Vučić: Syria’s Recognition of Kosovo Was Expected

The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, stated that the news about Syria’s recognition of Kosovo’s independence was “expected.” “Now it is clear how important Bashar al-Assad’s liberal approach was while he was leading Syria, and it is also...

Kosovo fails to form a government and heads towards early elections

Albin Kurti - © Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock After months of political stalemate, Vetëvendosje leader Albin Kurti has failed to win the confidence of the Pristina parliament. The only way out is to call voters back to the polls The Kosovo...

Kosovo heads toward early elections after PM failed to form government

(MENAFN) Kosovo is preparing for snap elections after Prime Minister-designate Albin Kurti was unable to gather enough parliamentary support on Sunday to establish his third administration, according to reports. During the parliamentary session,...

Syria recognises Kosovo as an independent state

Syria announced its recognition of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state after a trilateral meeting in Riyadh between Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Kosovan President Vjosa Osmani. The Syrian...

Vucic: Syria's recognition of so-called Kosovo was expected, influenced by Turkey

SAMARKAND - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday Syria's recognition of the so-called Kosovo had been expected as the new government in Damascus was influenced by Turkey. Speaking to reporters in Samarkand after attending the...

Kosovo prosecutor arrested on bribery charges

PRIZREN, Oct. 27 (TemA) — Kosovo police on Monday arrested Beqe Shala, a prosecutor in the southern city of Prizren, on suspicion of taking bribes, the country’s Special Prosecution said. Shala was detained at his office during a joint operation...

Syria recognises Kosovo, seen as ‘cold shower’ for Serbia

Oct. 30 (TemA) — Syria has recognised Kosovo’s independence, dealing a blow to Serbia and its ally Russia. Croatia’s Večernji list said the move was a “cold shower” for Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who long touted “brotherly” ties with...

Syria's Historic Recognition of Kosovo Marks Diplomatic Turning Point

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New Elections Are Unlikely to Resolve Kosovo’s Dysfunctional Politics

The Kosovo Assembly convened in an extraordinary session at the weekend to meet the Constitutional Court’s deadline to form a new government – long awaited, after elections held back in February. It remains unclear whether the Assembly has...

Syria recognizes Kosovo as al-Sharaa gov't continues to move towards western alignment - analysis

Gibraltar Women's Football drawn in Group C of European Qualifiers for 2027 Women's World Cup

Gibraltar Women's Football have drawn Bulgaria, Kosovo and Croatia in Group C of the European Qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup. The qualifiers will run from February to December to see who will earn places at the tournament in Brazil. The...

Syria Recognizes Kosovo in Diplomatic Breakthrough Backed by Saudi Arabia

Change font size: - + Reset TIRANA, October 29, 2025 In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Syria has officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the 120th country to do so. The announcement was made...

Osmani calls party talks to avoid Kosovo budget crisis

PRISTINA, Oct. 29 (TemA) — President Vjosa Osmani will call Kosovo’s political parties to talks to break the impasse over the 2026 budget and ratify the EU’s Growth Plan, her office said Tuesday. Adviser Bekim Kupina told Radio Free Europe the...

Syria officially recognizes Kosovo as independent, sovereign state

Syria officially recognized Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state on Wednesday following a trilateral meeting in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Anadolu reports. A Foreign Ministry statement said the meeting between Syrian President Ahmad...

President Bajram Begaj Welcomes Syria’s Decision to Recognize Kosovo

The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, has welcomed Syria’s decision to recognize the state of Kosovo. In a social media post, Begaj wrote that the Syrian Arab Republic has officially recognized the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of...

Kosovo fails to elect govt in months-long crisis

Kosovo's caretaker prime minister, Albin Kurti, yesterday failed to secure enough parliamentary support to form a government, deepening the country's months-long political crisis. Kurti's Vetevendosje party (VV) secured only 56 votes, short of the...

Woman who fled Kosovo as refugee now leads Kentucky Walmart after 25 years in US

RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) — More than 25 years after the United States declared the war in Kosovo a humanitarian crisis, one refugee who found safety in Kentucky has built an inspiring story of resilience and success. Zekije Hasani remembers the...

Kosovo lawmakers meet to decide on new government

PRISTINA, Oct. 26 (TemA) — Kosovo’s parliament is meeting Sunday in an extraordinary session to vote on a new government, more than eight months after national elections. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti is presenting his proposed cabinet and...

Kosovo: Opposition rules out forming new government

PRISTINA, Oct. 26 (TemA) — Kosovo’s main opposition party said Sunday it will not try to form a government after acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti failed to win a confidence vote, leaving the country closer to new elections. Democratic Party...

Syria recognises Kosovo, becoming 120th country to do so

RIYADH, Wed. Oct 29 (TemA) — Syria has officially recognised Kosovo’s independence, President Vjosa Osmani said Wednesday after meetings in Riyadh backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Osmani thanked Syrian president Al Sharaa for what...