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Vjosa Cerkini

@vjosacerkini.bsky.social
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Multiple award winning journalist, reporter and documentary filmmaker working for german media @deutschewelle @mdr @perspektiva.plus European Representative of WVN in Los Angeles

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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We achieved to be on the frontpage of DW Akademie Europe and Central Asia ❤ ❤ ❤ Women's Voices Now #DW
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
KLA veteran: 'Life is hard in Kosovo but we are free.' Gezim Haxhimusa fought in the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). This month, he celebrated independence day by protesting against a trial in The Hague. Four KLA leaders are in the dock for war crimes. www.dw.com/en/kla-veter...
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KLA veteran: 'Life is hard in Kosovo but we are free.'
Gezim Haxhimusa fought in the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). This month, he celebrated independence day by protesting against a trial in The Hague. Four KLA leaders are in the dock for war crimes.
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Politik Europa UCK-Veteran in Kosovo: "Es ist schwer. Aber wir sind frei" www.dw.com/de/veteran-d...
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UCK-Veteran in Kosovo: "Es ist schwer. Aber wir sind frei"
Gezim Haxhimusa, 58 Jahre, war Kämpfer der kosovarischen Befreiungsarmee UCK im Südosten des Landes. Er ist stolz auf die Unabhängigkeit Kosovos - und bedrückt wegen des Prozesses gegen die UCK-Führun...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Families call for truth on Kosovo War's missing people www.dw.com/en/families-...
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Families call for truth on Kosovo War's missing people
Some 1,600 people are still missing from the Kosovo War, though it ended nearly three decades ago. Serbia has blocked efforts to shed light on their fates. But now, Kosovo and Serbia's joint commissio...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Vermisste des Kosovo-Kriegs: "Wir wollen einen Gedenkort" Bringt das Fortschritt? www.dw.com/de/vermisste...
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Vermisste des Kosovo-Kriegs: "Wir wollen einen Gedenkort"
Seit dem Ende des Kosovo-Kriegs werden noch rund 1600 Menschen vermisst. Bisher blockierte Serbien die Aufklärung ihrer Schicksale. Nun trafen sich Kosovos und Serbiens Kommissionen für Vermisste. Bri...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Join us on February 11 at 16:00 (Kyiv time) for an workshop bringing together Ukrainian women journalists to explore practical approaches to ethical reporting, fact-checking, and storytelling in times of war. #Ukraine #WomensVoicesNow #Lvivmediaforum
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
#DW No headscarves in Kosovo's public school classrooms Although largely Muslim, Kosovo is a secular state. While its constitution guarantees religious freedom, a government directive bans "religious uniforms" in public schools. For some, this is discriminatory. www.dw.com/en/no-headsc...
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No headscarves in Kosovo's public school classrooms
Although largely Muslim, Kosovo is a secular state. While its constitution guarantees religious freedom, a government directive bans "religious uniforms" in public schools. For some, this is discrimin...
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Leibniz-Institut für Ost- & Südosteuropaforschung @leibniz-ios.de · 14/01/2026
Unsere Reihe zu Medien in Südosteuropa startet in 2026. Diesmal mit der preisgekrönten Dokumentarfilmerin @vjosacerkini.bsky.social zu „Investigativer Journalismus auf dem Westbalkan“. 📆 20.1. | 18:00 | VHS #Regensburg Eine Reihe von @seeffield.bsky.social mit der VHS & #LeibnizIOS. Mehr ⬇
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seeFField @seeffield.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
#JournalistTalk | 20.1.2026, 18h VHS Regensburg, R121 Macht, Korruption, Ungleichheit – und Journalismus, der marginalisierte Stimmen sichtbar macht. Insights von @vjosacerkini.bsky.social. In Kooperation mit VHS & @leibniz-ios.de #Dokumentarjournalismus #Investigativ #Westbalkan #WomenInMedia
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Kur një lum del nga shtrati, ai thjesht kërkon territorin e tij të dikurshëm. "Ne i kemi ndërtuar shtëpitë aty,” thotë Veselaj, "dhe pastaj e fajësojmë lumin për përmbytjet.” #DWShqip #Kosovo www.dw.com/sq/kosov%C3%...
