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The European Parliament rapporteur for Kosovo, Riho Terras, said the election results could end the political deadlock.
He noted that the stalemate has cost Kosovo millions in EU funds.
Terras added that Prime Minister Albin Kurti now has a clear mandate to govern more pragmatically.
He noted that the stalemate has cost Kosovo millions in EU funds.
Terras added that Prime Minister Albin Kurti now has a clear mandate to govern more pragmatically.
December 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The European Parliament rapporteur for Kosovo, Riho Terras, said the election results could end the political deadlock.
He noted that the stalemate has cost Kosovo millions in EU funds.
Terras added that Prime Minister Albin Kurti now has a clear mandate to govern more pragmatically.
He noted that the stalemate has cost Kosovo millions in EU funds.
Terras added that Prime Minister Albin Kurti now has a clear mandate to govern more pragmatically.
The leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement, Albin Kurti said that Kosovo’s future is strongly oriented toward the European Union.
He thanked voters and all those who helped ensure free, fair and incident-free elections.
Preliminary results show that Vetëvendosje has won 49.33 percent of the vote.
He thanked voters and all those who helped ensure free, fair and incident-free elections.
Preliminary results show that Vetëvendosje has won 49.33 percent of the vote.
December 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement, Albin Kurti said that Kosovo’s future is strongly oriented toward the European Union.
He thanked voters and all those who helped ensure free, fair and incident-free elections.
Preliminary results show that Vetëvendosje has won 49.33 percent of the vote.
He thanked voters and all those who helped ensure free, fair and incident-free elections.
Preliminary results show that Vetëvendosje has won 49.33 percent of the vote.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged the rapid formation of Kosovo’s new institutions after the elections.
She confirmed the EU is moving to lift measures against Kosovo.
Kallas stressed that reforms, ratifying the Growth Plan and normalization with Serbia are vital for Kosovo’s EU path.
She confirmed the EU is moving to lift measures against Kosovo.
Kallas stressed that reforms, ratifying the Growth Plan and normalization with Serbia are vital for Kosovo’s EU path.
December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged the rapid formation of Kosovo’s new institutions after the elections.
She confirmed the EU is moving to lift measures against Kosovo.
Kallas stressed that reforms, ratifying the Growth Plan and normalization with Serbia are vital for Kosovo’s EU path.
She confirmed the EU is moving to lift measures against Kosovo.
Kallas stressed that reforms, ratifying the Growth Plan and normalization with Serbia are vital for Kosovo’s EU path.
Nenad Rasic has won one of the seats reserved for Kosovo Serbs in Kosovo’s Assembly, dealing a blow to Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Serbia and his backing of Srpska Lista.
His Freedom, Justice and Survival party received around 4600 votes.
He thanked citizens for their trust and support.
His Freedom, Justice and Survival party received around 4600 votes.
He thanked citizens for their trust and support.
December 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Nenad Rasic has won one of the seats reserved for Kosovo Serbs in Kosovo’s Assembly, dealing a blow to Aleksandar Vučić, the President of Serbia and his backing of Srpska Lista.
His Freedom, Justice and Survival party received around 4600 votes.
He thanked citizens for their trust and support.
His Freedom, Justice and Survival party received around 4600 votes.
He thanked citizens for their trust and support.
Preliminary results of the extraordinary parliamentary elections
Vetëvendosje (LVV) leads with about 49% of the vote.
PDK with around 21%, while LDK ranks third with about 13 5%.
AAK passes the threshold with roughly 5.6% of the vote.
LVV - 56 seats
PDK - 23 seats
LDK - 15 seats
AAK - 6 seats
Vetëvendosje (LVV) leads with about 49% of the vote.
PDK with around 21%, while LDK ranks third with about 13 5%.
AAK passes the threshold with roughly 5.6% of the vote.
LVV - 56 seats
PDK - 23 seats
LDK - 15 seats
AAK - 6 seats
December 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Preliminary results of the extraordinary parliamentary elections
Vetëvendosje (LVV) leads with about 49% of the vote.
PDK with around 21%, while LDK ranks third with about 13 5%.
AAK passes the threshold with roughly 5.6% of the vote.
LVV - 56 seats
PDK - 23 seats
LDK - 15 seats
AAK - 6 seats
Vetëvendosje (LVV) leads with about 49% of the vote.
