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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,...

Kosovo Set to Hold Snap Elections After Kurti Loses Majority

(MENAFN) Kosovo is moving toward early elections after Prime Minister-designate Albin Kurti failed to gather sufficient parliamentary support on Sunday to form his third government. During the Assembly session, Kurti’s proposed “Kurti 3” Cabinet...

Kosovo heads toward early elections after failing to form government

(MENAFN) Kosovo is moving toward early elections after Prime Minister-designate Albin Kurti was unable to obtain the necessary votes to form his third government. In a parliamentary session on Sunday, Kurti’s proposed “Kurti 3” Cabinet garnered 56...

Kosovo Faces Early Elections

(MENAFN) Kosovo is moving towards holding early elections after Prime Minister-designate Albin Kurti failed to gather enough support in Parliament on Sunday to establish his third government. In the parliamentary session on Sunday, Kurti’s...

Syria formally recognizes Kosovo as independent state

(MENAFN) Syria formally recognized Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state on Wednesday following a trilateral meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The discussions involved Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,...

Syria Announces Recognition of Kosovo as Independent Nation

(MENAFN) Syria formally recognized Kosovo as an independent and sovereign nation on Wednesday, following a high-level trilateral meeting in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. According to a Foreign Ministry statement, the discussions between Syrian...

Syria Recognizes Kosovo as Independent State

(MENAFN) Syria officially acknowledged Kosovo as a sovereign and independent nation on Wednesday, following a trilateral gathering in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the meeting between Syrian...

Kosovo, Serbia Clash at UN

(MENAFN) During a heated UN Security Council session on Tuesday, Kosovo and Serbia exchanged strong criticisms over the latest report on the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Pristina denounced the mission as an outdated and expensive structure that...

Serbia, Kosovo exchange accusations during UN Security Council session

(MENAFN) Kosovo and Serbia exchanged harsh accusations during a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, debating the continuation of the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). While Kosovo demanded that the mission be terminated, calling it obsolete and...

China urges Kosovo authorities to guarantee safety of Serbs

(MENAFN) China has called on the Kosovo authorities to ensure the safety, rights, and interests of the Serb population, voicing concern over escalating tensions in northern Kosovo, a Chinese envoy said on Tuesday. Speaking at a UN Security Council...

Kosovo’s PM announces early delivery of Turkish kamikaze drones

(MENAFN) Large containers bearing thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones have reached Kosovo ahead of schedule, the country’s prime minister announced Wednesday. The shipment is part of a purchase agreement with Turkish defense...

PM of Turkey says Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones came in Kosovo

(MENAFN) Containers carrying thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones have been delivered to Kosovo ahead of schedule, the country’s prime minister announced on Wednesday. The shipment marks an early fulfillment of a contract with the...

State Secretary Grašič visits Skopje and Pristina to underline importance of EU integration for the Western Balkans

SLOVENIA, October 6 - The working visit provided an opportunity to review the challenges facing North Macedonia and Kosovo on their respective paths towards EU membership. During the visit, State Secretary Grašič and Federal Minister Plakolm...

IGA Istanbul Airport Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

(MENAFN) As it celebrates its seventh anniversary on Wednesday, IGA Istanbul Airport, Türkiye’s international gateway, has served over 400 million travelers to date. Covering an expansive area of 76.5 million square meters (823 million square...

UN faces funding shortages, to cut peacekeeper force

(MENAFN) The United Nations is set to reduce its peacekeeping forces by roughly a quarter in the near future due to budget shortfalls, particularly stemming from insufficient financing from the United States, according to reports. A senior UN...

US lack of funding results in cutting UN peacekeeping forces

(MENAFN) The United Nations is preparing to reduce its global peacekeeping presence by roughly a quarter in the coming months due to severe funding shortfalls, largely stemming from a lack of U.S. financial contributions, news agencies reported on...

NATO PA endorses higher defence spending targets, support for Ukraine

13 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) on Monday issued a resounding appeal for Allied governments to push ahead with investment on defence, reinforce deterrence, particularly on the Alliance’s eastern flank, and...

Art by Nada Kelemen, Tanja Playner, Rebeccah Klodt in the Carrousel du Louvre Paris

PARIS, FRANCE, October 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The PAKS Gallery has been showcasing artists at the art fair in Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, for over 10 years. Gallery director Heinz Playner selected artists from many countries for the...

State Secretary Grašič at the Berlin Process Summit on security and European perspective of the Western Balkans

SLOVENIA, October 23 - In her address, State Secretary Grašič emphasised that security today is not only about conflict prevention; it also rests on strong institutions, good governance, resilient societies and a credible European perspective....

Sanchez says peace doesn’t mean Gaza genocide will go without penalty

(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday that any lasting peace in Gaza must include justice for victims and accountability for those responsible for atrocities. “Peace cannot mean forgetting; it cannot mean impunity,” Sanchez...