AGP Executive Report

Digital Culture: An online radio platform is bringing Romani language and culture to audiences in Kosovo, opening a new space for community voices. Balkan Film: Rastko Šejić’s one-minute anti-war animation “War Noon,” inspired by a poem by Živojin Rakočević, has been selected for Madrid’s FESCIMED festival in December.

Media Safety: A Klan Kosova crew was attacked while filming in Ferizaj on October 9. One suspect has been detained, and three others are being sought. Film: Kosovo poet Živojin Rakočević’s work inspired War Noon, an animated anti-war short selected for Madrid’s FESCIMED festival in December, where it will compete alongside 18 films. Kosovo Culture Online: A new digital radio initiative is bringing Romani language and culture to audiences in Kosovo. Dua Lipa: The singer shared Paris Fashion Week looks this week; she recently visited Prishtina for her cousin’s wedding, where she danced with her father.

Kosovan Pop Culture: Dua Lipa shared a glimpse of her Paris Fashion Week style, following a recent visit to Prishtina for her cousin’s wedding, where she danced with her father. Film: “War Noon,” a one-minute anti-war animation based on Kosovo poet Živojin Rakočević’s poem, has been selected for Madrid’s FESCIMED festival. Romani Culture: A digital initiative is bringing Romani language and culture online in Kosovo.

Dua Lipa: The Kosovo-Albanian pop star shared Paris Fashion Week looks, after posting a video of herself dancing at her cousin’s wedding in Prishtina. Kosovo-linked Cinema: Rastko Šejić’s animated short Ratno podne has been selected for Madrid’s FESCIMED festival. Inspired by a poem by Kosovo poet Živojin Rakočević, the anti-war film explores the human cost of conflict. Romani Culture: A new digital radio voice is helping bring Romani language and culture online in Kosovo.

Media Safety: A Klan Kosova crew was physically attacked while filming in Ferizaj on October 9. One person has been detained and three others are being sought. Regional Cinema: Serbian animated short Ratno podne (War Noon), an anti-war film about the human cost of conflict, has been selected for Madrid’s Festival of Engaged Film. Romani Culture: A new digital radio initiative is bringing Romani language and culture to audiences in Kosovo.

Regional Film: Serbian animated short Ratno podne has entered Madrid’s FESCIMED festival, where its anti-war story draws on a poem by Kosovo poet Živojin Rakočević. Kosovo’s Music Links: James Blunt’s Kosovo connection is back in the spotlight: before becoming a pop star, he served there as a British Army captain on NATO peacekeeping duty. Dua Lipa: The Kosovo-born singer shared Paris Fashion Week looks after recently attending her cousin’s Albanian wedding in Prishtina, where she danced with her father. Romani Culture: A feature explores how radio is finding a digital voice to bring Romani language and culture to audiences in Kosovo.

Music & Style: Dua Lipa shared Paris Fashion Week looks, after recently celebrating her cousin’s wedding in Prishtina. Streaming: SkyShowtime has launched on Titan OS-powered Philips and Sharp TVs in Kosovo, bringing Hollywood films, series and family shows to viewers. Culture: A new digital initiative is bringing Romani language and culture online in Kosovo.

Streaming: SkyShowtime is now available on Titan OS-powered Philips and Sharp TVs in Kosovo, bringing Hollywood films, series and family shows to local viewers. Romani Culture: Prizren’s Radio Romano Avazo is taking its Romani-language programming online, turning cultural broadcasts into podcasts available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and its website. The project gives Roma audiences a lasting digital space for their language and stories.

Presidential Election: Justina Shiroka-Pula, head of Kosovo’s Academy of Sciences and Arts, has been elected president, avoiding another snap election. Albania’s leaders congratulated her, pledging support for Kosovo’s European path. Romani Voices: Prizren community station Radio Romano Avazo is bringing its Romani-language programmes online as podcasts, helping preserve the language, culture and stories for audiences beyond the radio. Streaming: SkyShowtime is now available on Titan OS-powered Philips and Sharp TVs in Kosovo, adding Hollywood films, series and family entertainment to the region’s viewing options.

Kosovo Politics: Kosovo MPs narrowly avoided another snap election by electing Justina Shiroka Pula as President, a last-minute constitutional fix ahead of a deadline. Civic Space & Media: Civil society leaders in Pristina warned that restrictive NGO rules and smear campaigns are squeezing activism and independent journalism, calling civic space “a precondition for a functioning democracy.” Protests in Pristina: Police reported injuries and arrests after clashes during KLA war-veterans protests, with tear gas and water cannons used. Arts & Culture Tech: Radio Romano Avazo is moving Romani-language audio online, turning long-running radio content into podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and its website. Arts & Entertainment: Titan OS added SkyShowtime to Philips and Sharp smart TVs across Kosovo and the region. Sports & Culture: UEFA opened an investigation into an alleged spitting incident involving Ireland and Israel during a Nations League match in Serbia. Film Industry: Warsaw Co-Production Forum unveiled 16 selected European projects for its upcoming edition. Arts & Music: A chamber music program featuring Periklis Koukos is set to be staged at Megaron.

