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Kosovo's ex-President Thaçi convicted of war crimes at Hague court

Hashim Thaçi, who served as both president and prime minister, was found guilty of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, as tens of thousands who had gathered in Prishtina expecting his acquittal watched proceedings on a livestream.

16/09/2026

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Annual bridge diving competition returns to Kosovo

Kosovo's annual Fshajt Bridge diving competition drew 15 competitors to Gjakova, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1954.

03/08/2026

Europe

NATO to cut troop numbers in Kosovo amid 'improved security situation'

The cuts are to be carried out "gradually and in line with conditions on the ground," NATO said.

12/06/2026

Europe

Kosovo election: PM Kurti’s party wins most votes, but no majority

In Kosovo's third election in just over a year, Kurti's Vetëvendosje party won nearly 43 percent of the vote, according to results from almost all polling stations.

07/06/2026

Europe

Kosovo's former president urges compromise to break deadlock

Although Prime Minister Albin Kurti's party won the election in February 2025, he lacked the majority to form a government and called a snap poll in December.

05/06/2026

Destinations

Why you need to visit Prizren, Kosovo’s cultural capital

Kosovo might be among the least-visited places in Europe, but it certainly isn’t short on cultural sights. Here’s our guide on what to do...

29/05/2026

Kosovo

PM Kurti's ruling party wins Kosovo snap election with 50% of votes

The left-leaning Vetevendosje party secured a commanding victory in the parliamentary vote following a 10-month political impasse that prevented government formation in February.

29/12/2025

Europe Today

Europe is our destiny, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani tells Euronews

Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that accession to the EU remains Pristina's "strategic" and "security imperative," although it is not a full-fledged candidate for membership in the 27-member bloc.

17/12/2025

Kosovo

Kosovo heads to snap election following failed government vote

Kosovo's parliament failed to elect a new government, leading to a snap election amid a political crisis. President Vjosa Osmani must now call an early vote.

20/11/2025

Kosovo

EU sanctions on Kosovo: A symbolic warning or truly impactful?

The European Union introduced punitive measures against Kosovo in June 2023, following the entry of Albanian mayors into municipalities with a Serb majority in the north. Euronews investigates the impact these measures have had.

11/11/2025

Europe

European Commission takes no position on Kosovo-Telekom Serbia dispute

The European Commission has chosen to stay away from a new row between the Kosovo PM and Telekom Serbia.

15/07/2025

Europe

Kosovo's Albin Kurti faces questions of legality over assembly impasse

After the parliamentary elections of 9 February, Kosovo still does not have a constituted assembly, something political analysts say raises questions of legality over the activities of the acting government, which is functioning under a technical mandate.

28/05/2025

Europe

Kallas backs North Macedonia's EU membership bid despite ongoing stall

The EU foreign policy chief expressed strong support for North Macedonia's EU integration on Friday, praising its progress and urging continued reforms amid geopolitical tensions.

23/05/2025

Europe

Costa urges Kosovo to fulfil EU commitments on Western Balkans tour

During his visit to Kosovo on Wednesday, the European Council president reiterated the crucial importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue for EU integration.

15/05/2025

Kosovo

Development of Kosovo's Security Force stirs controversy and concern

Prime Minister Albin Kurti has said Kosovo's Security Force (KSF) should develop into an army by 2028, but there is strong opposition from Serbia.

14/02/2025

Europe

Kosovo election exit polls show incumbent PM Kurti's party in the lead

Voting in Kosovo's parliamentary elections closed with Albin Kurti's LVV leading, but it might fall short of a majority.

09/02/2025

Europe

Voting gets under way in legislative elections in Kosovo

The vote is seen as a key test for incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti and this is the first time since independence in 2008 that Kosovo's parliament has completed a full four-year mandate.

09/02/2025

Europe

PM Kurti's party is out in front ahead of Kosovo's election

The vote will determine who will lead the Kosovo side in stalled normalisation talks with Serbia, facilitated by the EU to move both states closer to joining the bloc.

08/02/2025

Kosovo

New Trump administration's sudden involvement bewilders Kosovo

Former US envoy for Kosovo and Serbia, Richard Grenell, recently appointed as Trump's special envoy for special missions, criticised the Kosovo prime minister, provoking bewilderment in Kosovo right before the vote on Sunday.

07/02/2025

Kosovo

Kosovars to head to polls amid ailing economy and ethnic tensions

Whatever the result of Sunday's election, the next government will have to tackle increasing poverty and counter the threats of renewed ethnic violence in the country's north.

07/02/2025

Kosovo

Kosovo bars Serb party from vote over anti-independence stances

The upcoming elections are expected to be a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti, whose governing party won in a landslide supermajority in 2021.

23/12/2024

Europe

Superheroes drop off Christmas gifts to young Kosovo cancer patients

Popular fictional characters like Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Super Mario, Superwoman, Captain America, Bumble Bee and the Flash became a powerful symbol of hope for the children.

14/12/2024

Europe

Kosovo blames Serbia for explosion that cut water and power supplies

A powerful explosion damaged a water canal and temporarily cut water and power supply to Kosovo’s cities, the prime minister said on Saturday.

30/11/2024

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From Kosovo with love, mosaic artist honours Trump and Harris

As Americans cast their votes on Election Day, Kosovo's renowned mosaic artist Alkent Pozhegu paid homage to the presidential candidates with his latest creation in Gjakova.

05/11/2024

Kosovo

Three Serbs plead not guilty in trial over armed incursion in Kosovo

A total of 45 people have been charged after dozens of armed gunmen attacked Kosovo police and barricaded themselves in an Orthodox monastery in September last year, setting off an intense daylong gun battle that left three people dead.

09/10/2024

Kosovo

Kosovo PM asks Serbia to hand over gunmen involved in Banjska shooting

Kosovo has pressed charges against 45 people allegedly involved in the killing of policeman Afrim Bunjaku. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.

25/09/2024