Kosovo

BALKAN BLOG: Upended world order enables Russia’s return to Southeast Europe

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow February 19, 2025

The US’s distancing from its traditional democratic allies and embrace of the far right paves the way for the return of Russian influence to a region from which it has long been in retreat.

Serbia accused of interfering in Kosovo's general election

bne IntelliNews February 13, 2025

Head of the EU Election Observation Mission claims Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and other Belgrade officials put pressure on voters in Kosovo.

Ruling Vetevendosje wins Kosovo election but falls short of majority

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje February 10, 2025

Combined seats for Kosovo's main opposition parties set to outnumber those for PM Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje in the next parliament.

London to name Karen Pierce special envoy to the Western Balkans

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade February 7, 2025

Former British ambassador in Washington appointed as UK seeks to deepen its engagement with the Western Balkans, a region of growing geopolitical interest.

BALKAN BLOG: Kosovan PM’s likely re-election challenges Trump administration’s Balkan ambitions

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow February 7, 2025

Kosovan Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s reluctance to compromise for the sake of diplomatic expediency is likely to be as irksome to the new Trump administration as his left-wing politics.

Four candidates compete for Kosovo’s premiership in February 9 election

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje February 6, 2025

Kosovo's incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti is fighting off challenges from three main rivals.

“Unchained” Trump is main risk to broadly positive Emerging Europe growth prospects

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow February 4, 2025

Steep US tariffs on the EU or a sudden cut in support for Ukraine are the major downside risks for the region, says new wiiw report.

US envoy Grenell criticises Kosovo’s PM Kurti, questions Pristina's relations with Washington

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje February 3, 2025

Richard Grenell slams Albin Kurti as "not trustworthy" days before Kosovo's general election.

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