PDK with around 21%, while LDK ranks third with about 13 5%.
AAK passes the threshold with roughly 5.6% of the vote.
LVV - 56 seats
PDK - 23 seats
LDK - 15 seats
AAK - 6 seats
The Exit Poll by UBO Consulting shows LVV leading with over 45% of the vote.
PDK ranks second with about 22%, followed by LDK with around 15–16%.
AAK trails behind with single-digit support.
LVV would win 52 seats.
PDK is projected to get 25 seats.
LDK about 17 seats and AAK around 6 seats.
PDK ranks second with about 22%, followed by LDK with around 15–16%.
AAK trails behind with single-digit support.
LVV would win 52 seats.
PDK is projected to get 25 seats.
LDK about 17 seats and AAK around 6 seats.
December 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Exit Poll by UBO Consulting shows LVV leading with over 45% of the vote.
PDK ranks second with about 22%, followed by LDK with around 15–16%.
AAK trails behind with single-digit support.
LVV would win 52 seats.
PDK is projected to get 25 seats.
LDK about 17 seats and AAK around 6 seats.
PDK ranks second with about 22%, followed by LDK with around 15–16%.
AAK trails behind with single-digit support.
LVV would win 52 seats.
PDK is projected to get 25 seats.
LDK about 17 seats and AAK around 6 seats.
Citizens of Kosovo have gone to the polls for the fourth time this year.
For the Extraordinary Elections of December 28, the Central Election Commission has provided figures on voter turnout.
By 3:00 PM, 27.95 percent of citizens had exercised their right to vote, or 558,872 voters.
For the Extraordinary Elections of December 28, the Central Election Commission has provided figures on voter turnout.
By 3:00 PM, 27.95 percent of citizens had exercised their right to vote, or 558,872 voters.
December 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Citizens of Kosovo have gone to the polls for the fourth time this year.
For the Extraordinary Elections of December 28, the Central Election Commission has provided figures on voter turnout.
By 3:00 PM, 27.95 percent of citizens had exercised their right to vote, or 558,872 voters.
For the Extraordinary Elections of December 28, the Central Election Commission has provided figures on voter turnout.
By 3:00 PM, 27.95 percent of citizens had exercised their right to vote, or 558,872 voters.
For the December 28 Extraordinary Elections, the CEC reported that by 13:00, 11.07% of citizens had voted.
Ranillug is the municipality with the highest turnout, with 33.28 percent of citizens having voted.
It is followed by Shtërpca and then Novobërdë.
Gjilan ranks fourth in voter turnout.
Ranillug is the municipality with the highest turnout, with 33.28 percent of citizens having voted.
It is followed by Shtërpca and then Novobërdë.
Gjilan ranks fourth in voter turnout.
December 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
For the December 28 Extraordinary Elections, the CEC reported that by 13:00, 11.07% of citizens had voted.
Ranillug is the municipality with the highest turnout, with 33.28 percent of citizens having voted.
It is followed by Shtërpca and then Novobërdë.
Gjilan ranks fourth in voter turnout.
Ranillug is the municipality with the highest turnout, with 33.28 percent of citizens having voted.
It is followed by Shtërpca and then Novobërdë.
Gjilan ranks fourth in voter turnout.
From 7:00 a.m., polling stations opened across Kosovo’s municipalities.
A total of 1,999,024 people are eligible to vote in these elections.
Twenty-four political entities are competing, with 1,180 candidates running for seats in parliament.
The ballot boxes will close at 7:00 p.m.
A total of 1,999,024 people are eligible to vote in these elections.
Twenty-four political entities are competing, with 1,180 candidates running for seats in parliament.
The ballot boxes will close at 7:00 p.m.
December 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
From 7:00 a.m., polling stations opened across Kosovo’s municipalities.
A total of 1,999,024 people are eligible to vote in these elections.
Twenty-four political entities are competing, with 1,180 candidates running for seats in parliament.
The ballot boxes will close at 7:00 p.m.
A total of 1,999,024 people are eligible to vote in these elections.
Twenty-four political entities are competing, with 1,180 candidates running for seats in parliament.
The ballot boxes will close at 7:00 p.m.
Voting has concluded at 25 of Kosovo’s diplomatic missions abroad, with a turnout of 81.29%.