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Kosovë: Përmbytjet vazhdojnë - masat parandaluese mungojnë – DW – 10/01/2026
Zonat e ulëta në Kosovë ndodhen nën ujë. Lumenjtë kanë dalë jashtë shtretërve, niveli i ujit është shumë i lartë dhe kjo sasi nga reshjet nuk mund të largohet shpejt. Ekspertët thonë: Problemi është s...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Kosovo elections live at DW NEWS
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Ende des politischen Stillstands durch Neuwahl? Seit der Parlamentswahl im Februar 2025 gab es in Kosovo monatelang kein funktionierendes Parlament, jede Regierungsbildung scheiterte. Nun soll die vorgezogene Neuwahl einen Ausweg bringen. Viele Wähler sind skeptisch. www.dw.com/de/beendet-d...
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Kosovo: Ende des politischen Stillstands durch Neuwahl? – DW – 22.12.2025
Seit der Parlamentswahl im Februar 2025 gab es in Kosovo monatelang kein funktionierendes Parlament, jede Regierungsbildung scheiterte. Nun soll die vorgezogene Neuwahl einen Ausweg bringen. Viele Wäh...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Kosovë: Të rinjtë votues mes shpresës dhe frustrimit Nga Prishtina në Mitrovicën e Veriut shumë të rinj thonë se zgjedhjet e përsëritura nuk do të sjellin ndryshim, por vetëm po thellojnë apatinë dhe mosbesimin ndaj politikës. www.dw.com/sq/kosov%C3%...
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Kosovë: Të rinjtë votues mes shpresës dhe frustrimit – DW – 26/12/2025
Nga Prishtina në Mitrovicën e Veriut shumë të rinj thonë se zgjedhjet e përsëritura nuk do të sjellin ndryshim, por vetëm po thellojnë apatinë dhe mosbesimin ndaj politikës.
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Kosovo: Will elections break the political gridlock? Kosovo hasn't had a functioning parliament since the February 2025 election. All attempts to form a governing coalition have failed. It's hoped fresh elections will provide a way forward, but many voters are skeptical. www.dw.com/en/kosovo-wi...
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Kosovo: Will elections break the political gridlock? – DW – 12/24/2025
Kosovo hasn't had a functioning parliament since the February 2025 election. All attempts to form a governing coalition have failed. It's hoped fresh elections will provide a way forward, but many vot...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Check our video why Kosovo's upcoming parliamentary election matters for @dwnews www.dw.com/en/why-kosov...
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Why Kosovo's upcoming parliamentary election matters – DW – 12/23/2025
Kosovo hopes to break a months-long political deadlock with a snap election on December 28. Why does this poll matter not only for Kosovo, but for the entire region and for other international actors?
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The Fix Media @thefixmedia.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
@vjosacerkini.bsky.social, an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker working for Deutsche Welle, joins host Orsi Seregély for the latest episode of FixEd podcast to discuss using long-form storytelling to craft captivating stories for wider audiences. Listen to the conversation here 👇
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FixEd podcast: Vjosa Cerkini on long-form storytelling in the age of TikTok
How long-form storytelling can be used to create captivating stories that reach wider audiences
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
See you in Chemnitz :)
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Politik Europa Hate Speech und ethnische Hetze auf dem Westbalkan Immer wieder gibt es Berichte über Hassrede im Internet, aber auch über tätliche Angriffe in Ländern des Westbalkan. Nehmen die ethnischen Konflikte in Südosteuropa wieder zu?
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
The US embassy to Kosovo has announced that US has "indefinitely suspended" its planned Strategic Dialogue with Kosovo due to "concerns about caretaker government actions that have increased tensions and instability."
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Thank you! Danke! Faleminderit! Hvala! ❤️ #Balkan #Journalism #Europe #DW
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
@WeBalkans #MEDIA #EUROPE #FACTSFIRST #EU
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Yes, from Cannes to Kosovo! Thank you very much to all my supporters in USA. My goal is to empower others through my global work. Love you all! #WOMENSVOICESNOW
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Trustbuilding Media Champion of the Year 2025 Thanks a lot for recognising my work! I dedicate this award to Albanians and Serbs! For more trustbuilding in the Balkans through journalism and professionalism!
