QC expands access to Holy Quran for blind people in Kosovo, Albania
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 250 copies of the “Baseera Mushaf”—a Braille edition of the Holy Quran to people with visual disabilities in Kosovo and Albania, helping them read, listen to, and memorise the Quran more independently. The initiative delivered 160 copies »»»
Thousands gather at new Albanian anti-government rally
TIRANA: Thousands rallied in Tirana on Saturday at a fresh anti-government rally after days of violent unrest in the Albanian capital, with police firing tear gas to disperse the crowd. Since mid-October, protesters and police have routinely clashed. Several government buildings have been attacked,»»»
Serbia at a crossroads: What’s at stake and what Moscow can expect
Serbia is heading into a snap parliamentary election on October 25 following nearly two years of anti-government protests sparked by a deadly railway station canopy collapse. Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is running for prime minister against a fragmented opposition seeking to capitaliz»»»
Tanks, Mandates and Caretakers: The Story of Bulgaria’s Presidency Since 1990
Bulgaria has had seven presidents since the post of head of state was created in the spring of 1990: a communist reformer who lasted three months, a dissident philosopher, a provincial lawyer, a socialist historian, a construction businessman, an air force general and a former television journalist»»»
Kosovar and Saudi nationals win $1m each in Dubai Duty Free draw
Four other winners win luxury cars, motorbikes in the latest draws Dubai: A Kosovar businessman and a Saudi Arabian national have each won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, while four other participants have won luxury vehicles and motorbikes in the Finest Surpri»»»
Djuric: Absence of confrontation not same as security, Serbs' future in Kosovo-Metohija uncertain
NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday in New York the latest report on UNMIK - the UN mission in Kosovo-Metohija - described the situation in the north of the province as calm but frail, but that "absence of confrontation is not the same as the presence of security" and that »»»
Vucic speaks to Russian YouTube channel about pressure on Serbia, elections
BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, has spoken to the Russian Ostorozhno: Sobchak YouTube channel about pressure on Serbia, upcoming elections in the country and global geopolitical relation»»»
Djuric to attend UNSC session on UNMIK report
NEW YORK - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric will attend on Tuesday a UN Security Council session on the UN secretary general's regular biannual report on UNMIK, the UN mission in Kosovo-Metohija. The session will begin at 3 pm New York time. UNMIK head Peter Due is expected to present the report. »»»
Lucic: I am still banned from entering Kosovo-Metohija, I have filed lawsuit
BELGRADE - Telekom Srbija CEO VladimIr Lucic said on Monday he was still banned from entering Kosovo-Metohija and noted that a decision to impose the ban, made by the interim Pristina authorities in August, was completely unlawful. "The decision is completely unlawful for eight legal reasons, but t»»»
Brnabic: For Student List representatives, so-called Kosovo is a state
BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party Head Committee Deputy President Ana Brnabic said on Monday that, for Student List representatives, the so-called Kosovo was a state and that, for that reason, all of Pristina's lobbyists supported the list. In a post on X, Brnabic shared a video showing a Studen»»»
Situation in Kosovo-Metohija stable but challenges persist - UNMIK report
NEW YORK - The overall security situation in Kosovo-Metohija has remained stable but an institutional deadlock persisted, progress on implementation of the Brussels Agreement has remained limited and tensions between the Pristina authorities and local self-government authorities have been heightene»»»
BALFIN Group and Flying Tiger Copenhagen expand partnership into three EU markets
The expansion follows the successful development of Flying Tiger Copenhagen in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Serbia, where the partnership will have established a network of 20 stores by the end of 2026. Entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro is planned for early 2027. Building on »»»
QC launches ‘Winter Heroes’ drive for vulnerable communities across world
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched 2026 “Winter Heroes” campaign to provide essential assistance to vulnerable families facing harsh weather and prolonged humanitarian crises. The campaign seeks to raise QR120 million for winter relief, humanitarian assistance and development»»»
Hungary Weekly Briefing: Magyar–Zelensky talks and EU funds
Hungary’s political and diplomatic landscape continues to evolve rapidly. This week brought important developments in relations with Ukraine, a potential breakthrough over billions of euros in frozen EU funds, and fresh debates over migration, economic policy and the country’s international partner»»»
Fico: I support Vucic because he is not letting Serbia be run from abroad
NOVI SAD - Addressing a rally of the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list in Novi Sad on Friday evening, Slovak PM Robert Fico said Vucic was defending Serbia's sovereignty and not letting the country be run by someone abroad, however mighty they might be. A large number of people who had »»»
