The Kosovo National Team, consisting of the duo Dhurata Sylejmani / Valmira Ramadani and led by coach Edon Ibrahimi, has managed to secure the grand final of the Balkan Sand Volleyball Championship, which is being held in Balikesir, Turkey. The Kosovar duo was in absolutely brilliant shape, until they triumphed 2-0 (21-16, 21-15) in sets,… Continue reading Kosovo in the final of the Beach Volleyball Balkan Championship for the first time
Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday, a day after a key eastern city fell to pro-Russian forces in a major set-back for Ukraine and as world leaders gathered in Europe to discuss further sanctions against Moscow. Up to four explosions rang out in central Kyiv in the early hours, in the first… Continue reading Russian missiles shake Kyiv as world leaders gather in Europe
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has expressed his support for the integration of the Western Balkans into the European Union. At the European Wachau Forum on “Preserving the future of Europe and EU enlargement” alongside Prime Minister Edi Rama, the chancellor said that the issue is complex, while mentioning his country’s support for Albania’s independence. “The… Continue reading Austrian Chancellor supports Albania in opening negotiations with the EU
In the framework of the visit of the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, a discussion forum was held in Thailand with businesses, in which the possibilities of attracting investors from this country were revealed, as well as the increase of trade exchanges between the two countries. Osmani highlighted Kosovo’s opportunities for foreign investors, citing steps… Continue reading Osmani meets Thai businesses, invites them to invest in Kosovo
Russian forces are trying to block a city in eastern Ukraine, the region’s governor said Saturday, after their relentless assault on a nearby city forced Ukrainian troops to begin withdrawal after weeks of intense fighting. Russia also launched missile attacks on areas far from the heart of the eastern battles. Serhiy Haidai, governor of the… Continue reading Russia pushes to block 2nd city in eastern Ukraine
President Joe Biden said Friday he would fight to preserve access to abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and he called on Americans to elect more Democrats who would safeguard rights upended by the court’s decision. “This is not over,” he declared. “Let’s be very clear, the health and life of women across… Continue reading Biden vows abortion fight, assails ‘extreme’ court ruling
The rapporteur for Kosovo in the European Parliament, Viola von Cramon, described the European Union (EU) – Western Balkans summit as a “complete failure”. In a post on her Twitter account, von Ceamon noted that all six Western Balkan countries were invited to Brussels, but were not given anything. “This EU-Western Balkans summit was a… Continue reading Von Cramon: EU – Western Balkans Summit was a complete failure
The Supreme Court on Friday ended constitutional protections for abortion that had stood in America for nearly a half-century. The decision by the court’s conservative majority overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. The ruling, unthinkable just a few years ago, was… Continue reading Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded to statements by the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, which criticized him for the way he spoke. Through a Twitter post, Rama wrote that he himself has a problem with the way Bulgaria resolves bilateral issues using the EU. In this regard, the Albanian Prime Minister has asked Bulgaria to… Continue reading Rama to Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry: Lift the VETO or bear with me
The preliminary judge, Nicolas Guillou, has made a decision, by which, he has extended the custody measure of Pjeter Shala, who is being charged by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) for war crimes. This was announced through the decision published on the official website of the Specialized Chambers. It states that the pre-trial judge has… Continue reading Pjeter Shala, who is accused of war crimes, remains in Special Court custody
