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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 58m

Thellenza Krasniqi from Kosovo, has been appointed Secretary of the UN Association of the USA – Westchester Chapter. Her sister praised her commitment to human rights, justice and equality. The new role marks another step in Krasniqi’s continued engagement in these fields.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 6h

Kosovo Police stopped a pre-election gathering in North Mitrovica linked to Serbia’s October 25 parliamentary election. Authorities ordered police to ban Serbian pre-election activities in Kosovo. The gathering was dispersed after officials linked to the Serbian List were seen there.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 18h

Kosovo has become the first Balkan country to have three female presidents. Only Switzerland, with five, has had more female presidents in Europe. Malta and Ireland have also had three female presidents. Atifete Jahjaga: 2011–2016 Vjosa Osmani: 2021–2026 Justina Shiroka-Pula: 2026–present.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 21h

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti and opposition leader Bedri Hamza joined former Presidents Fatmir Sejdiu and Vjosa Osmani at the inauguration They gathered to celebrate Justina Shiroka-Pula taking office as Kosovo’s new President The ceremony brought together leaders from across Kosovo’s political spectrum.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Muslim-majority Kosovo has elected its first Catholic president, Justina Shiroka Pula. She received 81 votes in the 120-seat Assembly, becoming Kosovo’s third female president. Kosovo has 93.49% Muslims, 2.31% Orthodox and 1.75% Catholics, with the remainder following other or no religion.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Justina Shiroka-Pula, 73, has been elected President of Kosovo. She previously served as President of the Kosovo Academy of Sciences and Arts. She also served as Minister of Energy and Mining and as a Member of Parliament. She received 81 votes, one more than the 80 votes required to be elected.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Justina Shiroka-Pula has been elected President of Kosovo. She received 81 votes in the Assembly, while two ballots were invalid. Member of Parliament, Eliza Hoxha received one vote. A candidate needs 80 votes-two-thirds of Kosovo’s 120 MPs-to be elected President in the first or second round.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Saudi Arabia has expanded its tourist visa program to include citizens of Kosovo. Kosovar citizens can now apply for an e-visa or obtain a visa on arrival. The visa allows tourism, Umrah, and visits to family and friends. Kosovo passport holders have 58 visa-free destinations.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Kosovo’s deadline to elect a president expires tonight. Failure to elect a president by October 6 would automatically dissolve the Assembly and trigger snap elections by November 15. Despite weeks of negotiations, parties remain divided over the election of the head of state.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Kosovo has set a new record in the FIFA rankings. After the latest Nations League matches, the Dardanians have climbed to 76th place in the world, marking their highest ranking in history. Kosovo will play two more matches in November, against Israel and Ireland.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Serbia’s opposition to Kosovo’s independence is expected to remain state policy even after Aleksandar Vučić’s departure as president. Serbia’s position on Kosovo is unlikely to change with a new government, analysts say. Vučić resigned as president but may seek the prime minister’s post..

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Kosovo are currently projected to be placed in Pot 2 for the Euro 2028 qualifying draw. The Dardanians drew with Austria, while Ireland also dropped points against Israel. “Football Meets Data” has Kosovo in Pot 2 based on the latest projections. Kosovo’s next games are against Israel and Ireland

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Kosovo’s national football team drew 1–1 with Austria in the fourth round of the UEFA Nations League B. The “Dardanians” took the lead first, but Austria equalized as the match ended in a 1–1 draw. Kosovo’s next match will once again be in front of home supporters, against Israel.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Kosovo is the first European country to return to above-replacement fertility The fertility rate reached 2.17 children per woman in the first half of 2026 The replacement level is around 2.1 births, the rate needed to maintain a stable population Kosovo’s 2024 census recorded 1,602,515 residents.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Two American companies are competing to build 340 MWh battery storage systems in Kosovo. The $236.7 million project was co-financed by the U.S. through MCC and the Government of Kosovo. The project will boost Kosovo’s energy storage capacity and help integrate renewable energy into the grid.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated Albin Kurti on his re-election as Kosovo’s prime minister Merz urged Kurti to build bridges across party divisions and resolve outstanding institutional issues He also called for substantial progress in the EU-led Kosovo-Serbia normalization dialogue.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Croatia’s Defense Minister Ivan Anušić said Serbia threatens Kosovo’s territory and parts of Croatia. He said Croatia must establish a balance of power as Serbia continues to arm itself. Anušić warned of threats linked to a possible return to the 1990s.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