Out of 19,187 registered voters, 15,597 cast their ballots.
Voting in four missions in the USA and Canada ends at 1:00 AM Kosovo time, and ballots will be counted in Kosovo.
Out of 19,187 registered voters, 15,597 cast their ballots.
Voting in four missions in the USA and Canada ends at 1:00 AM Kosovo time, and ballots will be counted in Kosovo.
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Voting has concluded at 25 of Kosovo’s diplomatic missions abroad, with a turnout of 81.29%.
Out of 19,187 registered voters, 15,597 cast their ballots.
Voting in four missions in the USA and Canada ends at 1:00 AM Kosovo time, and ballots will be counted in Kosovo.
Out of 19,187 registered voters, 15,597 cast their ballots.
Voting in four missions in the USA and Canada ends at 1:00 AM Kosovo time, and ballots will be counted in Kosovo.
Kosova and Albania have reached an agreement to jointly develop and produce the “Shota” armored vehicle.
The project aims to strengthen defense cooperation and domestic military production.
Croatia will be invited to join the initiative, Kosovo’s Ministry of Defense said.
The project aims to strengthen defense cooperation and domestic military production.
Croatia will be invited to join the initiative, Kosovo’s Ministry of Defense said.
December 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Kosova and Albania have reached an agreement to jointly develop and produce the “Shota” armored vehicle.
The project aims to strengthen defense cooperation and domestic military production.
Croatia will be invited to join the initiative, Kosovo’s Ministry of Defense said.
The project aims to strengthen defense cooperation and domestic military production.
Croatia will be invited to join the initiative, Kosovo’s Ministry of Defense said.
More than 7,000 voters cast ballots at Kosovo’s diplomatic missions by 1:00 p.m.
Out of 19,187 registered voters, 7,079 voted, or 36.89 percent.
Voting has also begun in the U.S. and
Canada, with the process running smoothly at all 29 missions.
The voting process closes at 19:00.
Out of 19,187 registered voters, 7,079 voted, or 36.89 percent.
Voting has also begun in the U.S. and
Canada, with the process running smoothly at all 29 missions.
The voting process closes at 19:00.
December 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
More than 7,000 voters cast ballots at Kosovo’s diplomatic missions by 1:00 p.m.
Out of 19,187 registered voters, 7,079 voted, or 36.89 percent.
Voting has also begun in the U.S. and
Canada, with the process running smoothly at all 29 missions.
The voting process closes at 19:00.
Out of 19,187 registered voters, 7,079 voted, or 36.89 percent.
Voting has also begun in the U.S. and
Canada, with the process running smoothly at all 29 missions.
The voting process closes at 19:00.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić claimed that the United States and Turkey are openly arming Albanians in Kosovo, including heavy weapons.
He alleged this is aimed at threatening Serbia’s territorial integrity.
Vučić said the moves endangered Serbian civilians and security forces.
He alleged this is aimed at threatening Serbia’s territorial integrity.
Vučić said the moves endangered Serbian civilians and security forces.
December 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić claimed that the United States and Turkey are openly arming Albanians in Kosovo, including heavy weapons.
He alleged this is aimed at threatening Serbia’s territorial integrity.
Vučić said the moves endangered Serbian civilians and security forces.
He alleged this is aimed at threatening Serbia’s territorial integrity.
Vučić said the moves endangered Serbian civilians and security forces.
U.S. Congressmen Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat George Latimer told Kosovo’s PM Albin Kurti that U.S. support for Kosovo is strong and bipartisan.
They highlighted this in a letter, citing recent legislation including the National Defense Authorization Act 2026.
They highlighted this in a letter, citing recent legislation including the National Defense Authorization Act 2026.
December 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
U.S. Congressmen Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat George Latimer told Kosovo’s PM Albin Kurti that U.S. support for Kosovo is strong and bipartisan.
They highlighted this in a letter, citing recent legislation including the National Defense Authorization Act 2026.
They highlighted this in a letter, citing recent legislation including the National Defense Authorization Act 2026.
A photo is going viral in Kosovo.
It shows two Muslim women attending the Christmas Mass. The gesture highlights interfaith respect in Prishtina.
Kosovo is mostly Muslim (~93%), with small Christian and non-religious minorities.
The country is officially secular, guaranteeing freedom of religion.
