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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 50m

Syria recognizes the Republic of Kosovo.

Kosovo’s President, Vjosa Osmani, announced the decision.

“I thank President Al Sharaa for the decision to recognize Kosovo and for his support for our people,” said Osmani.

A total of 120 countries have now recognized the reality of Kosovo's independence.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 3h

Kosovo Safety Forces officer Lieutenant Florent Korrani graduated from the Basic Military Engineering Course at Fort Leonard Wood, USA.

He received the “Honor Graduate” certificate for outstanding performance.

The achievement reflects the strong Kosovo–U.S. military cooperation.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 8h

Kosovo is ranked the world’s most secure country within its income group, according to the WJP Rule of Law Index 2025.

It placed 33rd globally in the Order and Security category, ahead of the US and several EU members.

The ranking highlights Kosovo’s strong safety and stability performance.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 22h

Human remains believed to be from the Kosovo War were found in Northern Mitrovica.

A joint forensic team confirmed the discovery and began recovery procedures.

The finding highlights ongoing efforts to identify missing persons from the conflict.

Over 1,600 remain missing from the Kosovo war.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 1d

14-year-old Len from Kosovo is hailed as a hero in Germany after saving his classmate from a hammer attack at school.

He confronted the attacker, kicked him away, and helped his injured friend to safety.

Len has been invited to meet Friedberg’s mayor, Roland Eichmann, for his bravery.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 1d

A British report warns Serbia and Russia are working together to destabilize Kosovo and the Balkans.

It cites the 2023 Banjska attack as part of their coordinated efforts.

The report urges stronger UK support for Kosovo’s security and NATO path.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 1d

Kosovo has designated the strategically important Ujman Lake in the north as a protected area.

The move aims to preserve its environmental and water resources.

Ujman Lake is vital for Kosovo’s water supply, energy, and security.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 2d

Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani arrived in Riyadh at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend the Future Investment Initiative

The forum gathers global leaders and investors to discuss innovation and investment

It focuses on shaping the future of the global economy and society

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 2d

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said Serbia could join the EU by 2030, but only if it recognizes Kosovo.

He stated he will never accept Kosovo’s independence.

“If someone after me wants to, let them decide,” Vučić said.

Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 2d

The Kosovo Assembly failed to elect a new government.

Prime minister-designate Albin Kurti secured only 56 votes in favor, while 52 deputies voted against and 4 abstained.

A total of 61 out of 120 deputies are required to form a government.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 3d

The Assembly of Kosovo has not elected the new Government.

The prime minister-designate, Albin Kurti, received only 56 votes in favor. 52 voted against, and 4 abstained.

The PDK, LDK, AAK, and the Serb List voted against it, while NISMA abstained.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 3d

The European Parliament’s rapporteur for Serbia, Tonino Picula, said Serbia cannot join the EU without recognizing Kosovo.

He stressed both countries’ EU paths depend on dialogue.

Picula added that the Banjska attack led by Milan Radoičić seriously undermined peace in Kosovo.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 4d

On Sunday, October 26, the clocks will be set back by 60 minutes as winter time begins

The time change will occur at 3:00 a.m, when the clocks will move back to 2:00 a.m

The clock changes twice a year - it moves forward by one hour on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 4d

The CEC has certified the voter list for the November 9 runoff in 18 municipalities following the October 12 local elections.

A total of 1,346,397 voters are eligible — 543 more than in the first round.

Of them, 1,316,672 will vote in person and 29,725 by mail from abroad.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 4d

At the Berlin Global Dialogue, President Vjosa Osmani said Kosovo is a key EU partner for democracy and security.

She noted Kosovo understands threats to democracy and stands ready to defend shared values.

Osmani urged merit-based, not political, integration of the Western Balkans into the EU.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 5d

The Presheva Valley issue is gaining international attention.

Shaip Kamberi met with Rep. Keith Self, Chair of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee.

He said the same standards Serbia seeks for Kosovo Serbs should apply to Albanians in the Presheva Valley.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 5d

European Union envoy Peter Sørensen said progress is visible in the Kosovo–Serbia dialogue.

He noted over 1.7 million people and 650,000 vehicles crossed borders this summer.

“This is a clear sign the dialogue works,” Sørensen said.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 5d

Kosovo ranked 26th in the Henley Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, among the world’s safest countries to invest in

It scored 20.59 on risk and 69.56 on resilience, with a combined score of 74.84 - the highest in the Balkan

The index measures economic, political, legal and climate risks

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 5d

The UK will extend its support for NATO’s KFOR mission in Kosovo until December 2028.

UK PM Keir Starmer said extending support to KFOR demonstrates Britain’s NATO leadership and commitment to stability and democracy.

A reserve force of British troops remains ready for rapid deployment if needed.