Albin Kurti

Kosovo political deadlock and assembly leadership impasse

206 clusters · 321 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Kosovo Assembly faces deadlock over Vice President elections

The institutional crisis in Kosovo intensified in mid-August 2026 as political parties remained deadlocked over the election of a new president and the constitution of the 11th legislature. Following the expiration of th

North Macedonia transport and infrastructure expansion

81 clusters · 119 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: North Macedonia infrastructure: Audit reveals 0.12% construction spend on 1.3B euro projects

The Macedonian government’s multi-year infrastructure and public investment push expanded in August 2026. A budget rebalance redirected fiscal space toward capital investments, increasing them by 5.8 billion denars (14.5

Legal and political developments involving Hashim Thaçi

5 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: KFOR on high alert in Kosovo ahead of Hague verdict

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and three other former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders—Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi—are awaiting a verdict from the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague. Th

Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games: Final Standings and Legacy

51 clusters · 597 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Italy sets all-time medal record at Mediterranean Games

The XX Mediterranean Games in Taranto concluded with Italy finishing first (224 medals), followed by Turkey (111 medals) and Greece (71 medals). Kosovo achieved a record nine medals, ranking 15th, and was designated the

Property demolitions at Gazivode Lake

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Gazivode Lake: Demolition of structures continues in Zubin Potok

Demolitions of structures on the shores of Gazivode Lake have commenced following deadlines set by the enterprise Ibar-Lepenac. The company maintains that the buildings were constructed on land belonging to the enterpris

Kosovo political tensions and presidential candidacy

3 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kosovo Parliament faces tension over presidential candidate and reforms

The political crisis in Kosovo has deepened as the rift within the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) persists. While LDK leader Lumir Abdixhiku maintains that the decision to support Bekim Sejdiu as a consensus candidate

Kosovo municipal-central government tensions

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Albin Kurti meets Swedish Ambassador to discuss Euro-Atlantic integration

By early September 2026, the rift between Kosovo’s central and local governments deepened. Municipal leaders from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), the Lidhja Demokratike e Kosovës (LDK), and Aleanca have accused Alb

Commemorations of Mother Teresa in Albania, Kosovo, and Skop

4 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Mother Teresa statue unveiled in Tirana

Commemorations for Mother Teresa have taken place in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, marking her birth anniversary and her legacy of service. In Albania, Professor Skender Asani utilized her legacy as a call for u

Mother Teresa death anniversary commemorations

2 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Mother Teresa commemorated on anniversary of death and International Day of Charity

September 5 marks the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the Albanian-born nun who became a global symbol of charity and service to the poor. After arriving in India in 1929, she founded the Missionar

Kosovo-Serbia ethnic and political tensions

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Albin Kurti rejects formation of Serbian Municipalities Association

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has addressed several issues regarding ethnic relations and political structures in the region. Initially, Kurti met with representatives from Albanian communities in Preševo, Bujanovac,

Serbia-Bosnia and Kosovo tensions escalate August 2026

13 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Serbia addresses foreign policy and Kosovo security concerns

In early August 2026, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić conducted a tour of Serbian-populated areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing regional unity and pledging €142 million for projects in Republika Srpska (RS).

Kosovo energy transition and environmental initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Kosovo announces plans for National Energy Research Institute

Kosovo is advancing initiatives to support its energy transition and environmental policy through community engagement and institutional development. In Prizren, the ‘Green Horizons’ project hosted a training session ti

Zubin Potok mass-grave probe expands

8 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Kosovo officials call for justice for missing persons in Geneva

Excavations in Zubin Potok have confirmed mass graves at Kalludër i Vogël, Jabukë, and a third location, with forensic teams identifying remains believed to belong to at least 23 individuals. These remains are suspected

KFOR leadership transition and Ibër Bridge status

7 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: KFOR Chief of Staff visits Mitrovica to oversee mission adjustments

KFOR has continued its gradual reduction of permanent military presence at the Ibër Bridge in Mitrovica, transitioning responsibilities to the Kosovo Police. While the Kosovo Police have taken primary responsibility for

Recognition of Joe and Shirley DioGuardi in Kosovo

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: University of Prishtina honors Joseph and Shirley DioGuardi

Former US Congressman Joe DioGuardi and his wife, activist Shirley Cloyes DioGuardi, have received high-level recognition from Kosovo for their long-term support of the nation and the rights of the Albanian people. Acti

Fatal axe attack on parents in Lushnjë

2 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Fatmir Sheholli indicted for espionage and blackmail in Kosovo

In the village of Zhymë, Lushnjë, 45-year-old Florion Dalladaku is suspected of attacking his parents with an axe. The assault resulted in the death of his 80-year-old mother, Fanije Dalladaku, and left his 77-year-old f

Kosovo social housing project launch

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Bosnia and Herzegovina to invest 12 million euros in Roma housing

The Kosovo government has launched a 37 million euro social housing project intended to support families in need across 21 municipalities. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti characterized the initiative as a vital investm

Kosovo war crimes investigations and police tensions

3 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Zubin Potok mass graves: Remains of 23 suspected intellectuals discovered

In Zubin Potok, the Kosovo Government Commission for Missing Persons has announced the discovery of remains belonging to at least 23 individuals across three separate mass grave locations. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kur

Kosovo-KFOR security and bridge negotiations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: KFOR Commander and Albin Kurti meeting canceled

A planned meeting between KFOR Commander Ozkan Ulutas and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti was canceled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’. The meeting was intended to discuss the potential reopening of the main bridge o

Kosovo political tension and institutional deadlock

6 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Richard Grenell blames Albin Kurti for Kosovo political crisis

The institutional crisis in Kosovo has intensified as the country struggles to form a government and elect a president. Opposition parties, including the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and the Alliance for the Future o

Kosovo caretaker government faces legal and criminal probes

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Kosovo caretaker government faces scrutiny over appointments and land leases

Kosovo’s acting government, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, faces intensifying legal and political challenges regarding the legitimacy of its administrative actions. Critics, including the Kosovo Institute for Justice

Kosovo KFOR optimisation and troop reduction

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: KFOR begins gradual security transition in northern Kosovo

In late July 2026, NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command in Naples, led by Admiral George M. Wikoff, met with Kosovo’s acting prime minister, president, and KFOR commander to review the security situation and discuss a condi

Vlorë hotel fire and injuries

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Vlorë hotel fire injures six people, including five Kosovar citizens

A major fire occurred at the Brooklyn Hotel in the Lungomare area of Vlorë, Albania. The blaze originated in a first-floor bar-restaurant and spread to the second floor and the building's facade. At least six people wer

Kosovo residence permit administration controversy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Kosovo issued 748 work permits in July amid political criticism

In July 2026, Kosovo authorities conducted a joint operation involving the Kosovo Police and the Kosovo Intelligence Agency (AKI) at the Directorate for Citizenship, Asylum and Migration. Four individuals, including offi