PM Albin Kurti said he had the honor of meeting U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time. Kurti thanked Trump for increasing NATO defense investments, saying Kosovo should also join the alliance. He described the United States as Kosovo’s main ally, indispensable partner and special friend.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Kosovo’s history cannot be rewritten, recalling the repression and suffering of 1999. “Kosovo’s resistance was not on trial,” she said. Von der Leyen added the EC would support Kosovo’s candidate status if EU member states agree.

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Albin Kurti - Ursula von der Leyen mbajnë konferencë për media

YouTube video by KosovaPress

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kosovo’s national football team managed to earn only a point against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary. Kosovo draw 0–0 with Israel. Kosovo is second with four points. Ireland also has four points, while Austria leads the group with seven points. Kosovo will face Austria on Sunday in Pristina.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti said the Special Court verdict contains factual, historical and legal errors. He said Kosovo cannot accept “false equivalences” to promote alternative narratives. Kurti made the remarks during a joint press conference with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, is now Kosovo’s largest generation. Kosovo has the largest share of Gen Z in Europe. The figures highlight Kosovo’s comparatively young population. Kosovo has 1,602,515 resident inhabitants, according to the 2024 Population Census.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Eight Albanian parties from southern Serbia have united under the “Albanian Coalition” for the upcoming parliamentary election. Shaip Kamberi will lead the Albanian Coalition in Serbia’s parliamentary election. The coalition seeks greater Albanian representation and political influence.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

PM Albin Kurti said Serbia and Russia may try to use the Hague verdict against Kosovo internationally. He called for a joint campaign, citing the court’s rejection of organ trafficking and crimes against humanity claims. Four former KLA leaders were convicted of war crimes, pending appeal.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Albanian parties have agreed to run on a single joint list, the Albanian Coalition, in Serbia’s parliamentary elections Kosovo PM Albin Kurti called for guaranteed seats for Albanians in Serbia’s parliament, citing reciprocity with Kosovo Serbs have 10 reserved seats in Kosovo’s 120-seat Assembly.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt questioned former Kosovo Specialist Chambers prosecutor Jack Smith over his prosecution of Hashim Thaçi in The Hague. Smith defended the case, citing the court’s findings of 303 torture victims and 96 murders. Thaçi was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Kosovo Special Prosecution has summoned Srpska Lista deputy leader Igor Simić and other party officials as suspects They are being questioned over alleged offenses including attacks on Kosovo constitutional order Simić says he will respond to the summons and denies committing any criminal offense

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The EU is considering target dates for Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova to advance their accession talks. POLITICO reports the move could provide a clearer pathway toward EU membership. Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia are not included in the proposed roadmaps.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

British troops have arrived in Kosovo as part of KFOR’s Strategic Reserve Force. They will conduct training activities over the next six weeks as part of the UK’s contribution to the NATO-led mission. KFOR said the deployment does not change its mandate or ongoing force positioning.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The U.S. Embassy in Prishtina praised U.S.-Kosovo cooperation in fighting transnational cybercrime. It thanked Kosovo’s Special Prosecutor’s Office and other institutions for their role in the case. Former U.S. soldier Cameron Wagenius was sentenced to 70 months in prison for hacking and extortion

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kosovo’s Parliament unanimously adopted a declaration rejecting the Special Court’s finding of a JCE in the KLA leaders’ first-instance verdict. The declaration also opposes equating KLA freedom fighters with the regime that oppressed Kosovo. The vote was 99–0, with no abstentions.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kosovo suffered a 3–1 defeat away to Austria. Kosovo, Austria and Ireland each have three points in League B of the Nations League. Austria are in first place, Kosovo are second, and Ireland are third. Israel have no points. The Dardanians’ next match is against Israel.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Nine people have been arrested in Zubin Potok on suspicion of war crimes. Authorities are investigating suspected war crimes against Kosovo Albanian civilians during the 1998–99 war. The case concerns civilian deaths and remains found in mass graves. 13,625 people were killed by Serbian forces.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Vedat Muriqi has moved into fourth place among the UEFA Nations League’s all-time top scorers with 14 goals. The Kosovo striker is now behind only Erling Haaland (21), Cristiano Ronaldo and Aleksander Mitrovic (15). Muriqi has surpassed Romelu Lukaku, who has 13 Nations League goals.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

