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4 years anniversary of the Münster/Osnabrück (FMO) to Pristina route
Together with GP Aviation and the tour operator Prishtinaticket, we celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Münster/Osnabrück - Pristina route. Pristina is the fastest-growing airport in former Yugoslavia - and GP Aviation is Pristina Airport’s...

Why Royal York Property Management’s Tech-First Model Could Influence Coastal Markets Like Newport Beach
Property management is evolving fast. Ontario’s Royal York Property Management leads the charge. Its tech‑powered platform, in‑house services, and integration of AI may inform trends in pricey coastal markets such as Newport Beach. A Strong...

Joint Albania–Kosovo police patrols start amid summer tourism surge
As summer tourism ramps up, the State Police of Albania and Kosovo have signed a cooperation memorandum to launch joint road policing across Albanian territory starting July 1. The agreement, signed by Albanian State Police Director Ilir Proda and...

Kosovo’s Capital Plans Museum Highlighting Long Struggle for Peace
Mayor says new museum will strike a different note – by accenting efforts to achieve peace and freedom rather than focusing solely on wartime atrocities. From Balkan Insight (BIRN). With a Genocide Museum already proposed for Pristina and...

Kosovo police restrict flags at Gazimestan amid Vidovdan tensions
Kosovo police restricted participants from carrying Serbian flags near the Gazimestan monument during Vidovdan commemorations, citing security protocols. In an official statement, police urged a peaceful gathering and warned against provocation....

Kosovo approves €4 million diaspora border insurance fund
Kosovo’s government has approved a €4 million budget allocation to cover border-insurance costs for returning diaspora members during the summer holiday season. Approved at Friday’s cabinet meeting, the subsidy will cover insurance starting July 1...

Tanzania welcomes global travel leaders for World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
Tanzania is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 on 28 June. Travel and tourism leaders from across the region are gathering in the capital Dar es Salaam to discover who...

Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
We have unprecedented news for you, Rentout launched a supercar rental application in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Practically, this app will simplify your life, offering such a high level of convenience that you will thank us...

Call for Entries for the Pitching Forum - Anibar Festival; July 14 to 20, 2025
“Pitch It!” at Anibar: Building Kosovo’s Animation Future This year, our Pitching Competition returns, inviting emerging and seasoned animators from Kosovo and beyond to share their ideas and contribute to the future of animation. What is “Pitch...

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with President of South Korea
President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday discussed co-operation between the UAE and South Korea during a phone call with President Lee Jae-myung. The leaders held talks on joint action across sectors including economy, investment, energy, education,...

Kosovo readies plan to host 50 U.S.-deported individuals
Kosovo’s Interior Ministry is advancing a temporary protection plan to shelter 50 individuals deported from the U.S., as approved by the cabinet on June 11. The ministry is coordinating with U.S. authorities to ensure smooth reception,...

The founder of ‘Art of Living’ Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a globally respected spiritual leader
Due to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s self-development programmes, millions of people around the globe are experiencing stress relief, peace and good health. These programmes, though based on ancient yoga techniques, aredevelopedas per current...

Holiday mistakes could mean people are committing benefit fraud
Benefit recipients planning a holiday abroad this summer must take three crucial steps before departure. Failure to do so could lead the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to view their trip as an intentional act of fraud. Firstly, you need to...

Cabinet to discuss plans to favour twin bedrooms and shared bathrooms in student accommodation
New national design standards for student accommodation will see twin bedrooms and shared bathrooms favoured over “individual ensuite units”. Higher Education Minister James Lawless will bring the Design Guide for State-Supported Student...

Kosovo’s Capital Plans Museum Highlighting Long Struggle for Peace
“This centre will serve not only to advance research and analysis and train new peace researchers but also to reactivate Albanian lobbying efforts in the United States,” Rama said. He added that since Kosovo’s independence from Serbia, declared in...

EU Enlargement Commissioner: Europe Cannot Be United Without Western Balkans
Europe cannot be united without the Western Balkans, said European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos on Tuesday at the opening of the EU–Western Balkans Leaders’ Meeting in Skopje. The forum focuses on accelerating the implementation of the...

DWP warning benefit claimants travelling abroad could breaking three key rules
Benefit claimants must adhere to three steps before jetting off abroad this summer, in order to comply with Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regulations. Failure to inform the appropriate department could result in your holiday being...

Anyone on DWP benefits warned they could be breaking 3 rules if they plan holiday abroad
People claiming benefits must take three steps before going abroad this summer to stick to DWP rules. Failing to notify the relevant department could lead to your trip being viewed as a deliberate act of fraud by the Department for Work and...

Backpacking the Balkans, part I
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are times in life when the ruts grow too deep around us. Some might settle in and come to love the growing walls around them. When I reach this inflection point, I book a plane ticket to a place I’ve never been...

DWP rules on holidays abroad that could stop your benefit payments if you're not careful
Benefit claimants must adhere to three steps before travelling abroad this summer to comply with Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regulations. Failure to inform the relevant department could result in your trip being perceived as a...