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Biden to meet with Swedish and Finnish leaders after their nations apply to join NATO

US President Joe Biden will meet with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Washington on Thursday to discuss their NATO membership bids. The United States is supporting the two countries’ efforts to join the Western defense alliance. If they succeed, NATO will increase to 32 members. The two Nordic countries… Continue reading Biden to meet with Swedish and Finnish leaders after their nations apply to join NATO

Prime Minister Kurti: We aim for Kosovo to join NATO in the near future

Prime Minister Albin Kurti at the 102nd Rose-Roth Seminar of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Pristina, said that Kosovo’s goal is to strengthen and become a member of NATO and thus contribute to the promotion of values democratic and peace around the world. “The Government of the Republic of Kosovo, and in particular the defense… Continue reading Prime Minister Kurti: We aim for Kosovo to join NATO in the near future

The EU is offering a nine billion euro loan to Ukraine

The European Commission has provided an additional € 9 billion in loan assistance to Ukraine in order for the country to function and to set up the “Reconstruction of Ukraine” fund, which will be modeled on the EU’s own recovery fund. The money would be borrowed from the Commission against guarantees from EU governments under… Continue reading The EU is offering a nine billion euro loan to Ukraine

The White House issues a statement announcing Kurti’s meeting with Biden’s adviser

The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, was received in a meeting by the National Security Advisor of the United States of America, Jake Sullivan. In the meeting, Kurti reiterated that the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia should be principled, that respects the equality of the parties in the talks and that at the center… Continue reading The White House issues a statement announcing Kurti’s meeting with Biden’s adviser

The Shala Valley, one of the most attractive river destinations of the Albanian Alps

The nature park of the Shala valley has turned in recent years into one of the most attractive river destinations of the Albanian Alps. The Administration of Protected Areas Shkodër informs ATSH that “during the period January-September, this valley, which is traversed by the river Shala, was the preferred destination for 32,900 tourists, of which… Continue reading The Shala Valley, one of the most attractive river destinations of the Albanian Alps

New York City declares emergency over migrant ‘crisis’

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency to address a “crisis situation” over an influx of migrants. More than 17,000 have arrived in the city from the southern border since April. Republican states like Texas, Arizona and Florida have been sending migrants to Democratic areas in recent months. It’s part… Continue reading New York City declares emergency over migrant ‘crisis’

Osmani: Kosovo’s intention of joining NATO is crystal evident

Kosovo's acting President Vjosa Osmani attends a press conference with EU Special Representative for the Pristina-Belgrade Dialogue Miroslav Lajcak (unseen) in Pristina on March 2, 2021. - Lajcak is on a three-day official visit to Kosovo regarding the EU-facilitated dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. (Photo by Armend NIMANI / AFP) (Photo by ARMEND NIMANI/AFP via Getty Images)

The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, stated that Kosovo is very clear in its objectives, which is NATO membership. She has requested support from all countries so that Kosovo becomes part of the Partner for Peace program. According to Osman, unlike Serbia, Kosovo is committed to the European and democratic path. Osmani made these statements… Continue reading Osmani: Kosovo’s intention of joining NATO is crystal evident

Finland and Sweden submit applications for NATO membership

Finland and Sweden have formally applied to join the NATO alliance. Representatives of the two countries have submitted applications at the alliance headquarters in Brussels. The decision of the two Nordic states, which have been neutral, was prompted by security concerns over the unprovoked Russian occupation of Ukraine. “I warmly welcome the requests of Finland… Continue reading Finland and Sweden submit applications for NATO membership

Kosovo and Turkey with an agreement on the supply of the KSF

Kosovo and Turkey have signed an interstate agreement in the field of defense, respectively for the supply of items and products for defense services. According to the Ministry of Defense, the Kosovar Minister, Armend Mehaj, signed this agreement with the head of the Presidency of the Turkish Defense Industry, Ismail Demir. “This agreement has an… Continue reading Kosovo and Turkey with an agreement on the supply of the KSF

Russia says no talks are taking place between Moscow and Kiev

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko has said that no negotiations are currently taking place between Russia and Ukraine, according to the Interfax news agency. “No, negotiations are not continuing. “Ukraine has practically withdrawn from the negotiation process,” he told reporters in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Rudenko said Kiev had withdrawn from diplomatic talks after he… Continue reading Russia says no talks are taking place between Moscow and Kiev