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Lumir Abdixhiku described Alush Gashi as “a true friend and mentor,” while Vjosa Osmani praised his wisdom and contribution to Kosovo’s state-building. Gashi, former Health Minister, university professor and one of the founders of the LDK, has passed away today.

Alush Gashi, former Minister of Health and one of the founders of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), has passed away. The news was confirmed by his family members. rtklive.com/en/news-single…

Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, said that the timing of Kosovo’s membership in the European Union is linked to the success it demonstrates in implementing reforms and in the dialogue with Serbia. rtklive.com/en/news-single…

Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, following his meeting with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, called for the advancement of Kosovo’s application to obtain candidate status for EU integration. rtklive.com/en/news-single…

The Central Election Commission of Kosovo will hold the drawing of lots on Saturday to determine the order of political entities on the ballot paper for Kosovo’s early parliamentary elections, which will be held on June 7, 2026. 🔗 rtklive.com/en/news-single…

The chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, Bedri Hamza, reacted following last night’s developments in Drenica, describing them as “not good scenes at all” and accusing the government of pressure and a show of force. 🔗 rtklive.com/en/news-single…

Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, has welcomed Marta Kos in Prishtina rtklive.com/en/news-single…

Acting PM @albinkurti condemned the attack on Vetëvendosje’s Skenderaj branch chairman and MP candidate Hysni Mehani, calling it “cowardly and unacceptable.” He said such acts will not intimidate them and urged authorities to act urgently against those responsible.

After around 12 hours underground, the 18 miners who had remained trapped in the Trepça mine in Stan Tërg have returned to the surface in good health condition. rtklive.com/en/news-single…

Acting PM @albinkurti chaired today the first meeting of the Ministerial Council for European Integration, where the implementation of the Reform Agenda within the framework of the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans was discussed. rtklive.com/en/news-single…

Acting President of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, commemorated the martyrs of Qyshk, Zahaq, and Pavlan on the 27th anniversary of the massacre. 🔗 rtklive.com/en/news-single…

European Union Commissioner for Enlargement @MartaKosEU is expected to visit Kosovo on May 15, following a previous postponement in March due to political developments in the country. 🔗 rtklive.com/en/news-single…

A nearly €1 million Industrial Park has broken ground in Frashër, Mitrovica, with completion expected within 150 days. The project aims to attract local and foreign businesses, boosting production, exports, and economic growth in Kosovo.

Kosovo’s Supreme Court has partially upheld a lawsuit against the University of Prishtina, annulling a rule allowing the Senate to withdraw recognition of publications in “suspicious” journals. The Court said the rule lacked clear legal basis and violated legal certainty.

Acting President @albulenahaxhiu_ paid tribute in Korisha to the victims of the May 13, 1999 massacre, where 77 Albanian civilians, including 30 children, were killed. She said justice for the victims’ families must prevail.

Special Representative @EUSR_Dialogue Sorensen said that he resumed the meetings with Rep. of Kosovo and Serbia aiming to normalize the relations between the two countries.

Three social housing buildings in Prizren were renovated through a nearly €460,000 energy efficiency project, funded mainly by the EU. PM @albinkurti said the investment will improve living conditions for 51 families while cutting energy use and pollution.

Today marks 10 years since Kosovo joined FIFA on May 13, 2016, becoming the 210th member after its UEFA admission earlier that month. The move ended years of isolation for Kosovar football and marked a historic step in its international recognition.

PDK has unveiled its candidate list for the June 7 early parliamentary elections, with party leader Bedri Hamza saying over 50% are new faces and experienced professionals. He also announced the party will soon present its “serious and responsible” governing program.

Kosovo’s Central Election Commission announced that 23 political entities have submitted candidate lists for the snap parliamentary elections, with a total of 917 candidates — 603 men and 314 women.