Arts & Media Tech: Titan OS is bringing SkyShowtime to Philips and Sharp smart TVs across Kosovo and 21 other European markets, expanding direct home-screen access to movies, series and family content. Local Culture & Community Radio: Radio Romano Avazo is moving Romani-language programming online by turning its audio into podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and its website, keeping Romani voices present as listening habits shift. Arts Education: A “Discover the Harp” workshop in the UK will let complete beginners learn simple melodies and take home a small portable harp made in Wales by a Kosovo and Afghanistan veteran. Film & TV Industry: Alcon is launching Alcon International Studios and plans UK series adaptations of its movie library, including Prisoners and P.S. I Love You. Kosovo Journalism Safety: KosovoNews journalist Jeton Sopa was physically pushed while covering protests near the Kosovo Assembly; the Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemned the attack and urged respect for media work. Sports, but with cultural spillover: Ireland’s Nations League clashes with Israel—played in neutral venues amid protests and tense press moments—continue to dominate regional headlines, with fallout and calls for future separation.

Arts & Community: Kosovo-linked stories of craft and culture keep popping up: a “Red Dress Project” exhibition is set to tour Bridport next year, built from over a million stitches by women and girls across 51 countries, including survivors from Kosovo and other war-affected places. Music & Performance: A chamber music portrait of Periklis Koukos is staged at Megaron, pairing instrumental works with songs featuring soprano Maria Kosovitsa and pianist Dimitris Koukos. Film & TV Industry: Alcon is launching an international studio division in the UK and plans to adapt major films into TV series, with titles like “Prisoners” and “Insomnia” in the mix. Arts, Safety & Rights: KosovoNews journalist Jeton Sopa was physically attacked while covering protests outside the Kosovo Assembly, prompting condemnation from the Association of Journalists of Kosovo. Sports as Culture (Kosovo angle): Coverage around the Ireland–Israel Nations League spotlighted how politics spills into sport, with Kosovo mentioned in the wider window context.

Kosovo War Trauma & Healing: Kosovo citizens protest the Hague conviction of four former KLA leaders, with coverage focusing on how war-related trauma and stigma still shape everyday life and mental health. Kosovo Journalism Under Pressure: KosovoNews journalist Jeton Sopa was physically pushed while covering protests outside the Kosovo Assembly, prompting a strong condemnation from the Association of Journalists of Kosovo. Music & Craft Access: A “Discover the Harp” workshop in Kosovo’s community orbit lets complete beginners learn simple melodies on a small Welsh-made harp—each participant takes one home. Football, Politics, and Tension: Ireland’s Nations League double-header with Israel ends in a 1-1 draw in Serbia, behind closed doors, after a week of protests, handshake refusals, and a chaotic press conference that UEFA later defended. Sporting Results, Big Names: Portugal reach Nations League quarterfinals without Cristiano Ronaldo, while Germany are held by Greece—another reminder that Kosovo’s wider region is watching European sport closely.

Nations League Fallout: Ireland and Israel ended their second UEFA Nations League meeting 1-1 in Serbia’s Bačka Topola, with Troy Parrott’s first-half penalty cancelled out after the break, but the match was overshadowed by fresh off-pitch tension, including a reported spitting allegation and a chaotic pre-match press conference that UEFA said it handled. Player Welfare & Future Fixtures: Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrímsson said UEFA should consider keeping the teams apart in future, arguing the repeated clashes have taken a toll on players. Handshake Protest: Both sides again refused to shake hands, while captains and players marked the moment with black armbands and anthem gestures. Kosovo in the Spotlight: With Ireland’s group rivals including Kosovo, the window’s wider context keeps Kosovo’s position in European sport and media attention front and center. Pop Culture Glance: Celebrity Traitors viewers were surprised by James Blunt’s past military career, adding another entertainment talking point to the week.

Kosovo in the spotlight on TV: UEFA Nations League coverage includes Kosovo vs Austria (FS2), with match listings also showing Austria vs Kosovo earlier in the week—good news for local sports fans following regional teams. Ireland–Israel fixture fallout: Republic of Ireland and Israel meet again in the Nations League at TSC Arena in Bačka Topola, Serbia, behind closed doors, after a week of protests, a chaotic press conference, and renewed debate over player welfare and alleged racism. FAI and UEFA pressure: Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says UEFA should consider keeping the teams apart, while Israel’s coach insists focus stays on football amid claims and counterclaims. Local sports culture, global entertainment: The week also brought lighter pop-culture hits, including coverage of James Blunt on Celebrity Traitors, plus a Kosovo-linked sports milestone: Fehn Foss wins silver at the 2026 IFMA Muay Thai World Championships in Deçan.

Ireland–Israel Football Fallout: Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson says UEFA should consider keeping Ireland and Israel apart in future draws, arguing the situation has harmed player welfare after a chaotic press build-up in Serbia and fresh racism allegations. FAI Under Pressure: Israel’s coach Ran Ben Shimon insisted his focus is “on the pitch,” while the FAI faces scrutiny over claims of racist “monkey” chants and how it handled the media clash. Kosovo in the Spotlight (Sport): Deçan hosted the 2026 IFMA Muay Thai World Championships, where Kosovo-based Lotus Fitness fighter Fehn Foss won silver for Team Canada. Kosovo Arts & Culture (Local): Berea filmmaker wins a lifetime achievement award in Kosovo, adding to a busy week of regional arts recognition. Pop Culture: Celebrity Traitors fans are buzzing over James Blunt’s military backstory and his “prevented World War 3” lore as the show returns. Sports TV Listings: Multiple outlets published Sunday match schedules, keeping Kosovo audiences plugged into international entertainment.