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The former US Secretary of State will visit Albania tomorrow

Michael Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, pauses while speaking at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Pompeo accused U.S. universities of letting China steal American science and technology and stifle criticism in return for funding from Beijing. Photographer: Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Albania on Monday. As Top-Channel reports, the reason for this visit is the 100th anniversary of Albania-US relations. He comes at the invitation of the chairman of the parliamentary group of the Socialist Party Taulant Balla. An activity is expected to take place in the presidency… Continue reading The former US Secretary of State will visit Albania tomorrow

Nexhmije Pagarusha’s “Baresha” is translated into English

The famous song “Baresha” by Nexhmije Pagarusha has already been translated into English. The translation of the text “Baresha”, composed by Rexho Mulliqi and with the text written by the writer Rifat Kukaj, performed by Boiken Abazi. Baresha / Barija Short translations of lyricism in Albanian songs (Prishtina) ends the cycle. The shepherdess Hey I’ve… Continue reading Nexhmije Pagarusha’s “Baresha” is translated into English

The deadline expires, the first round without a candidate for President of Albania

At 16:00 today, the official deadline for accepting candidacies for the new President of the Republic of Albania ended. The Albanian Parliament has announced that there is no registered candidacy, while on Monday at 17:00 the first round will be held to elect the new head of state. The Socialists still keep the proposed names… Continue reading The deadline expires, the first round without a candidate for President of Albania

Ukraine’s top diplomat meets Blinken, touts more weapon supplies

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Berlin on May 15. He said “more weapons and other aid have been sent to Ukraine.” Kuleba is expected to brief NATO foreign ministers during a meeting in Berlin on the situation in Ukraine and how the military alliance could further… Continue reading Ukraine’s top diplomat meets Blinken, touts more weapon supplies

Indiana National Guard task force deploys to Kosovo for peacekeeping mission

About 300 members of the Indiana National Guard will come to Kosovo in a nine-month mission with a focus on guaranteeing security for Kosovars. According to “The Times”, it is about a combat team belonging to the infantry brigade, which left on Saturday from the USA and first stopped in Germany, before continuing to Kosovo.… Continue reading Indiana National Guard task force deploys to Kosovo for peacekeeping mission

Finland confirms it will apply to join NATO

Finland has confirmed it will apply to join NATO despite Russia’s president warning it would be a “mistake” to do so. Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto said joining the military alliance will “maximise” his country’s security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A formal membership application is expected to be submitted to NATO headquarters in Brussels next… Continue reading Finland confirms it will apply to join NATO

Kurti is honored by the Iowa Senate with the Outstanding Foreign Service Medal

Prime Minister Albin Kurti was decorated with the Iowa Outstanding Foreign Service Medal during his official visit to the United States. Kurti received the medal from Senator Zach Nunn with this motivation: At the request of Polk County Sen. Zach Nunn, the Senate recognizes and decorates Prime Minister Albin Kurti with the Iowa Outstanding Foreign… Continue reading Kurti is honored by the Iowa Senate with the Outstanding Foreign Service Medal

Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest after performance by Kalush Orchestra

Ukraine have been announced as the winners of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, following a lively event in Turin, Italy. Kalush Orchestra wowed the arena crowd and viewers at home with their performance of “Stefania”. The group were out on the streets fighting off Russian aggressors just weeks before taking to the stage in Turin… Continue reading Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest after performance by Kalush Orchestra

WB: Kosovo will have a slowdown in GDP growth, there is a lack of investments

The World Bank (WB) has predicted a slowdown in the real growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2022. According to the WB report published on Tuesday on the economy in Europe and Central Asia, growth is expected to be 3.1 percent, and this is due to the slowdown in investments and private consumption.… Continue reading WB: Kosovo will have a slowdown in GDP growth, there is a lack of investments

EU deal on single mobile charging port by year end is possible, lawmaker says

EU lawmakers and member states could clinch a deal on a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphone by the end of the year, a key lawmaker said on Tuesday, a proposal that has been strongly criticised by iPhone maker Apple (AAPL.O). The European Commission first broached a single mobile charging port more than… Continue reading EU deal on single mobile charging port by year end is possible, lawmaker says