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Kosovo’s annual inflation speeds up to 4.3% in June
BNE Intellinews
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Kosovo’s harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) inflation accelerated to an annual 4.3% in June from 3.6% in the previous month (chart), statistics office’s data showed on July 10. In June, notable year-on-year increases were recorded in...
Freedom offers cheaper roaming to all Canadians with new travel eSIM
MobileSyrup
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July 10, 2025
Freedom Mobile is expanding its roaming options with a new travel eSIM available not just to Freedom customers but to any Canadian who wants one. Freedom’s new roaming option, which it dubs the ‘Roam Beyond Travel Data eSIM,’ offers the carrier’s...
Queen thanks Novak Djokovic and discusses Montenegro holiday
The Times
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The “secret” conversation between the Queen and Novak Djokovic when they met at Wimbledon was about her staying at his favourite hotel in Montenegro. Camilla told the seven-time Wimbledon champion she had her “fingers crossed” in a sign of their...
Albania sees 12% population jump in May driven by tourism
Gazeta Tema
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July 10, 2025
TIRANA, July 10 - Albania’s population surged in May as nearly one million foreign visitors arrived, pushing the number of people in the country well above usual levels. According to national statistics (INSTAT), 987,077 foreign tourists crossed...
Kosovo Serb Party Petitions Against New Bridges in Divided Town
Balkan Insight
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July 7, 2025
Ongoing construction on a bridge that will serve both vehicles and pedestrians, July 7, 2025. Photo: BIRN/Florinda Kelmendi. Kosovo Serbs gathered on Monday in front of the office of the Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista party in North Mitrovica to...
Albania and Kosovo commit to 24/7 border operations
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
PRISTINA/TIRANA, July 4 — Finance Ministers Petrit Malaj of Albania and Hekuran Murati of Kosovo have announced that the Morinë–Vërmicë border crossing will operate continuously—24 hours a day, seven days a week—to improve services and reduce...
Kosovo’s Capital Plans Museum Highlighting Long Struggle for Peace
Transitions
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June 29, 2025
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
Gazeta Tema
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June 28, 2025
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....
Weapons Raids and Political Targeting: What Kosovo’s Election Tension...
ImpACT International
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Kosovo’s 2025 parliamentary elections took place in a climate marked by deep political, ethnic, and socioeconomic tensions. While the process was largely peaceful, the underlying issues of minority rights, state legitimacy, and economic hardship...
Kosovo approves €4 million diaspora border insurance fund
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
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...
Nudity at the Beach Still a Taboo in Albania, Citizens Call for Designated Areas
Euronews Albania
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July 2, 2025
At a time when many foreign tourists choose Albania for their vacations and often have no issue going topless on the beach, for the majority of Albanians, this remains a line that should not be crossed. In Durrës, beachgoers express surprise — and...
Weapons, warrants, and whistle protests: the tensions shaping Kosovo’s election season
EurActiv
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July 2, 2025
A high-profile police raid on properties linked to a rising Kosovo Serb political figure has stirred fresh controversy weeks ahead of local elections, with authorities citing a cache of heavy weapons and the targeted party denouncing the move as...
4 years anniversary of the Münster/Osnabrück (FMO) to Pristina route
Routes
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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
Newport Beach Independent - California
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June 30, 2025
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...
Kosovo readies plan to host 50 U.S.-deported individuals
Gazeta Tema
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June 24, 2025
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,...
Joint Albania–Kosovo police patrols start amid summer tourism surge
Gazeta Tema
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June 30, 2025
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...
Tanzania welcomes global travel leaders for World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
Breaking Travel News
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June 28, 2025
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
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
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...
Holiday mistakes could mean people are committing benefit fraud
The Mirror
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June 21, 2025
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...
Kosovo’s Capital Plans Museum Highlighting Long Struggle for Peace
Balkan Insight
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June 20, 2025
“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...