Kosovo exits fragile-state list in major milestone

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

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

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...

Riffa set for Kosovo tournament

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’s Assembly Fails to Constitute Again as Constitutional Court Deadline Nears

The latest attempt to constitute the ninth legislature of the Kosovo Assembly has failed once more, marking the 44th unsuccessful plenary session. Lawmakers convened on 9 July in another effort to elect the Speaker of the Assembly but remained...

Petkovic, Cypriot ambassador discuss situation in Kosovo-Metohija

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

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...

Kosovo and Luxembourg pledge closer ties, King Charles hails new era in UK-France relations, and Trump faces MAGA meltdown

The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Wednesday, 9 July. Luxembourg KOSOVO-LUXEMBOURG TIES – Kosovo and Luxembourg have agreed to bolster bilateral ties through a new €50 million cooperation package, signed during Deputy...

Kosovo Ambassador welcomes Grameen delegation at Dhaka embassy

Ambassador of Kosovo to Bangladesh Lulzim Pllans on Tuesday welcomed a delegation from Grameen Group and Grameen Trust, including former project leaders of Grameen Kosovo, at the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka. The Ambassador...

Sweden star Kosovare Asllani hits back at Ella Toone comment before England v Sweden quarter-final

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Kosovo Ombudsperson Probes Police Brutality Claims After Man’s Death

Photo illustration: Kosovo Police. Kosovo’s Ombudsperson’s office on Tuesday said that it was investigating possible human rights violations in two cases where police allegedly used excessive violence against citizens. In one case, a 27-year-old...

French-Kosovar Initiative Anibar Pro – Genesis Brings Young Animators Center Stage

Anibar International Animation Festival has launched a new initiative dedicated to empowering young animation talent: Anibar Pro – Genesis. Established in partnership with the French Institute in Kosovo and supported by the French Ministry for...

Baskets Bonn Telekom out to electrify at FIBA 3x3 Pristina Challenger 2025

PRISTINA (Kosovo) - After their young stars electrified at the World Cup, emerging Baskets Bonn Telekom (GER) will be putting on a show at the FIBA 3x3 Pristina Challenger on July 19-20. Let's preview the eighth Challenger of the season. The...

Lucic: Brussels under obligation to protect MTS in Kosovo-Metohija

BELGRADE - Monitoring the implementation of the Brussels Agreement and, in general, rule of law in Kosovo-Metohija is within the authority of the European Commission, which is therefore under an obligation to protect Telekom Srbija and its...

Petkovic informs Dutch ambassador of situation in Kosovo-Metohija

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with Dutch Ambassador to Belgrade Martijn Elgersma on Wednesday to inform him of progress in the Brussels dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, as well...

Kosovo’s Parliament Remains Hostage to its Politicians’ Irresponsibility

Since April 15, the Assembly of Kosovo has turned into an ugly spectacle, where irresponsibility, arrogance and partisan calculations by the MPs overshadow the interests of the state and their constitutional duties. But comparing what is happening...

Kosovare Asllani scores, extending Sweden's second-half lead over Poland

Kosovo parliament faces 43rd attempt to convene

Pristina, July 7 – Kosovo’s parliament is set to convene today for the 43rd time in an effort to establish its ninth legislature, nearly three months after the inaugural session failed to produce a functioning assembly. The repeated failures to...

Kosovo Serb party launches petition against new bridges in Mitrovica

Mitrovica, July 7 – Serb List, Kosovo’s largest ethnic Serb party, launched a petition Monday opposing the construction of two new bridges over the Ibar River in Mitrovica, accusing the government in Pristina of acting unilaterally and ignoring...

Kosovo Serb Party Petitions Against New Bridges in Divided Town

Ongoing construction on a bridge that will serve both vehicles and pedestrians, July 7, 2025. Photo: BIRN/Florinda Kelmendi. Kosovo Serbs gathered on Monday in front of the office of the Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista party in North Mitrovica to...