Gardaí join Europol in major operation uncovering online human trafficking and dark web organ trade

Specialist gardaí have taken part in a European-led operation targeting human trafficking conducted through online platforms.A total of 33 potential victims of trafficking and 31 suspected perpetrators were identified during the four-day...

Kosovo president accuses Serbia of meddling

PRISTINA, Oct. 9 (TemA) – Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani on Thursday accused Serbia of directly interfering in the country’s local elections set for Oct. 12. Speaking after a meeting with Central Election Commission head Kreshnik Radoniqi, Osmani...

Tension in Pristina over Serbian unity and high voter turnout in Kosovo and Metohija elections

Pristina is reportedly particularly concerned about voter turnout in northern Kosovo and Metohija, as it signals the end for so-called Albanian mayors, media reports indicate. It is clear that Pristina is unsettled by Serbian unity, which is...

Kosovo receives Turkish kamikaze drones ahead of schedule: PM

Containers carrying thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones have already arrived in Kosovo, marking an early delivery under a contract with Turkish defense firm Baykar, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced on Wednesday. Dozens of...

Kosovo Drone Delivery Sparks Tirade Against Turkey from Serbia’s Vucic

Kosovo trucks transport the Turkish drones after arrival at the airport in Pristina. Photo: Facebook/Albin Kurti. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic issued an angry statement criticising Turkey on Wednesday evening after Kosovo received a shipment...

Kosovo seeks stronger trade, economic ties with Bangladesh

UNB, New York: President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani has proposed the signing of several trade and economic agreements with Bangladesh to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. During a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad...

Kosovo receives Turkish kamikaze drones, Serbia condemns move

Kosovo received thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones, drawing sharp condemnation from Serbia, which accused Turkey of destabilizing the Balkans. The self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo has taken delivery of thousands of Turkish-made...

Kosovo Bolsters Defense with Early Delivery of Turkish Skydagger Kamikaze Drones

BELGRADE, Serbia — In a significant boost to Kosovo’s defense capabilities, containers filled with thousands of Turkish-made Skydagger kamikaze drones have arrived in the country, marking an early delivery under a contract with Turkish defense...

Kosovo receives Turkish-made combat drones

PRISTINA, Oct. 8 (TemA) — Kosovo has received “thousands” of Turkish-made Skydagger combat drones, Prime Minister Albin Kurti said Wednesday, describing the shipment as an early arrival under a contract signed last year. Kurti said the drones,...

Il Kosovo e Metohija “albanesizzato” alla prova delle urne

Le quinte elezioni locali in Kosovo dalla dichiarazione di indipendenza del 2008 sono previste per il 12 ottobre 2025, con il secondo turno previsto per il 2 novembre. Segue nostro Telegram. Gli elettori di 38 comuni eleggeranno sindaci e membri...

The influence of Russian media ahead of local elections in Kosovo

A free and transparent electoral process, without external interference or manipulation. These are the European Union's expectations for the local elections in Kosovo on Sunday, October 12. In recent days, Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani and Prime...

ULAB hosts Kosovan ambassador for global talks on education, trade

Staff Correspondent 12 October, 2025, 03:43 The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh hosted the second session of Global Talks: A Distinguished Lecture Series by Diplomats and Global Voices on the ULAB campus in Dhaka on Thursday. The keynote...

OPINION: When the Kremlin’s Kommersant Gives Lessons to Serbia

In a country where journalism is no longer a profession but a discipline of loyalty to the regime, the article in the Russian newspaper Kommersant about the alleged deterioration of relations between Serbia and Turkey due to the delivery of drones...

The Geopolitical Choreography of Kosovo’s Local Elections: How Serbia’s Interference Threatens National Security

THE GEOPOLITICAL CHOREOGRAPHY OF LOCAL ELECTIONS IN KOSOVO Why Does Serbia's Interference Pose a Threat to National Security? The significance of Sunday's local elections (October 12) goes far beyond a political competition for the governance of...

Kosovo’s* just energy transition: greening the Kingdom of Coal

Balkan Green Energy News, the media partner of the 2025 Just Transition Young Voices Awards, is publishing the three winning articles. The Energy Community Secretariat organized the contest in collaboration with Bankwatch, CAN Europe, the CLEW...

NATO on Kosovo’s Drones: Any Air Activity Must Be Coordinated with KFOR

It is essential that any activity in Kosovo’s airspace be properly coordinated with NATO’s peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, KFOR, to prevent tensions and ensure security, a NATO official told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Kosovar authorities...

Tanjug files complaint against Pristina's decision denying it accreditation for polls

BELGRADE - The Tanjug News Agency on Friday filed a complaint with Pristina's electoral panel for complaints and submissions against a decision by the central electoral commission to deny it accreditation to cover Sunday's local elections in...

Vucic “Appalled” By Delivery Of Drones To Kosovo, Accuses Turkey Of Violating UN Documents

Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic accused Turkey on Wednesday of, by arming Kosovo, violating the United Nations (UN) Charter and UN Security Council resolutions. Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced on Wednesday that Turkey, ahead of...

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch on how military values translate to business

Few environments test leadership like the military. Every decision has consequences, and success depends on clarity, accountability and trust. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch spent 23 years leading soldiers through those conditions. A...

Turkey’s Drone Sales to Kosovo Test its Friendship with Serbia

Turkey was among the first to recognise Kosovo in 2008 and has since backed its efforts for wider international recognition. During the early 2010s, frequent visits between then prime minister Hashim Thaci and Erdogan deepened ties, while Turkish...