It shows two Muslim women attending the Christmas Mass. The gesture highlights interfaith respect in Prishtina.
Kosovo is mostly Muslim (~93%), with small Christian and non-religious minorities.
The country is officially secular, guaranteeing freedom of religion.
December 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A photo is going viral in Kosovo.
It shows two Muslim women attending the Christmas Mass. The gesture highlights interfaith respect in Prishtina.
Kosovo is mostly Muslim (~93%), with small Christian and non-religious minorities.
The country is officially secular, guaranteeing freedom of religion.
It shows two Muslim women attending the Christmas Mass. The gesture highlights interfaith respect in Prishtina.
Kosovo is mostly Muslim (~93%), with small Christian and non-religious minorities.
The country is officially secular, guaranteeing freedom of religion.
Two Kosovo Serb candidates withdrew days before the parliamentary elections.
They said party leader Nenad Rašić’s actions were weakening the position of Serbs in Kosovo.
They then backed Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian List, formerly their rivals.
Elections are on Sunday.
They said party leader Nenad Rašić’s actions were weakening the position of Serbs in Kosovo.
They then backed Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian List, formerly their rivals.
Elections are on Sunday.
December 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Two Kosovo Serb candidates withdrew days before the parliamentary elections.
They said party leader Nenad Rašić’s actions were weakening the position of Serbs in Kosovo.
They then backed Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian List, formerly their rivals.
Elections are on Sunday.
They said party leader Nenad Rašić’s actions were weakening the position of Serbs in Kosovo.
They then backed Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian List, formerly their rivals.
Elections are on Sunday.
Kosovo’s passport has improved from 108th in 2021 to 62nd globally.
It allows visa-free access to 81 countries.
The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports across 227 destinations based on visa-free access.
It allows visa-free access to 81 countries.
The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports across 227 destinations based on visa-free access.
December 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Kosovo’s passport has improved from 108th in 2021 to 62nd globally.
It allows visa-free access to 81 countries.
The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports across 227 destinations based on visa-free access.
It allows visa-free access to 81 countries.
The Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports across 227 destinations based on visa-free access.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed an EU statement on Denmark and Greenland implied refusal to recognize Kosovo.
The EU has never questioned Kosovo’s sovereignty in official documents or practice.
Instead, the EU treats Kosovo as a distinct state and international actor
The EU has never questioned Kosovo’s sovereignty in official documents or practice.
Instead, the EU treats Kosovo as a distinct state and international actor
December 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed an EU statement on Denmark and Greenland implied refusal to recognize Kosovo.
The EU has never questioned Kosovo’s sovereignty in official documents or practice.
Instead, the EU treats Kosovo as a distinct state and international actor
The EU has never questioned Kosovo’s sovereignty in official documents or practice.
Instead, the EU treats Kosovo as a distinct state and international actor
Serbia opens a recruitment call for jobs in Serbian parallel institutions in Kosovo.
Serbia announced new job openings in Kosovo institutions that Pristina considers illegal parallel structures.
The agreement on dismantling parallel structures comes from the Kosovo–Serbia dialogue.
Serbia announced new job openings in Kosovo institutions that Pristina considers illegal parallel structures.
The agreement on dismantling parallel structures comes from the Kosovo–Serbia dialogue.
December 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Serbia opens a recruitment call for jobs in Serbian parallel institutions in Kosovo.
Serbia announced new job openings in Kosovo institutions that Pristina considers illegal parallel structures.
The agreement on dismantling parallel structures comes from the Kosovo–Serbia dialogue.
Serbia announced new job openings in Kosovo institutions that Pristina considers illegal parallel structures.
The agreement on dismantling parallel structures comes from the Kosovo–Serbia dialogue.
Merry Christmas!
Kosovo’s capital Pristina has the biggest Christmas Market in the Balkans.
Kosovo’s population by religion (approx.):
Muslim: ~93%
Eastern Orthodox Christian: ~2–3%
Roman Catholic: ~1–2%
No religion / atheist: ~0.5%
Other / undeclared: ~1–2%
Kosovo’s capital Pristina has the biggest Christmas Market in the Balkans.
Kosovo’s population by religion (approx.):
Muslim: ~93%
Eastern Orthodox Christian: ~2–3%
Roman Catholic: ~1–2%
No religion / atheist: ~0.5%
Other / undeclared: ~1–2%
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Merry Christmas!
