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High traffic at Morine border crossing as Kosovo travellers head to Albania

Urim Shera — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:47:31 +0000

PRISHTINA, Aug 30 /ATA/ – Thousands of Kosovo residents have crossed into Albania through the Morine border point in recent days, creating heavy traffic as the summer holiday season draws to a close and the new school year approaches.

According to data from Kosovo’s Border and Migration Directorate, 51,278 Kosovo citizens entered Albania through Morine between 5 a.m. on August 29 and 8 a.m. on August 30, travelling in 14,692 cars and buses.

Traffic had also been heavy in the preceding days. Between August 24 and 28, 152,694 Kosovo citizens entered Albania through the crossing, accompanied by 46,870 vehicles.

Overall, 203,972 Kosovo citizens crossed into Albania through Morine between August 24 and 30, using 61,562 vehicles, the data showed.

The increase in traffic comes as Kosovo residents make the most of the final days of the summer holidays before the new school year begins on September 1.

The heavy traffic at Morine reflects a broader trend seen throughout the summer. About 1.43 million Kosovo citizens entered Albania in May, June and July, many travelling to the country’s Adriatic and Ionian coast, according to official data.

The figure also includes members of Kosovo’s diaspora who visited their homeland and travelled to Albania’s coast during the summer holiday period.

Traffic at Morine is expected to remain heavy as September approaches, particularly towards Kosovo, as holidaymakers return home ahead of the new school year.

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Albania and Montenegro advance plans for joint border crossing at Zogaj-Ckla/Skje

Urim Shera — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:52:33 +0000

TIRANA, June 18 /ATA/ – Representatives of the Albanian and Montenegrin customs administrations held a coordination meeting on Thursday as preparations continue for the opening of a joint border crossing point at Zogaj-Ckla/Skje.

The meeting was also attended by officials from border police authorities, local government bodies and institutions responsible for infrastructure development.

Discussions focused on progress in determining the location of the customs facilities and on the technical requirements needed to make the crossing operational during the current tourist season.

Authorities said the new crossing is expected to facilitate cross-border travel, strengthen ties between communities on both sides of the border and create new opportunities for economic and tourism development in the area.

The joint crossing point will operate under a one-stop border control system, allowing travellers to undergo a single inspection procedure and helping streamline border formalities while improving crossing efficiency.

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New joint border crossing inaugurated between Kosovo and North Macedonia

Urim Shera — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:33:09 +0000

PRISHTINA, April 12 /ATA/ – Kosovo and North Macedonia have inaugurated a new joint border crossing at the Bllace-Hani i Elezit Border Gate.

Authorities of both countries said that the one stop shop system will simplify border crossings, reduce waiting times, enhance the efficiency of border controls and boost cooperation between Kosovo and North Macedonia.

The launch ceremony was attended by North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti, Kosovo’s Minister of Interior Xhelal Sveçla, North Macedonia’s first Deputy Prime Minister, other ministers from both countries, and other distinguished guests.

The new border crossing point is one of two joint border crossings envisaged under the Protocol on the Implementation of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia on the joint border crossing points Hani i Elezit – Bllace and Glloboqice – Jazhince, signed in November 2024 during the joint session of the two governments.

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