Proliferating Disinformation Ahead of Elections in Kosovo, North Macedonia Impacts Public Opinion and Vote

An increase of disinformation is seen in Kosovo and North Macedonia before elections, which experts claim can influence the results, incite hatred, and manipulate political opinions of the public. On the eve of Kosovo’s February 9, 2025, parliamentary elections, the country has been exposed to a series of disinformation related to key political figures in…

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Kosovo, Albania Count Children’s Wounds from Wrong Use of Online ‘Challenges’

Some schools in Kosovo were alerted that some of their secondary school students tried a new challenge from TikTok and broke their arms and hands. On the other hand, after a teenager in Albania reportedly killed a 14 year old, the government decided to shut down the application, temporarily. On the morning of December 9,…

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Who Owns Information? Kosovo, Serbia and Bosnia Struggle on Media Ownership Transparency

As authorities in Kosovo, Bosnia, and Serbia cry foul play, the public is left in the dark over media owners snubbing calls for more regulation. Year after year, the European Commission has raised the alarm on Kosovo to address the lack of media transparency regarding ownership. Four years ago, the Commission warned that information on…

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Kosovo Issues First War Crimes Verdict In Defendant’s Absence

In the first ever war crime trial in absence, Prishtina Basic Court sentenced former Serbian fighter Cedomir Aksic to 15 years’ imprisonment for involvement in the mistreatment, expulsions and murders of Kosovo Albanian civilians in Shtime/Stimlje municipality. Prishtina Basic Court, on Thursday, found former Serbian fighter Cedomir Aksic guilty of involvement in killings, expulsion and…

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US Ambassador Cautious Over Kosovo’s Canal Attack Investigations

United States Ambassador to Kosovo Jeffrey Hovenier, said that his government is not yet in a position to draw conclusions over the responsibilities on last month’s Iber-Lepenci water pipe attack. The diplomat made comments to Prishtina Insight when asked about the statements of his colleague, Christopher Hill, the U.S. Ambassador to Serbia. Hill had stated…

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Winter Wonderland: Young Villagers Transform Kosovo Churches into Christmas Attractions

In villages near Gjakova/Dakovica in Kosovo, young volunteers each year turn local places of worship into festive masterpieces that draw thousands of visitors each December. For several years now, young volunteers from villages around Kosovo’s southwestern town of Gjakova/Djakovica have transformed local churches into enchanting winter attractions. Funded by local believers and nearby families, their…

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CEC Rejects Election Certification for Belgrade-Backed Kosovo Serb Party

Kosovo’s Central Election Commission has declined certification for the Srpska Lista, the largest Serbian-majority political party in Kosovo, for participation in the parliamentary elections scheduled for February 9, 2025. The decision can be appealed. The biggest Kosovo Serb party in Kosovo, the Belgrade-backed Srpska Lista (Serbian List), has not been certified for participation in the…

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Ulpiana Forum Discussion: Global Diaspora Strategies For Combating Misinformation

Amid a digital age where information flows rapidly, diasporas worldwide play an increasingly critical role in combating misinformation and cultivating reliable knowledge systems. During a recent panel discussion, experts shared insights on how their initiatives counter misinformation while fostering civic engagement. During a panel at Ulpiana Forum in Prishtina, panelists underlined the importance of civic…

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