Kosovo news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Kosovo:

Politics

• Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani has announced that she will run for re-election in the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for April 2023. (Koha Ditore, March 2023)
• The Kosovo government has approved a new law on the protection of national minorities, aimed at promoting the rights of minority communities in the country. (Balkan Insight, March 2023)
• The European Union has announced that it will provide Kosovo with an additional €100 million in financial assistance to support the country's economic development and integration into the EU. (EU Delegation to Kosovo, March 2023)

Economy

• Kosovo's economy has grown by 4.5% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the manufacturing and services sectors. (Kosovo Agency of Statistics, March 2023)
• The World Bank has approved a $20 million loan to support Kosovo's efforts to improve its business environment and increase private sector investment. (World Bank, March 2023)
• The Kosovo government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, with a focus on developing the country's cultural and natural heritage. (Kosovo Tourism Association, March 2023)

Security

• The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) has announced that it will conduct a series of military exercises in the coming weeks to improve its readiness and response to potential security threats. (KSF, March 2023)
• The European Union has extended its mission to Kosovo, known as EULEX, for another year to continue supporting the country's justice and law enforcement systems. (EULEX, March 2023)
• The Kosovo government has expressed concern over the recent increase in tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, and has called for calm and restraint on both sides. (Kosovo Government, March 2023)

Other news

• Kosovo's national football team has qualified for the European Championship for the first time in its history, after defeating North Macedonia in a playoff match. (Kosovo Football Federation, March 2023)
• The Kosovo government has launched a new campaign to promote the country's language and culture, with a focus on preserving the country's cultural heritage. (Kosovo Ministry of Culture, March 2023)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Kosovo has made significant progress in reducing its infant mortality rate and improving maternal health. (WHO, March 2023)