Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti has resigned, according to Politika. The reasons for the resignation are not specified, but it comes amid ongoing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia.
Relations between Serbia and Kosovo: historical context
Kosovo, formerly an autonomous region within Serbia, unilaterally declared independence on February 17, 2008. Serbia did not recognize this independence and continues to consider Kosovo its territory.
The conflict between ethnic Albanians and Serbs in Kosovo escalated in 1998, leading to armed confrontation. In 1999, after NATO intervention and the withdrawal of Yugoslav troops,
Kosovo came under UN administration. Since then, the region has been the subject of international negotiations and disputes.
Biography of Albin Kurti
Albin Kurti was born on March 24, 1975 in Pristina. He graduated from the University of Pristina with a degree in Computer Science and Telecommunications. In 1997, he became the vice president of the student union and an organizer of peaceful protests against the Serbian government.
During the conflict in Kosovo, Kurti was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison, but was released in 2001. In 2005, he founded the Self-Determination movement (Vetëvendosje), which advocates for the full independence of Kosovo.
He first became prime minister in February 2020, but his government was overthrown a few months later. In March 2021, he became prime minister again and held the position until his resignation in April 2025.
Albin Kurti’s resignation could affect the further development of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as the internal political situation in the entire region.
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The eldest son of US President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. is planning a tour of Eastern Europe, including visits to Serbia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria. This was reported by the Romanian portal G4Media.ro, citing sources close to the organizers of the events. The visit to Bucharest is scheduled for April 28, a week before the first round of the presidential election in Romania. Trump Jr. is expected to participate in the Trump Business Vision 2025 business event.
This visit comes shortly after his previous trip to Serbia in March 2025, when he met with President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade. During that meeting, they discussed strengthening bilateral relations between Serbia and the United States. According to Open4Business, one of the key goals of the last trip was to assess the potential for the construction of Trump Tower Belgrade, an ambitious real estate project focused on the premium segment. The project is financed by the firm of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and has caused controversy among the Serbian public.
Earlier, in December 2024, Trump Jr. criticized the cancellation of the elections in Romania, calling the decision of the Constitutional Court “an attempt by Soros the Marxist to rig the results and deny the will of the people.” His upcoming visit to the region may be linked to supporting certain political forces and promoting the Trump family’s business interests.
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Serbia has signed a €50 million contract with Eviden, a member of the Atos group, to develop a supercomputer and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The move is aimed at strengthening the country’s position in high-performance computing and AI.
The Serbian Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation has signed an agreement with Eviden, part of the Atos group, worth 50 million euros. The purpose of the contract is to develop a supercomputer and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that should strengthen Serbia’s position in the field of high-performance computing and AI.
According to the ministry, the project will enable Serbia to become a regional leader in digital technologies and provide opportunities for research and innovation. The supercomputer is expected to be used in various fields, including medicine, energy, and environmental protection.
Global investment in supercomputers
The world’s largest countries are actively investing in the development of supercomputers and related technologies.
China: In 2025, China plans to allocate about 398.12 billion yuan (approximately 55 billion US dollars) for research and development, in particular in the field of semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
THE UNITED STATES: In 2024, the US Department of Energy announced a budget of $425 million for the construction of two new supercomputers – Sierra and Summit. These systems are intended for scientific research and simulations, including nuclear testing.
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In recent years, Serbia has been actively granting citizenship to foreign nationals, especially from Russia, using the naturalization procedure as an exception. According to the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Serbia, the government may grant citizenship to individuals if their admission is of interest to the state.
According to the Serbian media outlet Nedeljnik, at least four Russian oligarchs were granted Serbian citizenship in 2025:
Oleg Boyko – estimated to be worth $1.5 billion.
Sergei Lomakin – worth about $1.2 billion.
Yevgeny Strshalkovsky and Yuri Kushnerov – the exact amounts are not disclosed, but are likely to be several hundred million dollars.
The decision to grant citizenship was made by the Serbian government under the leadership of former Prime Minister Milos Vucevic. The formal basis for this was “interest for the Republic of Serbia”, according to Article 19 of the Law on Citizenship. However, the specific reasons and criteria for these individuals to receive Serbian passports remain unclear, especially given the lack of information about their previous business ties to Serbia.
So far, there is no data on whether the new Serbian citizens plan to develop business in the country. However, experts speculate that the granting of citizenship may be related to the desire to attract investment and capital to Serbia. In recent years, Russian entrepreneurs have been actively buying up real estate in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Serbian resorts.
Statistics on citizenship and residence permits for Russians:
2022: Of the 84 foreign nationals who received Serbian citizenship by government decision, almost two-thirds were Russians.
From February 2022 to December 2024: Russian citizens submitted 73,197 applications for temporary residence in Serbia, of which more than 90% were approved.
February 2025: The number of Russians actually living in Serbia is estimated at 80,000-110,000.
Reasons for granting citizenship
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has previously stated that the accelerated granting of citizenship to Russians and Ukrainians is due to a shortage of labor in the country. Priority is given to those who open companies and create jobs for Serbian citizens. However, in the case of Russian billionaires, it is unclear how their citizenship contributes to the development of the Serbian economy.
Thus, Serbia continues to use the granting of citizenship as a tool to attract investment and business ties. However, the lack of transparency in the criteria for naturalization raises questions about the real motives behind such decisions. Against the backdrop of the geopolitical situation, the interest of Russian businessmen in the Serbian passport is likely to be related not only to investment opportunities, but also to the possibility of obtaining a new legal status in Europe.
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The Chinese company SHAC will invest 40 million euros in the construction of a plant in Novi Sad, Serbia. The company has already signed an agreement with the German automaker BMW. The plant is expected to open by the end of 2025, with the first serial deliveries to European customers scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
Other Chinese investment projects in Serbia:
Energy sector: In May 2024, the Serbian Ministry of Mines and Energy signed two agreements with Chinese companies totaling about €2.7 billion. These investments include the construction of an oil and petroleum product refinery in Smederevo and the construction of a solar panel plant in Paracin.
Infrastructure: The Chinese company Shandong High-speed Group is involved in the construction of the Belgrade-Zrenjanin-Novi Sad highway, as well as in the reconstruction project of the Constantine the Great airport in Niš.
Automotive industry: Mei Ta has invested 60 million euros in the construction of a plant for the production of automotive components in Obrenovac.
These projects demonstrate the expansion of Chinese investment in various sectors of the Serbian economy, contributing to industrial development and job creation in the region.
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MediGroup becomes part of Finnish Mehiläinen in the largest deal on the private healthcare market in Central and Eastern Europe
Finnish medical group Mehiläinen acquires the largest private healthcare network in Serbia, MediGroup, in the largest private healthcare transaction in Central and Eastern Europe.
MediGroup, founded in 2013, comprises 13 clinics, three maternity hospitals, two laboratory centers and three laboratories across Serbia. The network provides a wide range of medical services, including diagnostics, outpatient and inpatient care.
Mehiläinen, a leading Finnish operator of medical services, is already present in the markets of Sweden, Germany and Latvia. The purchase of MediGroup opens up an opportunity for the company to strengthen its position in Southeastern Europe and increase patients’ access to high quality healthcare.
Mikko Vetterviri, Director of Mehiläinen International, said that the move is in line with the company’s strategy of international expansion and introduction of new technologies in medicine. He emphasized that the investment in the Serbian market is driven by its high growth potential and the growing demand for private healthcare.
Closing of the transaction is expected after regulatory approvals. In the future it is planned to modernize MediGroup’s medical centers, expand the range of medical services and introduce digital technologies, which are already used by Mehiläinen’s patients in other countries.
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