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Kosovo urges pressure on Serbia over Banjska
PRISTINA, Sep 24 (TemA) — On the second anniversary of the 2023 Banjska attack on Kosovo police, Kosovo’s leaders urged international partners to press Serbia to hand over Milan Radoicic and other suspects. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti,...

Eksplozija u stanu u Kosovskoj ulici: Sumnja se na plinsku bocu; Jedna osoba poginula FOTO/VIDEO
Hronika 0 Vatrogasnim jedinicama večeras 21:51 časova stigla je dojava da je došlo do eksplozije u stanu u Kosovskoj ulici u Beogradu, saznaje Tanjug, a prema najnovijim informacijama jedna osoba je poginula. Izvor: Tanjug/B92.net/Blic FOTO...

Kosovo calls for international pressure on Serbia over deadly 2023 gunfight
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo's acting prime minister on Wednesday called on the international community not to consider Serbia a normal state until it hands over those responsible for a deadly incursion by heavily armed Serb gunmen in 2023. Albin...

What the looming verdict in Thaçi war crimes trial could mean for Kosovo, the Balkans, and beyond
Did a political representative of a guerrilla army have command responsibility for alleged crimes committed by its members during the Kosovo war? This is the central question an international trial panel will soon have to answer in the case...

Abu Dhabi Chamber welcomes Balkan delegation to advance partnerships and economic cooperation
Abu Dhabi,October 2025 – In line with its commitment to strengthening Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global trade and investment hub, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) hosted a high-level delegation of heads of chambers of...

‘Nigeria’s economy dependent on sustainable reforms, fiscal discipline’
•Country risks turning youth boom to burden As Nigeria marks another independence anniversary, economists and governance experts have warned that the country’s future hangs in the balance on its ability to embrace painful but necessary reforms,...

Report keeps Kosovo Tier 2 on human trafficking
PRISTINA, Oct 1 (TemA) — The United States kept Kosovo on Tier 2 in its 2025 human-trafficking report, citing progress but continued gaps. Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia also remain Tier 2. Published Sept...

Kosovo President Visits Waterbury, Thanks Albanian Community
Waterbury, Connecticut — The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, visited Waterbury on Saturday evening to meet and thank the local Albanian community for their support. Children dressed in traditional clothing welcomed her with roses at the...

The Brief – The lessons of Kosovo: Why Gaza needs more than a protectorate
Today’s edition is powered by the Party of European Socialists (PES) PES Congress 2025: Progressive Mobilisation. Not politics-as-usual, but a large conference uniting prime ministers, mayors, politicians, journalists, activists, artists,...

Smuggling by signature: How Bulgaria’s shadowy arms trade and corruption in East Africa channelled weapons towards Mexico’s deadliest cartel
In July 2025, US prosecutors in Virginia unsealed an indictment accusing Petar Dimitrov Mirchev, a Bulgarian national, of conspiring with East African associates to supply a powerful Mexican drug syndicate with weapons ranging from small arms to...
Abu Dhabi Chamber Strengthens Economic Ties with Balkan Chambers of Commerce
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a high-level delegation from the Balkan Chambers of Commerce to explore new avenues for trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation. The expanded meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt Abu...

Kosovo’s battle of brews: Tea tradition vs coffee craze
VUSHTRRI, Sept 22 — At dawn, bleary-eyed workers pour into a traditional teahouse in Kosovo nestled under the minarets of the local mosque, seeking a rich amber brew that has outlived empires and continues to draw devotees. But Kosovo’s prized...

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 30% Discount On Upgrades To Business October 1 – 31, 2025 (Book October 1 – 15)
Turkish Airlines has launched a discount promotion for upgrades to Business Class on select short- and medium-haul routes from October 1 to 31, 2025. Miles&Smiles members can save 30% on business class upgrades if booked October 1 – 15. You can...

Goodwill Pharma: From Family Business to Publicly Listed Company
The BBJ spoke with chairman and CEO Dr. Ferenc Jójárt about the company’s origins, its mission, and its future. BBJ: How did the story of Goodwill Pharma begin? Ferenc Jójárt: We started in 1997 as a family-owned business on the Hungarian...

Transfer Market: The 15 Free Agents with the Highest Market Value
Several players remain without a club following the expiration or termination of their contracts. Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan): €18.00 million Renan Lodi (Brazil): €13.00 million Sergio Reguilón (Spain): €6.00 million Josh Dasilva (England): €5.00...

Serbia Welcomes Back Army General Sentenced for Kosovo War Crimes
Archive photo, Nebojsa Pavkovic in Belgrade, June 2002. Photo: EPA/SASA STANKOVIC. Nebojsa Pavkovic, a former Yugoslav Army general sentenced to 22 years in prison for war crimes, arrived back in Serbia on Sunday after being released by the...

Bismarck Rewane: My Father Wanted Me to Study Law, But I Rebelled, Chose Economics
Few voices carry as much weight in Nigeria’s economic discourse as that of Bismarck Rewane. For decades, the renowned economist and financial analyst has been a trusted guide for policymakers, businesses, and the public. He is known for his sharp...

Political crisis risks financial crisis in Kosovo from March
PRISTINA, Sept 27 (TemA) — Kosovo’s months-long political stalemate now threatens its finances. If parliament fails to pass the 2026 budget by December, the state can fund only January; from March, an “extraordinary” crunch hits, the...

10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
What happens now? That may well be the question being asked by “No Kings” protesters, who marched, rallied and danced all over the nation on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Pro-democracy groups had aimed to encourage large numbers of Americans to...

Viral Chicken Caesar Wrap in Detroit led to big business, confusion
Viktor Daka has learned enough about being a viral sensation to know he'll be better at it next time. He also knows it might never happen again, and he's OK with that. His Chicken Caesar Wrap caught fire late last year and it's hot even now,...