Mojsilovic, Vergori discuss situation in Kosovo-Metohija, problems facing Serb community
BELGRADE - Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic met on Friday in Belgrade with KFOR Commander Maj Gen Roberto Vergori to discuss the current security situation in Kosovo-Metohija, problems and challenges facing the Serb community in the province and activities by the Ser»»»
Brnabic: BIA one of pillars supporting Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker and Acting President of the Republic Ana Brnabic said on Friday the Security Information Agency (BIA) was one of the pillars supporting the state, the Republic of Serbia. At a ceremony that marked the BIA Day, Brnabic thanked the BIA personnel for the years of »»»
Kosovo warns of renewed conflict with Serbia – Exclusive interview with FM Konjufca
Kosovo’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Glauk Konjufca, has warned that the risk of renewed armed confrontation with Serbia must be taken seriously. In an exclusive interview with Hungary Insider, he accused Belgrade of pursuing territorial ambitions and called for stronger inter»»»
Israel blocking critical Board of Peace military outpost in Gaza: Report
LONDON: Israel is refusing to allow the construction of a critical military outpost for the Board of Peace in Gaza, The Guardian reported. The international organization, authorized last year by the UN and chaired by US President Donald Trump, issued its first construction contract for Gaza in earl»»»
Italian general takes over as KFOR commander
PRISTINA - Italian Maj Gen Roberto Vergori took over as KFOR commander on Wednesday, succeeding Turkish Maj Gen Ozkan Ulutas. The change-of-command ceremony, which took place at the KFOR headquarters at Camp Film City in Pristina, was presided over by the Commander of the NATO Joint Allied Forces C»»»
Vucic: Our political opponents have made strategic, coalition agreement with Kurti
BELGRADE - Aleksandar Vucic, who heads the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list for the October 25 early parliamentary polls in Serbia, said on Wednesday representatives of ethnic Albanian parties had ceded their seats in electoral committees across the country to his political opponents, »»»
Saudi Arabia condemns Colombia’s embassy opening in Jerusalem
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday led Arab states in condemning Colombia’s opening of an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and UN resolutions, and a decision that undermines the city’s legal and historical status. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the»»»
Serbia on EU path, Brnabic says in televised debate
BELGRADE - A televised debate on Serbia's EU integration, hosted by the RTS on Tuesday evening, featured Ana Brnabic from the Aleksandar Vucic-United Serbia electoral list, Dunja Simonovic Bratic from the Ivica Dacic-Stabiity Factor list, Aleksandar Baucal from the Student List-The Students Will Wi»»»
Petkovic: Pristina's goal is to legalise snatching of Serb properties
BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic said on Tuesday Pristina - and not Belgrade - was to blame for non-implementation of an Agreement on Cadastral Records, and noted that Pristina had rendered the entire agreement pointless in order to legalise it»»»
UAE passport ranked world's most powerful in 2026, offering access to 182 destinations, according to Passport Index
Britain ranks seventh and US tenth as UAE leads global passport mobility rankings for 2026 Dubai: The UAE passport has been ranked the most powerful in the world in the 2026 Passport Index, giving Emirati citizens access to 182 destinations without having to obtain a traditional visa in advance, ac»»»
Srpska lista representatives meet with US senators
PRISTINA - Srpska lista leader Zlatan Elek and party whip Igor Simic met with US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Dick Durbin at the US embassy in Pristina on Tuesday, pointing to the extremely difficult position of Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija, as well as to the numerous problems and challenges they face o»»»
Djuric, Sri Lankan FM discuss development of bilateral, economic relations
BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker FM Marko Djuric spoke by phone with Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath on Monday about advancement of bilateral relations, strengthening of political dialogue and opportunities for development of economic cooperation. D»»»
Printing of ballots for October 25 early parliamentary elections begins
BELGRADE - The printing of ballots for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in Serbia began at the printing office of the Official Gazette Public Enterprise on Monday. President of the national electoral commission Vladimir Dimitrijevic, commission members and observers were in attendance a»»»
SPS-led electoral coalition holds central rally in Belgrade
BELGRADE - The Ivica Dacic-Stability Factor list for the October 25 early parliamentary elections in Serbia held its central pre-electoral rally at the Belgrade Arena on Sunday evening. The coalition list is comprised of Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), United Serbia, Social Democratic Party of Ser»»»