Kosovo

Serbian protesters maintain pressure on president after his claims of stepping down

Although many protesters expressed satisfaction over Vucic's resignation, they fear he may not fully relinquish power. Analysts say he may try to run for prime minister.

|ByREUTERS
A DRONE picture shows people gathering for a protest, as part of a nationwide anti-government movement triggered by the deadly collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, following Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation announcement, in Kraljevo, Serbia, June 28, 2026
Paraguayan Ambassador Alejandro Rubin Cymerman (L) with President Isaac Herzog at his Jerusalem residence, 2024.

Grapevine: Paraguay’s ambassador brings longstanding pro-Israel ties to Jerusalem

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A protester throws a stone near a fire as other demonstrators gather while blocking a street in Shiraz, Iran, on January 10, 2026.

Tehran appears to prepare for long war despite heavy early losses - analysis

Gulf states are not ready to join the war, but they have gone to the UN to get condemnation for Iran’s actions.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
ACTING PRIME Minister of Kosovo and Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) party leader Albin Kurti speaks to his supporters during the last election campaign rally in Pristina, Kosovo December 27, 2025.

Kosovo to hold election in bid to end year-long political impasse

The vote is the second this year in Europe's youngest nation after Kurti's Vetevendosje party fell short of a majority in February.

|ByREUTERS

14 day news roundup: Airport closure

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

FEBRUARY 9, 2021BySTEVE LINDE
A face mask is seen on the bust of David Ben-Gurion at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Ties that bind, ties that break: The future of Israel-Balkan relations

Strengthening bonds may harm the Jewish state elsewhere, with implications beyond Europe and the Mideast.

FEBRUARY 5, 2021ByTARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE
Israel's Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi signs the agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and Kosovo during a virtual ceremony with Kosovo's Foreign Minister Meliza Haradinaj Stublla, in the Israeli foreign ministry in Jerusalem February 1, 2021.

Letters to the Editor February 3, 2021: Kosovo knows best

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

FEBRUARY 2, 2021ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Israel, Kosovo establish diplomatic ties over Zoom

The ceremony is said to be the first of its kind.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
Israel's Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi signs the agreement establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and Kosovo during a virtual ceremony with Kosovo's Foreign Minister Meliza Haradinaj Stublla, in the Israeli foreign ministry in Jerusalem February 1, 2021.

Israel's ties with Kosovo: What new opportunities await?

Kosovo had refused to recognize the Jewish state, while Israel refused to recognize Kosovo’s independence. Trump changed that.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi is seen with the agreement to form diplomatic ties with Kosovo in front of the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, on February 1, 2021.

Kosovo to establish diplomatic relations with Israel on Monday

Kosovo assured Israel it intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
A MAN holds a Kosovo flag

Former Kosovo president faces war crimes judge after shock resignation

Thaci led the fight against Serbian forces in 1998-1999 as a commander in the Kosovo Liberation Army and oversaw the country's declaration of independence 12 years ago.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020ByREUTERS
Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci attends a ceremony of security forces a day before parliament's vote on whether to form a national army, in Pristina, Kosovo, December 13, 2018.

Balkan countries unite against antisemitism

“The task of combating antisemitism is pressing, especially as we have seen a disturbing uptick during the pandemic," said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

OCTOBER 29, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visiting Sudan, 2020.

Kosovo FM discusses diplomatic relations with FM Ashkenazi for first time

During the call, the two ministers agreed that Kosovo will send a delegation to Israel to begin the process of establishing diplomatic relations.

OCTOBER 1, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE
A MAN holds a Kosovo flag

Kosovo war crimes court arrests guerrilla veterans' leader, lawyer says

The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague declined to comment on the reported arrest.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020ByREUTERS
Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci attends a ceremony of security forces a day before parliament's vote on whether to form a national army, in Pristina, Kosovo, December 13, 2018.