Celebrations erupted in Belgrade after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Serbia’s snap parliamentary elections, acknowledging that the student-backed list had won.
VETËVENDOSJE announces that it has agreed in principle to launch its internal election process following a meeting with branch leaders in Kosovo and the diaspora.
Discussions also covered political developments and government priorities.
Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) will hold a press conference on October 26 to present the fourth edition of the “Akordet e Kosovës” Song Festival. https://t.co/2g46bx476u
Prime Minister @albinkurti met with Lord Wood of Anfield, the UK`s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe, in Sveti Stefan, reaffirming the close cooperation between Kosovo and the United Kingdom.
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🇦🇱 PM @ediramaal accused groups allegedly linked to Antifa of planning violent protests in Tirana over several months, claiming police have information on the entry of masks and explosives.
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EU and Western Balkan leaders will meet in Brussels on November 25 to discuss EU enlargement, regional cooperation and security.
Talks will focus on reforms, gradual integration and accelerating the EU Growth Plan.
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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has congratulated Kosovo’s President Justina Shiroka-Pula on taking office, reaffirming Austria’s commitment to supporting Kosovo’s European integration.
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Kosovo led Southeast Europe in average annual economic growth from 2012 to 2025 at 4.1%, compared with Serbia’s 2.4%, according to the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw). Albania followed at 3%, Montenegro at 2.9% and Romania at 2.8%.
Kosovo Finance Minister Hekuran Murati and Auditor General Vlora Spanca will report to the Assembly’s Public Finance Oversight Committee today on the 2025 budget audit report. https://t.co/LiG2jBbI0U
Electoral silence has begun in 🇷🇸 ahead of Sunday’s elections, with Albanian parties from the Presheva Valley united under the Albanian Coalition, ballot number 17, urging voters to turn out and strengthen Albanian representation in the Serbian Parliament. https://t.co/VuYz4k3ZUw
.@EBU_HQ News Director Liz Corbin visited RTK to discuss sustainable funding, editorial independence and a unified newsroom.
She also praised the potential of the “Akordet e Kosovës” festival in promoting local talent.
Serbia’s state-owned Telekom Srbija paid US lobbying firm Valcour $850,000 in the third quarter of 2026, placing it among the largest lobbying contracts in Washington, according to Politico.
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U.S. Congresswoman @AOC Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called on the Albanian government to halt the violent crackdown on protesters and respect freedom of expression, citing concerns raised by Albanian community members about their families’ safety.
Over the last week, I have received outreach from Albanian community members who are worried about their families' safety.
I am calling on the Albanian government to deescalate the violent repression of protestors and respect Albanians’ freedom of expression.
PDK has asked President Justina Shiroka-Pula to return the law on the Specialist Chambers to Parliament for reconsideration, citing the need to strengthen legal safeguards for former KLA members on trial in The Hague.
PDK expects the law to be reapproved within weeks.
Kosovo`s Minister of Health, Arben Vitia, has announced that the budget for medicines has increased from €21 million to €70 million, while funding for the Oncology Clinic has reached €22 million.
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The Kosovo Assembly has established an ad hoc commission to select candidates for RTK’s Board.
Speaker @albulenahaxhiu_ said today’s session also addressed political and public-interest issues through parliamentary debates and exchanges between MPs and the government.
🇽🇰 authorities have seized 22 vehicles and goods worth over €200,000 in a coordinated anti-smuggling operation in the north.
Investigations uncovered suspected illegal imports from 🇷🇸 , with over 20 raids conducted between May and September across four northern municipalities.
🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the stalled 🇽🇰 - 🇷🇸 dialogue is holding all sides back, calling for responsibility and progress. Speaking at the Berlin Process Summit, he reaffirmed support for EU enlargement, stressing that integration must be merit-based and driven by reforms
European Commissioner for Enlargement @MartaKosEU has said the coming weeks and months will be decisive for the Western Balkan countries’ progress toward European Union membership.
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