Kosovo’s capital Pristina has the biggest Christmas Market in the Balkans.
Kosovo’s population by religion (approx.):
Muslim: ~93%
Eastern Orthodox Christian: ~2–3%
Roman Catholic: ~1–2%
No religion / atheist: ~0.5%
Other / undeclared: ~1–2%
Kosovo’s capital Pristina has the biggest Christmas Market in the Balkans.
Kosovo’s population by religion (approx.):
Muslim: ~93%
Eastern Orthodox Christian: ~2–3%
Roman Catholic: ~1–2%
No religion / atheist: ~0.5%
Other / undeclared: ~1–2%
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that international actors have launched a new wave of recognition of Kosovo’s independence.
He instructed Serbian ambassadors to defend Belgrade’s stance that Kosovo is Serbia.
The statement followed the Bahamas’ recognition of Kosovo as the 121st country.
He instructed Serbian ambassadors to defend Belgrade’s stance that Kosovo is Serbia.
The statement followed the Bahamas’ recognition of Kosovo as the 121st country.
December 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that international actors have launched a new wave of recognition of Kosovo’s independence.
He instructed Serbian ambassadors to defend Belgrade’s stance that Kosovo is Serbia.
The statement followed the Bahamas’ recognition of Kosovo as the 121st country.
He instructed Serbian ambassadors to defend Belgrade’s stance that Kosovo is Serbia.
The statement followed the Bahamas’ recognition of Kosovo as the 121st country.
Kosovo and Albania have become part of US military assistance with Javelin anti-tank systems.
Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu confirmed the delivery.
He said the aid boosts deterrence, NATO interoperability and security through modern training and technology.
Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu confirmed the delivery.
He said the aid boosts deterrence, NATO interoperability and security through modern training and technology.
December 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Kosovo and Albania have become part of US military assistance with Javelin anti-tank systems.
Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu confirmed the delivery.
He said the aid boosts deterrence, NATO interoperability and security through modern training and technology.
Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu confirmed the delivery.
He said the aid boosts deterrence, NATO interoperability and security through modern training and technology.
Belgrade-based human rights activist Natasha Kandic says Serbia avoids state responsibility for war crimes in Kosovo.
She warns that without confronting the past and revealing mass graves, victims will be denied justice.
During the Kosovo War around 13,500 people were killed or went missing.
She warns that without confronting the past and revealing mass graves, victims will be denied justice.
During the Kosovo War around 13,500 people were killed or went missing.
December 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Belgrade-based human rights activist Natasha Kandic says Serbia avoids state responsibility for war crimes in Kosovo.
She warns that without confronting the past and revealing mass graves, victims will be denied justice.
During the Kosovo War around 13,500 people were killed or went missing.
She warns that without confronting the past and revealing mass graves, victims will be denied justice.
During the Kosovo War around 13,500 people were killed or went missing.
The husband of President Vjosa Osmani, Prindon has invited Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the U.S. president, to turn Prishtina’s Grand Hotel into a Trump Hotel.
The invitation came after Kushner’s company withdrew from a controversial hotel project in Belgrade.
The invitation came after Kushner’s company withdrew from a controversial hotel project in Belgrade.
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The husband of President Vjosa Osmani, Prindon has invited Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of the U.S. president, to turn Prishtina’s Grand Hotel into a Trump Hotel.
The invitation came after Kushner’s company withdrew from a controversial hotel project in Belgrade.
The invitation came after Kushner’s company withdrew from a controversial hotel project in Belgrade.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani met U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
She thanked the U.S. for support for Kosovo’s sovereignty, NATO path, and dialogue based on mutual recognition.
Osmani also raised regional security issues and the rights of Albanians in southern Serbia.
She thanked the U.S. for support for Kosovo’s sovereignty, NATO path, and dialogue based on mutual recognition.
Osmani also raised regional security issues and the rights of Albanians in southern Serbia.
December 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani met U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
She thanked the U.S. for support for Kosovo’s sovereignty, NATO path, and dialogue based on mutual recognition.
Osmani also raised regional security issues and the rights of Albanians in southern Serbia.
She thanked the U.S. for support for Kosovo’s sovereignty, NATO path, and dialogue based on mutual recognition.
Osmani also raised regional security issues and the rights of Albanians in southern Serbia.