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Half of Kosovo’s farmland just grass
Gazeta Tema
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July 20, 2025
Kosovo’s farmland is far from fully utilized, with around 16,000 acres left fallow each year, new data from the Kosovo Agency of Statistics shows. The country has about 1 million acres of agricultural land, but more than half—roughly 535,000...
North Macedonia sees no threat despite Balkan tensions
Gazeta Tema
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August 2, 2025
North Macedonia does not expect security problems at home, despite rising tensions in parts of the region. President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova chaired a two-hour Security Council meeting on Friday, focused on what she called “global security...
Defense Forces Helicopter Unit Supports NATO Mission in Kosovo
Hungary Today
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July 20, 2025
In July, the “Kiss József” 86th Helicopter Brigade of the Hungarian Defense Forces began its service in Kosovo as part of the NATO-led peacekeeping force (KFOR). As a member of a special helicopter unit performing air support tasks, they will...
EU warns Kosovo to form institutions or risk growth funds
Gazeta Tema
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July 19, 2025
European Commission officials have voiced concern over Kosovo’s political deadlock, warning that the delay in forming new institutions is blocking the ratification of key agreements under the EU Growth Plan 2024–2027. Kosovo is eligible for...
Kosovo town protests after man dies in police custody
Gazeta Tema
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July 13, 2025
LIPJAN, July 13 – Residents in the town of Lipjan protested Saturday after 27-year-old Agon Zejnullahu died during a police arrest. Dozens walked from the municipal building to the local police station—steps from where Zejnullahu collapsed—holding...
Kosovo to pursue Al-Nusra prosecutions despite U.S. delisting
Gazeta Tema
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July 11, 2025
PRISTINA, July 11 – Kosovo will continue to prosecute citizens linked to Al-Nusra, despite the group’s removal from the U.S. terrorism list, officials confirmed this week. Dozens of Kosovars have been convicted over the past decade for joining...
Can Peace Prosper in a Kosovo Without NATO?
CEPA
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July 18, 2025
You can’t miss the divide between West and East in Kosovo’s capital. Leaving Pristina’s bustling main thoroughfare named in honor of the modern-day Catholic saint, Mother Teresa, toward the city’s famous Bill Clinton Boulevard, you may pass along...
Kosovo’s annual inflation speeds up to 4.3% in June
BNE Intellinews
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Kosovo’s harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) inflation accelerated to an annual 4.3% in June from 3.6% in the previous month (chart), statistics office’s data showed on July 10. In June, notable year-on-year increases were recorded in...
Petkovic, UK's Pierce discuss situation in Kosovo-Metohija
Tanjug
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July 18, 2025
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with the UK's special Western Balkans envoy Karen Pierce on Friday to inform her of progress in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, as well as of Pristina's...
Kosovo police chief resigns after man dies in custody
Gazeta Tema
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July 10, 2025
PRISTINA, July 10 – A senior Kosovo police commander has resigned following the death of a 27-year-old man in custody, as footage showing the victim bound and kneeling triggered national backlash and demands for accountability. Police chief...
'Face, Brain, Lips Like A...': Trump's BIG Praise For Press Secy Karoline Leavitt
Times Now
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August 2, 2025
US President Donald Trump Washington: US President Donald Trump praised his Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, calling her the best any president has ever had. In an interview with Rob Finnerty on Newsmax aired on August 1, Trump said she has...
Exports climb as Kosovo buys more fuel
Gazeta Tema
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July 18, 2025
Albania’s exports rose 1.9% in June from a year earlier, driven by a sharp increase in fuel and mineral shipments to Kosovo, the national statistics office (INSTAT) said on Thursday. Exports totaled 35 billion leks ($365 million) in June, up 0.6%...
Kosovo’s Osmani says Trump defused new Serbia threat
Gazeta Tema
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 10 – Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani said U.S. President Donald Trump personally intervened in recent weeks to prevent a potential military escalation by Serbia, calling it a decisive act of deterrence. “We have credible...
Riffa set for Kosovo tournament
Gulf Daily News Online
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BASKETBALL – BAHRAIN representatives Riffa are back in action in the Fiba 3x3 World Tour this weekend. The veterans of street basketball’s premier series under the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) will be competing in the Pristina...
Kosovo hosts Esports championship as Serbia withdraws
Gazeta Tema
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July 9, 2025
PRISTINA, July 9 - Kosovo is hosting the European Esports Championship this week in Pristina, with players from 24 countries competing in “Counter-Strike 2” and “Dota 2.” The five-day tournament, which runs from July 9 to 13, serves as a qualifier...
Kosovo exits fragile-state list in major milestone
Gazeta Tema
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July 9, 2025
PRISTINA, July 9 - The World Bank has removed Kosovo from its long-standing classification as a fragile and conflict-affected country, a move hailed by officials as a breakthrough moment. Acting Finance Minister Hekuran Murati called it “an...
Kosovo parliament to hold 44th attempt to convene
Gazeta Tema
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July 9, 2025
PRISTINA, July 9 - Kosovo’s parliament is scheduled to meet Tuesday for its 44th attempt to elect a speaker, more than five months after national elections. All previous sessions have failed due to political deadlock over the voting process. The...
Kosovo minister urged to resign after custody death
Gazeta Tema
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July 9, 2025
PRISTINA, July 9 - Kosovo’s main opposition party has demanded the resignation of acting Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla after the death of 27-year-old Agon Fejzullahu in police custody—a case that has triggered national outrage and put pressure...
Petkovic, Cypriot ambassador discuss situation in Kosovo-Metohija
Tanjug
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July 17, 2025
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with Cypriot Ambassador to Belgrade Andreas Fotiou on Thursday to discuss the situation in Kosovo-Metohija, voicing concerns over Pristina's obstructions...
TIKA provides medical equipment to family health center in Kosovo
Sabah
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July 17, 2025
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has provided medical devices and equipment to the new Family Health Center in Krusevo village, part of Dragas Municipality in southern Kosovo. A ceremony was held at the Family Health Center...