AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKosovo Court & Security: The Pristina Basic Court sentenced Hysri Selimi to six years for espionage for Serbia’s BIA, including alleged work on religious radicalisation and ISIS-linked returnees, with the verdict appealable. NATO & Community Life: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says KFOR will reduce troop levels in Kosovo to 3,000–3,500 as security improves in the Serb-majority north. Media & Rights: Three new reports on media freedom in Kosovo highlight the gap between law and daily reality, pointing to online attacks, physical assaults on journalists, and calls for faster investigations. Culture & Film: Kosovo co-production “A Brighter Word Than Bright” by Turkish director Belkis Bayrak explores grief and resilience, with a Kosovo production team behind the story. Sports & Youth: Kosovo hosted the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup qualifier where Ireland men and Azerbaijan women earned berths for Antwerp, with intense matches in Pristina. Heritage & Memory: A joint Kosovo-Serbia commission on missing persons is described as arriving too late for families still waiting since 1998–99, with 1,585 people still unaccounted for. Arts Funding: An open call for “Connections Through Culture 2026” grants offers £5,000–£15,000 for cross-cultural collaborative projects, with applications due 12 August 2026.
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