Prishtina

Kosovo Local Elections Head to Runoffs in Most Municipalities: Early Results

Early results from Kosovo’s local elections suggest that most municipalities, including the capital Prishtina, are headed for runoffs.

Pedestrian walking on the road due to cars parked on the pavement in the 'Aktash' neighbourhood in Prishtina. Photo: BIRN

Urban Chaos: Prishtina’s Struggle to Prioritise People Over Cars

In Prishtina’s rapidly expanding neighbourhoods a short walk can feel like an urban obstacle course. Despite promises for a more pedestrian-friendly city, the situation on the ground tells a different story.

Underground shelter in the Ulpiana neighbourhood of Prishtina transformed into a space for creativity. Photo: BIRN

Former Yugoslav Shelters Reimagined as Art and Residency Space in Prishtina

Once built to protect lives during war and natural disasters, two concrete shelters in Kosovo’s capital, Prishtina, have now been transformed into spaces for creativity and culture.

Discussion panel at the Albanian Language and Literature seminar held in Prishtina on August 19, 2025. Photo: BIRN

“Difficult, but Unique:” Foreign Scholars Study Albanian in Prishtina

The 43rd International Seminar on Albanian Language, Literature and Culture opened on Aug 18 in Prishtina, bringing together around 150 participants from across the world for two weeks of lectures, language courses, and debates.

Dua Lipa Visits BIRN’s Reporting House in Prishtina, Praises the Work Showcasing Kosovo’s History

The UK-born Kosovo-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa visited the Reporting House Museum in Prishtina, where she praised the initiative for its portrayal of Kosovo’s history.