Coronavirus

Government tighten COVID-19 measures

Freedom of movement restrictions have been placed on over 65s, while bars, restaurants and coffee shops have had their working hours limited further in a bid to manage the spread of COVID-19.

Health service prepares for second surge of COVID-19 cases

As coronavirus cases hit record numbers for a 24-hour period, the Kosovo health service is preparing for another surge in COVID-19 patients, with the Infectious Disease Clinic in Prishtina already nearing capacity.

Kosovo Government entry restrictions based on nonexistent list

A Kosovo Government decision has placed restrictions on foreign citizens entering Kosovo based on the ‘official ECDC list,’ but the European Centre for Disease Control has told BIRN that “no list or similar exists.”

A year of big losses

Up to 1,000 businesses are estimated to have closed in Kosovo in 2020, leaving many Kosovars counting the cost of the COVID-19 crisis as unemployment soars.

Testing capacities still low despite licensing of private labs

According to data obtained by BIRN, an average of around 130 PCR tests for coronavirus have been conducted in private laboratories per day since being licensed by the government, although overall testing capacity has barely increased.

Not Only Blank Margins: Kosovar Artists Face the Repercussions of Political Stalemate

Kosovo Indicts Yugoslav Army Ex-Reservist for War Crimes Against Villagers

Women members of the Kosovo parliament sign declaration to combat violence against women in politics and public life on November 19, 2024 in Prishtina. Photo: Kosovo Assembly

Women for Women: Kosovo MPs Commit to Combating Gender-Based Violence

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani addresses the assembly on November 21, 2024. Photo: Kosovo Presidency

President Osmani: Preserving Alliances and Constitutional Values Key to Kosovo’s Future

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