Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday said Ukraine was not eager to talk to Russia’s Vladimir Putin but that it has to face the reality that this will likely be necessary to end the war. “There are things to discuss with the Russian leader. I’m not telling you that to me our people are eager… Continue reading Zelensky: Ukraine needs to face reality and talk to Putin
The EU Ambassador to Kosovo, Tomas Szunyog, presented today in Pristina to the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Besnik Bislim, the IPA III Financial Partnership Framework Agreement (FFPA) approved by the European Commission. Bislimi signed the FFPA, which, once ratified by the Assembly of Kosovo, will enable Kosovo to receive further technical and financial… Continue reading The EU and Kosovo sign a Finance Agreement worth 64 million euros
The wonderful tastes of Albanian and American cuisine were combined together, as American guest chef Tiffany Derry prepared a dinner together with Albanian chefs Sokol Prenga, Gëzim Musliaka and Armond Kikino, the US Embassy announced. United States Ambassador Yuri Kim joined chefs, agribusiness owners, and supporters of Albanian food and wine to enjoy dinner and… Continue reading American chef Tiffany Derry visits Albania
The Prime Minister of Montenegro Dritan Abazovic confirmed that he will attend the next meeting of the “Open Balkan” initiative, which will be held in June in Ohrid, Northern Macedonia. During an event in Podgorica, Abazovic said Montenegro had not joined the initiative, but had in the past participated in meetings as an observer. “Personally,… Continue reading Montenegro Prime Minister to Attend ‘Open Balkan’ Summit
At the age of 15, the daughter of Olympic champion Daniela Ceccarelli is ready to make her first appearance in alpine skiing’s elite competition this weekend in Sölden, Austria: “I don’t have expectations, I just hope to have fun,” said the first female skier representing Albania in a World Cup event. Mikaela Shiffrin, Lara Gut-Behrami,… Continue reading Meet ski phenom Lara Colturi, the youngest World Cup debutant since Mikaela Shiffrin: “Everyone has their own journey”
US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith said in an interview with Radio Free Europe that the North Atlantic Alliance is concerned about peace and stability in the Western Balkans, following the outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Smith also reiterated the United States’ position on Kosovo’s membership in NATO’s Partnership for Peace program. “The United… Continue reading Smith: NATO is concerned about peace and stability in the Balkans
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Prime Minister Edi Rama received the famous Hollywood actor, Jim Belushi, in a meeting today. “Blues Brothers. With the legend Jim Belushi for the American documentary on Albania, in the Discovery Channel series”, wrote Rama on social networks, as he shared photos from the meeting with the actor Belushi. The great actor of Albanian origin,… Continue reading Rama meets Belushi: Documentary on Albania on Discovery Channel
The president of the World Bank has warned that the war in Ukraine could spark a global recession. David Malpass pointed to the conflict’s role in pushing up food and energy prices. He said Germany’s economy, the world’s fourth largest, has already slowed significantly due to higher energy prices. The war has also led to… Continue reading World Bank warns of global recession due to conflict
The leaders of the Western Balkans during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, confirmed that they want to strengthen bilateral co-operation, especially with Montenegro. Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic is attending Davos meetings for the first time as the country’s prime minister. He has also held separate meetings with all Western Balkan leaders. A… Continue reading Balkan leaders pledge to strengthen regional co-operation
