in Vlora Ebrieta Macaj.
The blaze was put out four days after...
Balkans
Open Balkan Day 2: What are the agreements expected?
The Open Balkan meeting attended by five regional leaders commenced with a press conference in Ohrid, North Macedonia.
Four agreements are expected to be signed...
Albania
At least 10 officers injured, 50 fans detained in chaos ahead of Conference League match
Chaotic situations have been reported across the Albanian capital, Tirana as Roma and Feyenoord football fans clashed with the police on Tuesday evening, one...
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Exclusive | Camera footage shows moment cop fatally shoots colleague
Euronews Albania secured exclusive footage from inside the police station where a young police officer identified as Ludian Zaimi shot and killed on Monday...
Albania
CCTV shows masked person placing an explosive at a bar in Shkodra
A security camera recorded the moment when a person wearing a mask is seen approaching the door of a bar in Shkodra to place...
Albania
Dozens arrested after major SPAK raid in Tirana, Durres, Elbasan
SPAK conducted a major raid across several cities on Thursday.
The operation tackling individuals allegedly involved in criminal gangs took place in Elbasan, Durres, and...
Albania
Exclusive footage shows crash that killed two Polish tourists
Two Polish tourists died on Friday in a road accident near Shkodra.
The man behind the wheel that crashed with the motorcycle is a 27-year-old...
Albania
Bus driver in Tirana arrested for drunk driving
Police arrested on Friday a bus driver for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Police officers administered two breath alcohol tests on the driver identified...
Albania
Yuri Kim meets Alibeaj: We value DP’s indispensable role for Albania
US Ambassador Yuri Kim said on Tuesday that she had a ‘very good discussion’ with the acting leader of the Democratic Party, Enkelejd Alibeaj.
In...
Kosovo
Investigation underway after bank robbed at gunpoint in Prishtina
A second-tier bank was robbed on Friday morning in Prishtina.
Three armed men entered one of the branches of the National Commercial Bank Kosovo and...
Albania
‘60% increase in visa applications from Albanians’, says US Embassy consular officer
The number of Albanian citizens looking to apply for US travel visas has increased significantly in the last few years.
In an interview for Euronews...
Albania
3 injured after car plunges off overpass in Tirana
Three people were taken to the hospital on Thursday after a vehicle fell from an overpass into the ground near the Palace of Brigades...
Albania
Tirana in protest over increased prices
A group of citizens marched on Tuesday across the capital’s main boulevard to protest against increased prices.
This is the ninth protest that takes place...
Kosovo
‘Halt Kurti’s terror’, Kosovo Serbs protest in North Mitrovica
A crowd of Kosovo Serb citizens gathered on Friday in North Mitrovica to protest against PM Albin Kurti’s decision to prohibit Serbia’s presidential and...
Albania
Albanians take the streets over fuel price hikes
Hundreds of citizens marched on Wednesday across the capital’s main boulevard after fuel prices climbed to an all-time high.
Protesters are calling on the government...
Kosovo
Kosovo government building lights up in colors of Ukraine flag
The Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti announced Tuesday evening that the colors of the national flag of Ukraine will illuminate the government building...
Kosovo
Former Croatian President visits Mitrovica in tight security measures
Former Croatian President Stjepan Mesic visited the northern part of Mitrovica on Sunday accompanied by tight security measures.
Asked by local media KosovaPress if the...
Kosovo
US and EU won’t impose the formation of a Serbian Republic in Kosovo
The United States and the European Union will not impose any Association model holding executive powers and are not interested in creating a Serbian...
Kosovo
Escobar and Lajcak meet President Osmani
The EU and US Special Envoys at the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, respectively Miroslav Lajcak and Gabriel Escobar, started their three-day visit in Kosovo by meeting...
Albania
Residents of 5 Maji street protest against home demolitions
The residents of 5 Maji street, as well as from the nearby neighborhood of Lapraka, took the streets to protest against further demolitions.
Citizens gathered...
Albania
Blanket of snow covers Albania’s southeastern regions
Albania’s southeastern regions woke up covered in snow on Saturday. According to data from the National Road Authority, snow reached up to 15-35 centimeters.
All...
Albania
Exclusive footage of suspect placing explosives at doorway of Football Federation president
Euronews Albania has gotten ahold of exclusive footage showing the masked man who placed an explosive device at the front door of the residence...
Albania
‘I did jail time for you’, eggs thrown at Lulzim Basha by young demonstrators
Members of the Democratic Party’s Youth Forum staged a protest outside the building where Lulzim Basha was to attend an event with Democrat women.
A...
Kosovo
23 years from the Racak Massacre, leaders pay tribute to the victims
Today marks 23 years from the Racak Massacre in Kosovo. On 15 January 1999, 45 ethnic Albanian civilians were brutally murdered.
The former head of...
Kosovo
Quint countries call on Kurti to allow the Serbian referendum in Kosovo
France, Germany, Italy, the UK, the US, and the EU asked the Government of Kosovo to allow holding a Serb referendum in Kosovo mediated...
Kosovo
Government of Kosovo raises basic state pension to €100
The government of Kosovo announced that it will increase retirement pensions, in addition to raising the minimum pension to above €100.
Finance minister Hekuran Murati...
Albania
Protest concludes as Berisha calls on protesters to disperse
14:24 – Berisha calls on protesters to disperse
The protest to take over the Democratic Party has come to an end at around 14:20 after...
Albania
Tirana Riverside built upon ambiguity about fate of local Roma community
According to the project of world-renowned Italian architect Stefano Boeri, the 5 Maji street part of Administrative Unit 8, is expected to transform into...
