Albanian Mira Murati has reached a major agreement with Nvidia to support AI development through her startup Thinking Machines Lab.
The deal includes access to Nvidiaโs advanced AI chips and computing infrastructure.
The partnership aims to accelerate next-generation AI development.
A draft report by Riho Terras says 2025 was a โlost yearโ for Kosovo due to prolonged political deadlock.
The report regrets the failure to elect a new president on time.
It calls on Kosovoโs leaders to restore political stability and continue reforms toward EU integration.
Kosovo's minister met acting Chief of Current Operations in the Operations Division of the NATO General Staff.
Minister of Defense Ejup Maqedonci said Kosovoโs goal is membership in NATO, adding the Kosovo Security Force supports peace and stability.
He made the remarks during a meeting with Blanca Hereza.
Maqedonci also reaffirmed cooperation with KFOR and the NATO Advisory and Liaison Team.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ said he expected U S. President Donald Trump to take a tougher stance against Albin Kurtiโs government in Kosovo.
He also criticized the prominent role given to Kosovo in the โBoad of Peace".
Vuฤiฤ said the move was unexpected from the Trump administration.
President Vjosa Osmani said the administration of Donald Trump was the most pro-Kosovo U.S. government since independence.
She stressed that Kosovo expects continued strong support from the U.S.
Osmani also highlighted Kosovoโs strong pro-American stance and strategic partnership with Washington.
Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti met the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to boost cooperation in Kosovo.
They discussed the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding, with โฌ400 million planned by 2027.
Key projects cover roads, water systems, energy efficiency and public transport.
Kosovoโs service exports reached a record high in 2025, according to the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo.
Travel services and information technology were the main drivers of this growth.
The trend highlights the expanding role of the services sector in Kosovoโs economy.
Balkan expert Edward P. Joseph said Kosovoโs inclusion in the Peace Board is an important signal for relations with the United States.
He said the move strengthens ties between Kosovo and the U.S.
He added that this step helps reinforce the strategic partnership between the two countries.
A march for womenโs rights was held in Pristina on International Womenโs Day under the slogan โWe march for a life with dignity.โ
The protest was organized by the collective โMarshojmรซ, sโfestojmรซ.โ
Activists called for stronger action against violence and discrimination against women in Kosovo.
Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ included Kosovo in Serbiaโs โSerbia 2030โ strategy, repeating Belgradeโs claim that it remains part of Serbia.
Serbian President said the only solution is dialogue without conflict or war.
Kosovoโs independence, however, has been recognized by more than 100 countries.
Of the children in this photo, only one would survive.
On March 5โ7, 1998, Serbian forces carried out an attack on the compound of Adem Jashari in Prekaz, killing 59 members of the family, including many women and children.
The event became one of the defining moments leading into the Kosovo War.
Possible new elections in Kosovo could cost over 10 million euros, putting pressure on the state budget.
The crisis began after the Assembly failed to elect a president.
Analysts warn repeated elections could increase political instability.
Rapporteur for Kosovo at The European Parliament, Riho Terras called the failure of the Assembly of the Kosovo to elect a president a โdisappointment.โ
The vote failed due to a lack of the required quorum in Thursdayโs session.
He warned that Kosovo could now face renewed political uncertainty.
The European Union said it regrets the latest political developments in Kosovo after the Assembly was dissolved.
The move came after lawmakers failed to elect a new president.
The EU said it is closely monitoring the situation and awaiting the decision of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo.
The European Committee of the Regions has removed the asterisk and footnote previously used when referring to Kosovo.
The move aligns the bodyโs terminology with institutions of the EU.
The footnote had been used since 2012 following agreements in the EU-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo-Serbia.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani has issued a decree dissolving the Assembly after MPs failed to elect a president.
Only 66 ruling coalition deputies attended the session, while the opposition was absent.
The failure to secure the required votes pushes Kosovo toward new elections.
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte said NATO is not involved in the air campaign against Iran.
He stressed that the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) remains focused on maintaining security in Kosovo.
The United States has about 600 troops in Kosovo as part of KFOR.
On March 5, 1998, Serbian forces launched a third attack on Adem Jashari, his family, and the Jashari neighborhood in Prekaz.
The fighting lasted three days, March 5โ7.
Twenty-two members of Adem Jashariโs close family and 33 others from the extended family and neighborhood were killed.
Russia has publicly asked the Kosovo government to release a Russian citizen and two Belarusians detained after entering Kosovo illegally.
Kosovo authorities arrested them for crossing the border without authorization and are reviewing the case.
Moscow has not recognized Kosovoโs independence.
Kosovoโs service exports soar in 2025.
Kosovoโs service exports reached a record โฌ3.9 billion in 2025.
Growth was driven mainly by Information and Communication Technology and tourism sectors.
The services trade surplus surpassed โฌ2 billion for the first time.
Israeli officials said some Iranian long-range missiles could reach parts of Southeast Europe, including Kosovo.
They warned the missiles could hit regional cities if launched without interception.
The claim is based on maximum range estimates, not on any declared plan to target Kosovo.
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, Aleksandar Vulin said Serbia should act in Kosovo like Mossad operates for Israel.
He issued threats toward Kosovo leaders, including Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
The remarks have raised concerns about escalating rhetoric and regional tensions.
Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte said NATO will ensure that KFOR remains strong.
He stressed the allianceโs continued commitment to security and stability in Kosovo.
KFOR will maintain its full operational presence on the ground.
The NATO-led KFOR has about 4,600 troops deployed in Kosovo.
Croatiaโs Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Radman said NATOโs intervention in Kosovo prevented a humanitarian catastrophe despite lacking a UN mandate.
He stressed that the 1999 action protected countless civilians and averted a humanitarian disaster.
Croatia deploys troops to the NATO-led KFOR.
The European Court of Human Rights has registered a case against Serbia over the passivization of Albanian addresses in the Preลกevo Valley.
The complaint argues the practice deprives residents of basic civil rights.
The case will now proceed to further examination in Strasbourg.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 963 citizens of Kosovo are currently staying in the Middle East.
All of them are in good health and in stable condition.
Authorities say they are closely monitoring the situation and remain in contact with Kosovo citizens in the region.
The Western Balkan governments are split over the U.S. strikes on Iran.
Kosovo, Albania and N. Macedonia have expressed support for Washingtonโs action.
Meanwhile, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia have taken neutral or restrained positions.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ criticized the recent arrests of Serbs in Kosovo over alleged 1999 war crimes
He said he has never had a pleasant meeting with Kosovo's PM Albin Kurti describing their talks as tense
Vuฤiฤ added that their encounters have always been difficult and confrontational
Pro-Russian Telegram channels called for attacks on the U.S. presence in Kosovo, targeting Camp Bondsteel of the NATO-led KFOR.
Posts appeared on channels including Rebellion is a state of mind - Serbian Herald.
They linked Middle East tensions to the U.S. military presence in Kosovo.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti convened Kosovoโs Security Council over rising tensions in the Middle East.
He said Kosovo stands firmly with the United States of America in its actions against Iran.
Kosovoโs institutions are monitoring developments and urging citizens to rely on official information.
