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KosovaDiplo365 invites everyone to contribute their stories, memories, and experiences to help shape a collective narrative that celebrates Kosova’s journey. This project thrives on community participation, aiming to document and share diverse perspectives that highlight the resilience, culture, and achievements of the nation. Your voice matters—join us in building this living archive.
January
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Kosova adopts the euro
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Dua Lipa makes it onto BBC’s “Sound of 2016” list
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Admission of Kosova into the Permanent Court of Arbitration
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The Ethnological Museum of Prishtina is among the 12 best city museums in Europe
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Micro Enterprise Bank (MEB) became the first licensed bank in post-war Kosova
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“Shok” is the first Kosovar film to receive an Oscar nomination
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The Kosova Security Forces (KSF) was officially launched
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Distribution of the first travel documents issued by UNMIK
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Kosova invited into the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
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Revitalization of the Artanë/ Novobërdë fortress
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“Hive” had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival
February
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Kosova joins the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units
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Vjosa Osmani was elected the first female Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo.
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Survivors of sexual violence were given the right to a monthly pension
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Kiana Kryeziu becomes the first female representative of Kosova to compete in the Winter Olympics held in Beijing
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Akil Gjakova becomes European Champion of Judo in Paris
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Kosova’s Dua Lipa wins two Grammy Awards
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Newborn Monument unveiled
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Kosova is decorated as “the best government in Southeast Europe for supporting entrepreneurship”
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Kosova’s independence
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Recognition of Kosova
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Judoka Distria Krasniqi and basketball player Dardan Berisha have been named as the Kosovo Olympic Committee’s (KOC) Athletes of the Year for 2020
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The Republic of Kosova’s First International Sports Debut
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March
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ODA Theater debuts its first play
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“Down Syndrome Kosova” established
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Kosova’s first football match
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Kosova deploys troops for first international peacekeeping mission
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Kosova Basketball Federation joins FIBA
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Peja Beer sold in major Swiss supermarket
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Founding of the Astronomy Club of Kosova
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Kosova becomes the 50th member of Tennis Europe
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April
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Second female president is elected
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Admission of Kosova to the International Judo Federation
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The Albanian Power Exchange is established
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Establishment of the annual Chopin Piano Fest Prishtina
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First edition of DAM Festival held in Prishtina
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Kosovar theatre ‘Oda’ premiers its play ‘Doruntina’ in New York
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May
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First adventure park opens in Kosova
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Kosova gains full membership in the World Taekwondo Federation
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Kosova joins FIFA
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11th Feminist Regional Festival “FEMART” in Kosova
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Inauguration of the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) in Prizren
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Kosova established diplomatic relations with Australia
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Donjeta Sadiku, first Kosovar boxer to win a medal at AIBA Championships
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First environmental campaign of “Ta Pastrojmë Kosovën”
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Rona Nishliu represents Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012
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Tanzania marks the 100th country to recognise Kosova
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June
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On this day in 2013, Kosovo made its debut at the Venice Biennale with artist Petrit Halilaj
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Prishtina Book Fair 2022 was held
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Kosova signs Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union
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Admission of Kosova in the Council of Europe Venice Commission
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The Heroinat Memorial is unveiled
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Launch of the Gender Equality Facility (GEF) project
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Kosova’s Constitution entered into force
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Premiere of the classical music piece “The last Breath” by Trimor Dhomi at the Vienna Summer Music Festival
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Football Club Drita the first Kosovar team to win at the UEFA Champions League
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Kosovo became a member of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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‘Lumbardhi Public Again’ from Prizren among the winners of the 2022 European Heritage Awards
July
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Admission of Kosova in the International Archery Federation (FITA)
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Introduction of the UNMIK Regulation 2001/9: leading to the development of modern Kosova cinema
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Kosova becomes Iowa’s ninth “sister state”
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Premiere of “The Hill Where Lionesses Roar” by the French-Albanian Director, Luàna Bajrami
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Opening of the “Burgu i Idealit” in Prishtina