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Live at TVP WORLD talking about EU, Russia and Serbia relations #Poland
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Taling about Serbia, EU and Russia relations at TVP WORLD in Poland
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
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Bez kritike Turske u pozorištu u Prizrenu – DW – 4. 4. 2025.
Već dva puta je u Gradskom pozorištu u Prizrenu trebalo da bude izvedena predstava „Šestorica protiv Turske“, ali oba puta je otkazana. Autor Jeton Neziraj smatra da je za to odgovorna Turska.
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
My piece for @DeutscheWelle #Türkei #Balkan #Kunst #Kosovo Keine Kritik an der Türkei im Theater von Prizren in Kosovo www.dw.com/de/keine-kri...
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Keine Kritik an der Türkei im Theater von Prizren in Kosovo – DW – 03.04.2025
Schon zweimal sollte das Theaterstück "Sechs gegen die Türkei" im Stadttheater von Prizren gezeigt werden. Doch beide Aufführungen wurden abgesagt. Der Autor Jeton Neziraj macht die Türkei dafür veran...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
My piece for MDR www.mdr.de/nachrichten/...
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Ohne US-Finanzhilfe: Schwere Zeiten für Kosovo | MDR.DE
US-Präsident Trump hat alle USAID-Gelder eingefroren. Den kleinen Balkanstaat Kosovo trifft das besonders hart.
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
US and Westbalkan Im Gespräch mit Stefan Rank bei MDR AKTUELL - Nachrichtensendung Kosovo und die Kürzungen der US-Entwicklungshilfe www.mdr.de/mdr-aktuell-...
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Kosovo und die Kürzungen der US-Entwicklungshilfe | MDR.DE
Stefan Rank im Gespräch mit Vjosa Cerkini
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Bernhard Rude @bernhardrude.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Die Partei Vetevendosja von Ministerpräsident Albin #Kurti hat die Parlamentswahl in #Kosovo 🇽🇰 klar gewonnen. Dennoch steht Europas jüngster Staat vor einer Zeit mit vielen innen- und außenpolitischen Unbekannten, berichtet @vjosacerkini.bsky.social für die Deutsche Welle. amp.dw.com/de/kosovo-un...
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Kosovo: Ungewissheit trotz Wahlsieg für Regierungspartei – DW – 10.02.2025
Die Partei Vetevendosja des Ministerpräsidenten Albin Kurti hat die Parlamentswahl in Kosovo klar gewonnen. Dennoch steht Europas jüngster Staat vor einer Zeit mit vielen innen- und außenpolitischen U...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
My piece for DW in German #Kosovo #Balkan #Wahlen Wahl in Kosovo: Konflikt mit Serbien, unzufriedene Jugend www.dw.com/de/wahl-in-k...
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Wahl in Kosovo: Konflikt mit Serbien, unzufriedene Jugend – DW – 07.02.2025
Am 9. Februar 2025 wird in Kosovo ein neues Parlament gewählt. Während der Konflikt mit Serbien die Schlagzeilen beherrscht, sind vor allem jüngere Kosovaren unzufrieden mit den sozialökonomischen Ver...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
My piece for @DeutscheWelle Parliamentary election in Kosovo: What you need to know The people of Kosovo will elect a new parliament on February 9. What are the key issues in the election campaign and what's at stake? www.dw.com/en/parliamen...
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Parliamentary election in Kosovo: What you need to know – DW – 02/06/2025
The people of Kosovo will elect a new parliament on February 9. What are the key issues in the election campaign and what's at stake?
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
"Freedom Circles" A film by Vjosa Cerkini #NorthMacedonia #Balkan #Drifting @dw_shqip @dw_sports Link of the film: www.dw.com/en/sports-li...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Here we go and my film is out! Women in North Macedonia’s Albanian minority have to navigate a difficult web of challenges — the country’s simmering ethnic tensions, strict gender roles within their own community, and wider economic struggles. We followed Ajshe Avdiji :) www.dw.com/en/sports-li...
