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Diamant Hysenaj, GOP businessman and immigrant from Kosovo, to challenge AOC
New York Post
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June 29, 2025
A Republican city real-estate developer says his experience with war in his native Kosovo will help him topple Democratic Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “I came here as a young kid and had to make my way in a tough neighborhood in The...
The Navy’s New SSN(X) Attack Submarine Is ‘Circling the Drain’
19FortyFive
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July 1, 2025
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s next-generation attack submarine program, the SSN(X), is facing significant delays and cost challenges, raising concerns about a future capability gap. -Designed to combine the best attributes of the...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with President of South Korea
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday discussed co-operation between the UAE and South Korea during a phone call with President Lee Jae-myung. The leaders held talks on joint action across sectors including economy, investment, energy, education,...
Kosovo Prepares For Deportees From US Amid Warnings Balkans Becoming A Migrant 'Warehouse'
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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June 26, 2025
With illegal immigration a fraught issue in Europe and the United States, Western countries are increasingly kicking the political football over to the Balkans. But questions are building over whether the countries of the region are ready to catch...
Call for Entries for the Pitching Forum - Anibar Festival; July 14 to 20, 2025
Animation World Magazine
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“Pitch It!” at Anibar: Building Kosovo’s Animation Future This year, our Pitching Competition returns, inviting emerging and seasoned animators from Kosovo and beyond to share their ideas and contribute to the future of animation. What is “Pitch...
Kosovo businesses oppose power market shift
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Kosovo’s leading business organization has urged the government to delay a decision forcing local companies into the free electricity market, warning the move could trigger widespread economic disruption. The Kosovo Chamber of Commerce (OEK),...
Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
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...
The founder of ‘Art of Living’ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a globally respected spiritual leader
Sanatan Prabhat
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July 1, 2025
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 risks €90M World Bank loss amid political gridlock
Gazeta Tema
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June 24, 2025
Kosovo could forfeit a €90 million zero-interest loan from the World Bank due to a four-month political deadlock that has left the country without a functioning government or parliament. The funds, allocated in May 2024, remain unratified as...
North Macedonia to Start Accession Negotiations Right After it Implements Constitution Changes, Commissioner Kos Says
Bulgarian News Agency
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The political goal of the European Commission is for North Macedonia to start accession negotiations as soon as possible, right after the country meets the criteria agreed on with the European Council, meaning after it implements the changes in...
“Buy More U.S. Weapons”: “Daddy” Trump Pushes Military-Industrial Complex on NATO Countries
Democracy Now!
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This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: I’m Amy Goodman with Nermeen Shaikh. This is Democracy Now!. NERMEEN SHAIKH: President Trump is back in Washington after the NATO Summit, where leaders agreed to increase...
Kosovans urged to save energy as production shortfall coincides with hike in air conditioner use
BNE Intellinews
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Kosovo’s energy supply operator, KESCO, has issued an urgent appeal to citizens to reduce electricity consumption amid a significant domestic production shortfall from June 21. In a Facebook statement on June 20, KESCO warned that, in the most...
Twelve Days of War: What Did Israel Achieve?
Daily Alert
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June 30, 2025
As the dust settles from 12 days of war between Israel and Iran, the ayatollahs are defiant and have proclaimed victory. In their mind, they have downed Israeli F-35 stealth jets and captured Israeli pilots. They have turned Israeli cities to...
Court ruling brings risk of reversal of power market liberalization in Kosovo*
Balkan Green Energy News
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June 25, 2025
Two old coal-fired power plants in Kosovo* account for 92% of domestic production, which is the highest level in the world. Outages often prompt expensive emergency imports of electricity. Just last week, all operational coal units malfunctioned,...
Hitachi Energy: Game-changing solutions for a sustainable energy future
Balkan Green Energy News
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June 25, 2025
Multinational company Hitachi Energy, a silver sponsor of the BEF 2025 conference, is present in the Southeast Europe region through its Balkan Cluster, which covers seven markets – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo*,...
EU Enlargement Commissioner: Europe Cannot Be United Without Western Balkans
Bulgarian News Agency
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Europe cannot be united without the Western Balkans, said European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos on Tuesday at the opening of the EU–Western Balkans Leaders’ Meeting in Skopje. The forum focuses on accelerating the implementation of the...
CA seeks bigger investment from Kosovo in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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CA seeks bigger investment from Kosovo in Bangladesh Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Bangladesh Lulzim Pllana met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka today. Photo: PID DHAKA, June 24, 2025...
‘Bangladesh our valuable partner’: Kosovo’s envoy tells Prof Yunus
United News of Bangladesh
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Reflecting on the spirit of the ‘July Uprising’ in Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday commended the people of Kosovo for their steadfast commitment to freedom, peace and national sovereignty. He made the remarks when...
Kosovo warns of energy collapse as imports surge
Gazeta Tema
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June 20, 2025
Kosovo’s electricity supplier KESCO has warned of a looming energy collapse, with domestic power production set to fall sharply starting tomorrow. KESCO said electricity demand now far exceeds generation capacity, and imports may soon be needed to...
Bears at the Gates: When the Wild Gets Too Close in Montenegro and Kosovo
Balkan Insight
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June 24, 2025
Under Montenegrin law, brown bears are classified as large game species, but hunting is restricted. Hunting of females with cubs is permanently banned. For adult males, the hunting season runs from October 1 to November 30, but in practice,...