Kosovo
Protestors rally against power cuts chanting on economy minister to resign
A group of citizens in Prishtina organized a protest against power outages that began last week as a result of the energy crisis in...
Albania
Protesters burn Serbian flags in rally called by former DP leader Sali Berisha
Protesters managed to climb on an electric pole and tear down Serbian flags hanged on the capital’s main boulevard as third Open Balkan meeting...
Albania
Court rules to leave former environment minister in prison
The Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime ruled on Thursday to send the former minister to a pretrial detention center while pending trial.
Judge...
Albania
Successful Roma entrepreneur receives EU award for promoting employment
After finishing high school, like many other youngsters, Fatos Koçi migrated to Greece in search of employment and that is where he learned all...
North Macedonia
Bodies of Bulgaria bus crash victims’ flown to North Macedonia
Two military jets transported the bodies of the 45 travelers who died in the tragic bus crash in Bulgaria.
Foreign affairs minister Bujar Osmani wrote...
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Fight government attempts to intervene in journalists’ job, says Matthew Caruana Galizia
One of the first things to cross the mind when talking about crimes that went unpunished is the murder of Maltese journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, investigative...
Draft law on amnesty puts North Macedonian Government coalition at risk
The North Macedonian Parliament’s consideration of a draft law on amnesty has stirred up disagreements between the Alliance for Albanians (ASH) and the Social...
Kurti: Majority of attackers in Banjska, affiliated with two terrorist organizations
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced on Tuesday that initial information from Kosovo authorities suggests that the vast majority of individuals involved in the...
EP expected to approve exceptional resolution concerning Kosovo-Serbia relations
The European Parliament is expected to approve an exceptional resolution concerning the relations between Kosovo and Serbia later this month. This follows an assault...
U.S. unable to confirm if Serbia has withdrawn military forces from Kosovo border
The United States is unable to confirm that Serbia has withdrawn its military forces and equipment from the Kosovo border, according to a statement...
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Berisha called for protests: OSCE report confirmed electoral farce of May 14
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Former Prime Minister, Sali Berisha, commented in a statement to the media outside the assembly, the OSCE-ODIHR report on the May 14 elections, which...
Albania
New academic year begins, auditoriums are partially filled, some branches risk of closing
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New academic year started this Monday across the country. Auditorium doors are open to students in all universities of Albania. Although the first 3...
Albania
Albanian model sitting in Miss USA’s jury has a message to young girls
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The model of Albanian origin, Emina Cunmulaj, is sitting at the jury table of Miss USA.
From there she conveyed a very significant message to...
Kosovo
Vučić: All those who committed crimes in Banjska will hold responsabilites, including Radojičić
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The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, said on Monday that all those who participated in the attack on the Kosovo police in Banjské in...
KOSOVO
NYT photojournalist: I covered several wars but in Kosovo was the most terrible
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Former New York Times photojournalist, Wade Goddard has shared his experiences and memories from the time he served on the ground in the Kosovo...
Kosovo
UK deploys additional troops to Kosovo, following Banjska attack
The United Kingdom has made the decision to deploy additional troops to Kosovo in support of NATO’s peacekeeping mission, KFOR. This move comes in...
Kosovo
Kamberi: Vučič can take revenge on Albanians in Preševo Valley
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The only Albanian deputy in the Assembly of Serbia, Shaip Kamberi, has stated that the situation has calmed down after the US call on...
Kosovo
Sveçla: Serbia attempted to annex north, attackers were trained in Serbian bases
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Kosovo's Interior Minister, Xhelal Sveçla, said on Sunday that his country has gathered evidence proving that Serbia tried to annex north of Kosovo and...
NORTH MACEDONIA
Million-euro investments to bolster cybersecurity in North Macedonia
Cyberattacks continue to target North Macedonia’s institutions, prompting authorities to take steps to bolster their software defenses.
The National Center for Response to Computer Incidents,...
North Macedonia
Will Bulgaria make new demands to North Macedonia in its integration process?
North Macedonia’s leaders have, for the first time, not dismissed the possibility of Bulgaria making new demands in its European Union integration process.
Foreign Minister...
North Macedonia
Pendarovski: Delays in enlargement process are eroding trust in EU
North Macedonia’s President Stevo Pendarovski has strongly criticized the delays in the European Union’s enlargement process, stating that they are eroding trust in the...
North Macedonia
Defense Minister: Russia’s dissemination of fake news, sowing division among citizens
North Macedonia’s Defense Minister Slavjanka Petrovska voiced concerns on Wednesday regarding Russia’s dissemination of false information within North Macedonia, suggesting that it is sowing...
ARTS
“European Heritage Days” 2023 to explore “Living Heritage” theme
The final week of September marks the commencement of “European Heritage Days”, reaching its pinnacle with “National Cultural Heritage Day” on September 29.
As is...
Arts
Documentary film “Alexander” to represent Albania at the Oscars
Albania has chosen the documentary film “Alexander” as its official submission for the 96th edition of the Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars.
The...
Albania
40 artists from Baltic countries perform for public in Gjirokastër
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Artists from Estonia of the "Kalev" choral group performed at a concert in the city of Gjirokastër, receiving applause from art lovers.
The group consisting...
Arts
Anti-communist intellectual Father Zef Pllumi remembered 16 years after death
On September 25, 2007, exactly 16 years ago, Albania bid farewell to Father Zef Pllumi.
Born on April 7, 1924, in the heart of Rrenc...
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