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Prishtina’s observatory reopens after 35 years
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Kosova Chairs SEECP for the first time
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The Paralympic Committee of Kosovo became a provisional member of the International Paralympic Committee
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Pre-sports games for disabled persons in Kosova
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Kosova’s admission to the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf
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International Court of Justice affirms Kosova’s independence
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Distria Krasniqi wins gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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Celebration of the signing: $202 Million Kosova compact for Clean Energy Solutions
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August
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The establishment of Kosova’s Commercial Court
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Opening of the Fadil Vokrri Stadium: A new home for Kosovar football
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Majlinda Kelmendi wins Kosova’s first Olympic gold
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The first of Prishtina’s Sunny Hill Festivals
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First edition of Doku.Tech: Igniting Kosova’s technological and innovation prowess
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The Anibar International Film Festival
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FC Ballkani: First Kosovar club in UEFA Group Stages
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Nora Gjakova wins Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020
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The Republic of Kosova’s first passports issued
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September
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Hardh Fest makes it debut
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The inauguration of the Saint Mother Teresa Cathedral: A testament to diversity and tolerance
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The First edition of DokuFest
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Ethnological Museum opens its doors to the public
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The inaugural “Festivali i Lahutës” celebrates traditional culture
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Kosova Accreditation Agency rejoins the European Association for Quality in Higher Education
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Kosova becomes the 50th member of the European Handball Federation
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The inauguration of PriFilm Fest
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Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) joins the The European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education(ENQA)
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Inauguration of Bear Sanctuary
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October
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IPKO launches 4G services for the first time in Kosova
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Kosova joins the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB)
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“Cold November” wins the hearts of the audience in Zürich Film Festival
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Kosova’s Debut in the Youth Olympic Games
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Kosova Hosts Historic First Official LGBT Pride Parade “In the Name of Love”
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Iconic Patisserie “Elida” joins Kosova’s cultural heritage list
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Petrit Halilaj’s solo exhibit opens at the Tate
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Kosova Curling Federation ascends to membership in World Curling Federation
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Inaugural Women, Peace and Security Forum (WPS) held in Prishtina to honor Madeleine Albright’s legacy and promote female leadership
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Western Balkans Summit 2022 by “The Economist” held in Prishtina
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Rita Ora’s “Shine Ya Light” video celebrates Kosova and its culture
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Herolind Nishevci makes History for Kosova in Karate World Championship
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Kosova Olympic Committee joins the International Committee of Mediterranean Games, marking a milestone in sports diplomacy
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November
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Bad News Eagles makes history by defeating the reigning esports champions, FaZe
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Kosova Joins the Handball World Stage
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Kosova gets full membership in the International Boxing Association (AIBA)
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Kosova MFAD launches its Ulpiana Forum
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Ibrahim Rugova wins first elections in post-war Kosova
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Kosova’s Epic Climb in the UEFA Nations League
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First game of the Kosovar Supercup 2022 that was held abroad in Antalya, Turkey
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Kosova achieves first Guinness World Record with largest origami mosaic in the world
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Festivali I Kënges (RTK)
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Dua Lipa sets a new Guiness World Record
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Kosova’s Pioneering Program for Perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence
December
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Kosova’s first-ever voluntary nationally determined contributions (NDC) for the global climate cause
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Kosova Rugby Federation joins Rugby Europe, signaling another milestone in Kosova’s sporting ascent
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Federation of Auto Sport of Kosova gains membership in the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)
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“Kosova Airlines”, Kosova’s national aviation company, charters a plane with the country’s emblem on its tail. The first-ever time our flag is flown in international airspace.
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Kosova Olympic Committee gains full membership in the International Olympic Committee
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Historic Decision: Transformation of the Kosova Security Force into an Army
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European Championships open in Prishtina
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50 Cent’s historic concert in Prishtina: A milestone for Kosova’s music scene
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Distria Krasniqi and Driton Kuka named world’s best in judo for 2021
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Kosova’s Dritan Kuka, wins his own ‘Gold Medal,’ receiving the IFJ’s Coaching Achievement Award
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Kosovare Asllani awarded Golden Foot
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