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North Macedonian drifting dreams – DW – 01/31/2025
Women in North Macedonia’s Albanian minority have to navigate a difficult web of challenges — the country’s simmering ethnic tensions, strict gender roles within their own community, and wider economi...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Discussion on the upcoming Parliamentary Elections in Kosovo! Which government will be able to further the rapprochement with the European Union? What compromises with Serbia will the new government be willing (or forced) to make? 3 February 2025 at 13:00 @UnaHajdari @PTechet
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
My piece for #EuromaxxDW Gegen den Strom: die erste LGBTQIA+-Bar im Kosovo Mehr als 90% der Kosovaren sind Muslime. Viele lehnen queere Menschen ab. Doch die Gesellschaft wandelt sich. Nun gibt es die erste LGBTQIA+-Bar des Landes. p.dw.com/p/4pagC
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Gegen den Strom: die erste LGBTQIA+-Bar im Kosovo – DW – 26.01.2025
Mehr als 90% der Kosovaren sind Muslime. Viele lehnen queere Menschen ab. Doch die Gesellschaft wandelt sich. Nun gibt es die erste LGBTQIA+-Bar des Landes.
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Kosovo's first queer bar breaking boundaries More than 90% of Kosovars are Muslims, and many don't accept individuals who aren't heterosexual. But society is changing, and the LGBTQ+ community has found acceptance at the Bubble Bar in the heart of a largely Muslim neighborhood. p.dw.com/p/4paMO
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Kosovo's first queer bar breaking boundaries – DW – 01/26/2025
More than 90% of Kosovars are Muslims, and many don't accept individuals who aren't heterosexual. But society is changing, and the LGBTQ+ community has found acceptance at the Bubble Bar in the heart ...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Being recognized as the highlight of the evening in Chemnitz is an incredible honor that fills me with even more motivation to continue working tirelessly to raise the voices of the unheard. Much love to my Germans —see you tomorrow, Chemnitz!
Being recognized as the highlight of the evening in Chemnitz is an incredible honor that fills me with even more motivation to continue working tirelessly to raise the voices of the unheard. Much love to my Germans —see you tomorrow, Chemnitz!
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
It was a big pleasure to be a special guest in Porto, Portugal and to speak about films, journalism and our work in Los Angeles and Germany 🙂 Thank you Rita Capucho
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
My piece for Deutsche Welle #Kosovo #Balkan www.dw.com/de/visafrei-...
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Bosnier dürfen endlich ohne Visum nach Kosovo – DW – 17.01.2025
Seit dem 1. Januar 2025 hat Kosovo die Visumpflicht für Staatsbürger Bosnien und Herzegowinas aufgehoben. Die Visafreiheit ermöglichte es dem Western Balkans Youth Orchestra, auch mit seinen bosnische...
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
My piece for german tv MDR #Balkan www.mdr.de/nachrichten/...
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Schmutzige Energie: Wie Abgase im Kosovo die Menschen vergiften | MDR.DE
Veraltete Braunkohlekraftwerke erzeugen fast den gesamten Strom für den Kosovo. Im Schatten der Kraftwerke leben Menschen, deren Gesundheit sehr gefährdet ist.
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Join us on December 12th for an insightful discussion on the role of German media during and after the war in Kosovo. #Kosovo #Germany #Media #Balkan
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
A powerful explosion was heard on Friday evening in the village of Varage, Zubin Potok in the north of Kosovo. This marks the third attack in Zubin Potok within four days. #Kosovo
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
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Explosion in Zubin-Potok
A powerful explosion was heard a few minutes ago in the village of Varage in Zubin Potok, in which case the water channel of Ibër-Lepenci was damaged. The news is
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
"I am the voice of every woman and girl, supporting them through my research and engagement across different continents. Together, we stop the promotion of abusers and empower women." Vjosa Cerkini, journalist
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Vjosa Cerkini @vjosacerkini.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Vrasja e të riut në Shqipëri është një ngjarje tragjike që na bën të reflektojmë mbi mënyrën sesi të rinjtë përdorin rrjetet sociale dhe ndikimin që ato kanë mbi ta. Promovimi i gangsterllëkut dhe dhunës në çdo nivel është një shqetësim i madh.
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