Kosovo parliament officially formed, but speaker vote fails

Kosovo’s new parliament is in place, but ruling party fails to elect speaker as coalition talks stall. PRISTINA, April 19 (TemA) – Kosovo’s new parliament was officially constituted on Saturday after lawmakers approved the verification of MP mandates with …

Kosovo pushing to remove 10% US import tariff

Kosovan exporters are worried that the 10-percent tariff imposed by the United States could damage competition and force margin cuts. The country's president and economic chambers are now pushing to remove the tariffs to boost US investments and trade. …

Kosovo to make third attempt to form new parliament

Kosovo faces third try at forming new parliament as talks for key votes remain unresolved. PRISTINA, April 19 (TemA) –  Kosovo’s parliament will try for the third time on Saturday at noon to begin its official work after two failed sessions this week. …

EU: Kosovo needs to quickly form a new government

"The swift formation of a government is essential for Kosovo to advance important reforms in all sectors that will improve the quality and conditions of life of the people of Kosovo," the EU's Pristina office told Radio "Free Europe…

The Testimony of a Syrian in Kosovo: "How I Fled the War But Remained Trapped in Pristina"

Sami Almeshhadani left Syria with dreams of a better life in Europe. Instead, he has spent the past six years living in Kosovo, which has recently come to feel like a “prison.” His crime? He was not granted refugee status. His future remains in limbo, as …

Moldovan carabineers go on new peacekeeping mission to Kosovo

0 A new group of Moldovan carabineers has been deployed to Kosovo, where it will participate in the KFOR mission, along with soldiers from 27 countries. It is the third rotation of the Moldovan contingent in this international mission. The authorities note …

Kosovo war crimes convict loses constitutional appeal in The Hague

The Hague court rejects war crimes convict’s claims of rights violations, upholds original ruling. THE HAGUE, April 18 (TemA) –  Kosovo’s Constitutional Court panel at the Hague-based Specialist Chambers has rejected an appeal by a former Kosovo Liberation …

Western diplomats urge political cooperation as Kosovo parliament stalls

Western diplomats call for urgent political compromise as Kosovo’s parliament remains blocked. PRISTINA, April 18 (TemA) –  The UK and German ambassadors in Kosovo have called on political parties to work together after the country’s new parliament failed …

The Testimony Of A Syrian In Kosovo: 'How I Fled The War But Remained Trapped In Pristina'

Three Serbs Go on Trial for 2023 Armed Attack in Banjska, Kosovo

Blagoje Spasojevic, Vladimir Tolic and Dusan Maksimovic at Pristina Basic Court on October 9, 2024. Photo: BIRN. During opening statements on Thursday at  Pristina Basic Court in the trial for the attack by armed Serbs on a police patrol in the Kosovo …