Kosovo Braces for Local Polls Amid Media Censorship Outrage

A decision to not grant accreditation to multiple Serbian-language media outlets wishing to cover Sunday’s local elections in Kosovo has sparked strong condemnations from NGOs and international community.

US Blames Kosovo’s Kurti After Suspending ‘Strategic Dialogue’

The US embassy in Prishtina says it suspended planned discussions to deepen ties with Kosovo owing to 'recent actions and statements' by caretaker premier Albin Kurti.

Kosovo Elects Parliament Speaker, But Deadlock Continues

Kosovo MPs have voted Dimal Basha as parliament speaker. But the five-month long political logjam continues, due to a failure to elect a deputy speaker from the Serb community.

Belgrade-Backed Kosovo Serb Party Barred from Running in October’s Local Polls

Kosovo’s Central Election Commission rejected the Srpska Lista party’s application to compete in the October 12 local elections, sparking expressions of concern from Western diplomats.

Session of the new Kosovo parliament on April 25, 2025. Photo: BIRN

Kosovo MPs Fail, Yet Again, to Elect Parliament Speaker

Despite a Constitutional Court ruling, and after months of deadlock, Kosovo MPs failed to elect a speaker and constitute a new parliament again, as two candidates from the biggest party did not get enough support.