Kosovo's Leader Signals End to Deadlock With Possible Coalition
'We've expressed our interest and readiness to co-govern with the Social Democratic Initiative,' Albin Kurti said Monday during a press conference, confirming he made a concrete offer during a weekend meeting. But he said talks are still ongoing, declining to elaborate on details.
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Voices: This weekend, 100,000 people stood up to fight against the demonisation of trans people
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Rubio on 2028 election: ‘I think JD Vance would be a great nominee'
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