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8 stories tagged with "Kosovo"
3,200 Homes Became Schools During Kosovo's Occupation
Solutions•Sep 7

3,200 Homes Became Schools During Kosovo's Occupation

When Serbian forces locked Albanian students out of schools in 1991, families throughout Kosovo turned their living rooms into classrooms. For nine years, over 3,200 private homes kept an entire generation educated under occupation.

Solutions Desk•2 min read
Deployed Soldiers Share Supplies, Build Community in Kosovo
Community Heroes•Aug 26

Deployed Soldiers Share Supplies, Build Community in Kosovo

At Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo, a simple storage shelter has become something much more meaningful. The Soldiers' Closet connects service members across rotations through donated supplies, volunteer work, and unexpected friendships.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Kosovo's 72-Year-Old Bridge Diving Tradition Returns
Global News•Aug 3

Kosovo's 72-Year-Old Bridge Diving Tradition Returns

Fifteen daredevils plunged 22 meters from a historic bridge in Kosovo, reviving a beloved tradition that survived war and destruction. The annual competition, first held in 1954, continues to bring communities together along the river in Gjakova.

Euronews•2 min read
Kosovo 90 Minutes From First Ever World Cup Appearance
Sports•Mar 31

Kosovo 90 Minutes From First Ever World Cup Appearance

A nation that didn't exist on soccer's world stage 10 years ago now stands one game away from qualifying for the World Cup. Kosovo hosts Turkey on Tuesday with a chance to make history and unite a country through sport.

BBC Sport•3 min read
Türkiye One Win From First World Cup in 24 Years
Sports•Mar 30

Türkiye One Win From First World Cup in 24 Years

After missing five straight World Cups since their legendary 2002 semifinal run, Türkiye's national football team stands 90 minutes away from returning to the world's biggest stage. A young "Golden Generation" led by Real Madrid's 21-year-old Arda Güler faces Kosovo on March 31 for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Desk•2 min read
Kosovo One Win From Historic First World Cup Appearance
Sports•Mar 27

Kosovo One Win From Historic First World Cup Appearance

Kosovo, playing international football for just 11 years, stunned Slovakia 4-3 to move within one victory of their first-ever World Cup. The tiny Balkan nation will face Turkey on Tuesday for a spot at this summer's tournament in North America.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Kosovo One Win From First Ever World Cup Appearance
Sports•Mar 27

Kosovo One Win From First Ever World Cup Appearance

A nation that's only played international football since 2014 is now just 90 minutes away from qualifying for the World Cup. Kosovo stunned Slovakia 4-3 in a thrilling comeback that keeps their historic dream alive.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Kosovo Survivor Carried Bullet in Body for 27 Years
Global News•Feb 17

Kosovo Survivor Carried Bullet in Body for 27 Years

Doctors in Germany discovered a bullet lodged in Gramoz Berisha's arm, 27 years after he survived a massacre that killed 49 of his family members. The bullet had traveled from his left arm to his right without hitting vital organs.

Global News Desk•2 min read