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Serbia’s EU bid: Necessity-driven joint ambition despite hurdles

Serbia remains committed to joining the EU — but the unresolved status of Kosovo, waning public support, and regional rivalries continue to block its path. Ahead of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit on November 4, Euronews Srbija outlines the current status of Serbia’s perspective on its EU accession.

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'Our gratitude is endless': Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship

Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo - with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.”

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Kosovo court faces deadline to end six-month parliamentary deadlock

Kosovo's Constitutional Court must clarify the voting method for the parliament speaker by next Friday, after numerous failed attempts and an ongoing political standoff.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What will a new defence pact in southeast Europe mean for the region?

The military deal signed by Albania, Croatia and Kosovo has angered Serbia at a time of growing concern over defence capabilities across the continent.

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New government in Kosovo faces multiple challenges

Following Sunday's parliamentary election, a coalition government will now have to be formed as Kosovo looks to normalise ties with Serbia while foreign funding remains in question.

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

Kosovans headed to the polls against a backdrop of a stagnant economy and renewed ethnic tensions but the Central Election Commission says turnout was low.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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EU to deploy 100 observers to Kosovo for February elections

NATO-led international peacekeepers, KFOR, said more than 200 Italian troops will assist their 4,300-strong force during the election period.

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.

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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.

Serbia

UEFA fines Serbian football association for fans' racist behaviour

Sanctions include thousands of euros in fines and the partial closure of its stadium for an upcoming home game.

World News

Kosovo to open first state-financed ammunition factory

Kosovo plans to develop its military industry and transition its security forces into an army by 2028, despite tensions with Serbia and mixed NATO signals.

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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.