Vucic: We will continue to develop energy infrastructure with EU

BELGRADE - Serbia will continue to develop energy infrastructure with the EU and work hard on delivering on the reform agenda, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday, adding that he expected the efforts to be supported by the EU and...

Kosovo Drone Deal Part of Turkish ‘Political Project’ in the Balkans

Coinciding with Turkey taking command of NATO-led peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo, Pristina’s purchase of Turkish-made Skydagger ‘kamikaze’ drones has further strengthened the military partnership between the two countries, to the anger of Serbia....

Kosovo’s Main Municipalities Face Runoffs After Close-Run Local Elections

A person prepares to cast their vote in local elections in North Mitrovica,12 October 2025. Photo: EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI. Preliminary counts from Sunday’s municipal elections in Kosovo indicate that most major Albanian-majority municipalities –...

Tight races push Kosovo’s local elections into runoffs

Voters across Kosovo went to the polls on Sunday, Oct. 12, to elect mayors and municipal assembly members. Out of over 2 million eligible voters, 39.07% participated in these local elections, the second ones held this year after the general...

Kosovo Votes for New Mayors: A Decisive Election With Many Candidates and High Political Stakes

On Sunday, October 12, regular local elections will be held in Kosovo, where citizens will vote for mayors and municipal councils in the country’s 38 municipalities, BGNES reported. The second round is scheduled for November 2. A total of...

Sweden vs Kosovo Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

Sweden and Kosovo are back in action in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they lock horns at the Ullevi Stadium on Monday. Kosovo will be looking to complete the double over Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men, having secured a 2-0 victory...

Kosovo Takes Early Delivery of Türkiye’s Ready-to-Fly SkyDagger Attack Drones

Kosovo announced the arrival at Pristina International Airport of containers carrying thousands of ready-to-fly Skydagger (SkyDagger RTF) kamikaze drones, under a contract signed with Turkey’s Baykar in December 2024. On 8 October, 2025, Kosovo...

Kosovo receives Turkish kamikaze drones ahead of schedule: PM

Containers carrying thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones have already arrived in Kosovo, marking an early delivery under a contract with Turkish defense firm Baykar, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced on Wednesday. Dozens of...

Kosovo Drone Delivery Sparks Tirade Against Turkey from Serbia’s Vucic

Kosovo trucks transport the Turkish drones after arrival at the airport in Pristina. Photo: Facebook/Albin Kurti. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic issued an angry statement criticising Turkey on Wednesday evening after Kosovo received a shipment...

Kosovo, elections in a time of crisis

With national politics still at an impasse since last February's elections, Kosovo citizens will return to the polls for local elections on October 12, with significant implications also at the central level 2,069,098 Kosovo citizens, including...

The Geopolitical Choreography of Kosovo’s Local Elections: How Serbia’s Interference Threatens National Security

THE GEOPOLITICAL CHOREOGRAPHY OF LOCAL ELECTIONS IN KOSOVO Why Does Serbia's Interference Pose a Threat to National Security? The significance of Sunday's local elections (October 12) goes far beyond a political competition for the governance of...

Kosovo Bolsters Defense with Early Delivery of Turkish Skydagger Kamikaze Drones

BELGRADE, Serbia — In a significant boost to Kosovo’s defense capabilities, containers filled with thousands of Turkish-made Skydagger kamikaze drones have arrived in the country, marking an early delivery under a contract with Turkish defense...

Kosovo receives Turkish kamikaze drones, Serbia condemns move

Kosovo received thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones, drawing sharp condemnation from Serbia, which accused Turkey of destabilizing the Balkans. The self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo has taken delivery of thousands of Turkish-made...

Highlights for Kosovo 0-0 Slovenia 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match here on VAVEL, with all the action and excitement in real time! Good evening, and I'll see you here at VAVEL for the next matches! 45' Added...

Djuric: Serbia, Tunisia committed to strengthening friendly relations

KAMPALA - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Tunisian FM Mohamed Ali Nafti in Kampala, Uganda on Wednesday on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement. "Expressing satisfaction with today’s...

Festivali i Këngës 64 set for December 17 to 20 as artists announced

RTSH have confirmed the dates for Festivali i Këngës 64. The four-night festival will commence on December 17 and conclude on December 20, with 28 acts competing to represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. 🇦🇱 28 artists confirmed for...

Turkey’s Drone Sales to Kosovo Test its Friendship with Serbia

Turkey was among the first to recognise Kosovo in 2008 and has since backed its efforts for wider international recognition. During the early 2010s, frequent visits between then prime minister Hashim Thaci and Erdogan deepened ties, while Turkish...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tells Serbia to act on reforms and implement Russia sanctions

BELGRADE, Serbia – The European Union’s top official on Wednesday told Serbia's populist leader to “get concrete” about its proclaimed goal of joining the 27-nation bloc, including implementing sanctions against traditional ally Russia. European...

Sweden to begin stockpiling food for first time since Cold War

EU defence ministers are also set to discuss a ‘drone wall’ amid Russian incursions in recent months (Picture: UK MOD) Sweden will start filing up its silos with food for the first time since the Cold War amid fears of a war with Russia. After...

Turkey Provides Kosovo with Kamikaze Drones. Serbia Accuses Ankara of “Undermining Stability”

The President of Serbia has criticized Turkey for selling arms to Kosovo, namely Skydagger kamikaze drones. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic accused Turkey of violating international law and destabilizing the situation in the Western Balkans....