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Kosovo Force to Transform into Deterrent Presence
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 01.04.2010 Courtesy Story Kosovo Force will transition from about 14,000 to 10,000 NATO forces by Jan. 31, due to improvements in security, said the commander of Multinational Task Force - East. Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann...

Kosovo Lawyer Stages Protest Featuring Donkeys Amid Political Deadlock
(MENAFN) Amid Kosovo's ongoing political stalemate, lawyer Arianit Koci staged a bold protest on Thursday by bringing four donkeys to the Parliament grounds, symbolizing the country's stagnation. Authorities quickly prevented Koci from entering...

Folk Dance & Music Festival Brings Artists from 10 Countries to the Stage in Durrës
The coastal city of Durrës has transformed into a hub of folklore in recent days, hosting the 6th edition of the International Folk Dance & Music Festival. Artists, musicians, and dancers from 10 different countries — including Albania, Kosovo,...

BIRN on Screen: Two Decades of Reporting the Balkans on Film and TV
Considering the issues tackled, it is no surprise that BIRN’s productions sometimes attract negative responses such as threats and attacks from war crimes deniers or people whose corrupt activities have been exposed. ‘Life in Kosovo’ and ‘Justice...

Kosovo starts new Ibar bridges, EU says it wasn’t consulted
MITROVICA, July 2 – Kosovo has begun building two new bridges over the Ibar River in the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica, sparking concern from the European Union, which said it was not informed of the project and called for inclusive...

The 12 Best Movies About Presidents, Ranked
What does it mean to be the President of the United States? Are you the leader of the free world, the responsible holder of the highest status in the land, a role model to one and all? Or are you a power-hungry despot, a selfish apex of broken...

Kosovo Fails for the 40th Time to Constitute Parliament After Elections
Members of Kosovo’s Assembly have failed for the 40th consecutive time to constitute the new parliamentary composition following the February 9 elections. July 1 marked the third failed attempt since a Constitutional Court ruling, with no progress...

The founder of ‘Art of Living’ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a globally respected spiritual leader
Due to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s self-development programmes, millions of people around the globe are experiencing stress relief, peace and good health. These programmes, though based on ancient yoga techniques, aredevelopedas per current...

Kosovo as a political tool: Trump’s return to the Balkans
While the world follows complex global crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has, at least momentarily, brought the issue of Kosovo back into the spotlight by recently declaring that it was he who, during his first term,...
Kosovo Film Day 2025 a resounding cultural success at NSU
The Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka, in collaboration with North South University (NSU), recently hosted Kosovo Film Day 2025, a landmark cultural and academic event that drew wide acclaim and an impressive turnout. Held to commemorate...

Kosovo PM Seeks Consensus as Court Orders End to Parliament Deadlock
The first attempt to inaugurate a new Kosovo parliament, April 15, 2025. Photo: Kosovo Parliament. Kosovo MPs on Friday postponed a parliamentary session that would have been their 38th attempt to inaugurate a new legislature – after outgoing...

‘I Love You — Who Are You?’ Trump Fawns Over Lindell TV Question About 2020 Presidential Election
President Donald Trump was delighted on Friday during a marathon press conference when an influencer from Mike Lindell’s television network asked him about widely debunked 2020 election fraud claims. “On the 2020 election, is there any more...

Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
We have unprecedented news for you, Rentout launched a supercar rental application in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Practically, this app will simplify your life, offering such a high level of convenience that you will thank us...

Discover the Art of Cooking in Italy
While every country has a national dish and a few regional specialties, Italy is the one little corner of the world that has elevated cooking from a daily necessity to an art form. For centuries Italian cuisine has embraced regional variations,...

Kosovo Supports the U.S., Kurti: The World Needs Fewer Nuclear Weapons
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, emphasized that international security requires fewer nuclear weapons, not an increase in nuclear arsenals—especially in cases where authoritarian states seek to acquire such arms. In a...

Shawn Mendes partnering with Playing For Change Foundation to bring music education to kids
Courtesy Shawn Mendes While Shawn Mendes was performing in Latin America and India earlier this year, he teamed up with the Playing For Change Foundation to bring music education, instruments and live performances to kids in those countries and...

Kosovo: Steadfast support for Flutura Kusari as she seeks justice against Mentor Llugaliu’s harassment
On March 21, 2025, Kusari filed a criminal report against Mentor Llugaliu, an online activist and supporter of Kosovo’s ruling party, the Vetevendosje Movement, accusing him of harassment and intimidation directed at her and her family. The...

Peggy Gou Wants To Get Bodies Moving With Her New ‘F1’ Movie Single ‘D.A.N.C.E.’
The F1 movie soundtrack is the gift that keeps on giving, and today (June 24), it gives again with the release of Peggy Gou’s kinetic single “D.A.N.C.E.” Gou says of the song, “This track to me is all about connecting with joy and feeling free. I...
Pula Film Festival 2025 Launches Regional Competition
PULA: The 72nd edition of the Pula Film Festival (10 – 17 July 2025) brings four world premieres in the Croatian Programme and a new Regional Competition with seven titles competing for the Golden Arena for Best Regional Film. The Regional...

The Week in Women's Football: Profiling Euros and nation squads
This week, we profile the 2025 UEFA Women’s EURO in Switzerland, looking at rosters as well as team and player news. The tournament starts on July 2 with the full schedule available here: Fixtures & results | UEFA Women's EURO 2025 | UEFA.com....