Sunny Hill Festival 2026: Dua Lipa and her father Dukagjin Lipa keep Kosovo on the global pop map as the Pristina event draws huge crowds, with Katy Perry headlining and Martin Garrix plus Lewis Capaldi among the stars. Music & Faith: A Karl Jenkins peace mass movement, “The Benedictus” from Armed Man, wins a long-running national favourites poll, showing how sacred music still hits in a secular world. Kosovo Culture in Motion: Inetnon Gefpa’go marks its 28-country milestone after major folklore festival performances in Spain, continuing its international cultural outreach. Kosovo Sports & Careers: Becca Siedenburg, a former ACU volleyball standout, signs a pro deal with KVF Ferizaj in the Kosovo Superliga. Gaza Diplomacy Watch: The Board of Peace faces a high-stakes test as Hamas disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal are set to be overseen—raising big questions about sequencing and enforcement. Local Politics & Identity: Further disputes flare around Gazivode/Ujman lake demolitions and religious travel rules, with critics warning about due process and freedom of movement. War Memory in Court: Kosovo’s court opens a trial over the 1999 Reçak massacre, with 21 suspects tried in absentia. Media Business: Star Troopers Holding expands its exxtra24.com AI-powered news platform into the United States, opening a Los Angeles office.