PM Albin Kurti has asked Denmark to support Kosovo’s bid to advance toward EU candidate status. Kurti made the request during a meeting with Denmark’s Ambassador Christian Grønbech-Jensen. They also discussed strengthening economic, trade and security cooperation between Kosovo and Denmark.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Kosovo’s FM Glauk Konjufca attended the Albanian American Relations Council’s in New York. He praised the Albanian-American community’s contribution to Kosovo’s freedom and independence. Regarding the verdict against former KLA leaders, Konjufca called it an injustice that must be corrected.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić accused Nenad Rašić of “blindly following” Kosovo's PM Albin Kurti’s orders after Rašić backed Serbia’s Student List. Rašić said his support was unconditional ahead of Serbia’s October 25 elections. He also suggested Kosovo Serbs could travel to Serbia to vote.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Western countries have renewed calls for Serbia to bring Milan Radoičić and other suspects to justice over the 2023 Banjska attack. The U.S., UK, Germany, France and EU called for accountability without further delay. Kosovo Police Sergeant Afrim Bunjaku was killed in the attack.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Vedat Muriqi scored the winning goal as Kosovo made a successful start to their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 1–0 victory over Ireland. Austria and Kosovo now lead Group 3 of League B. Kosovo’s next UEFA Nations League game is away against Austria on Sunday, September 27 at 18:00 CET.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In 1999, Ireland defied UEFA and refused to host Yugoslavia in a Euro qualifier amid the atrocities in Kosovo. The Irish government cancelled the visas of the Yugoslav team. Today, Kosovo is set to give a warm welcome to Ireland as we meet in the Nations League. Irish fans in Kosovo.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Three years ago today, Kosovo thwarted the armed attack in Banjska in northern Kosovo. Sergeant Afrim Bunjaku was killed during the Banjska attack. Serbian terrorist Milan Radoičić later claimed responsibility for organizing the attack. The EU and US call for those responsible to face justice.

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Kosovo's Dark Day: The Banjska Attack

YouTube video by Smol Cats

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić uses the UNGA to deny the atrocities committed by the Milosevic regime against Kosovo Albanians, lying that a humanitarian disaster did not occur. His remarks disputed documented accounts of atrocities and mass expulsions of Kosovo Albanians during the 1998–99 war

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the Iowa National Guard HQ, where he discussed its partnership with the Kosovo Security Force The meeting focused on KSF capabilities, training and cooperation Iowa National Guard personnel have trained alongside KSF members for more than a decade

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said after meetings with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo PM Albin Kurti. Kallas said the EU-facilitated agreements, including the Ohrid Agreement, are binding. Kallas stressed that progress depends on political will in both Belgrade and Pristina.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti told EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that the trial has not yet concluded. Kurti said Kosovo will work to have the verdict corrected at the appeals stage. He stressed that the appeals process remains an important avenue for addressing the verdict.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in New York. They discussed Kosovo’s partnership with the IMF and opportunities for further cooperation. The meeting took place during the high-level week of the UN General Assembly.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Kosovo and Albania for their commitment to contribute troops to Gaza. The two countries are among those expected to participate in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza. Trump praised their engagement and support for the mission.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met Kosovo PM Albin Kurti. The meeting focused on bilateral relations, trade, security and defense cooperation, as well as regional and global issues. Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for Kosovo and invited Kurti to the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

During the UN General Assembly in New York, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Kurti said they discussed the verdict against former KLA leaders, Turkey’s role in KFOR, security, trade and investment. Kurti also invited Erdogan to visit Kosovo.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

EU Ambassador Dirk Schuebel said the EU will continue providing political and financial support to Kosovo on its path toward EU integration. He made the remarks after meeting Belgium’s Ambassador Arnaud Dusaucy. Schuebel said the EU and its member states will continue to stand with Kosovo.

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