A two-day workshop on  ways to improve the recording of hate crimes  was organized on 11 and 12 July in Prishtinë/Priština by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Police.

In addition to reinforcing their understanding of the OSCE’s approach to hate crime, workshop participants identified a series of additional improvements in the way local authorities monitor and record hate crimes. Participants also agreed to establish a permanent national mechanism to co-ordinate hate crime data collection.

"Police recording is the key point of entry for information about hate crimes into the criminal justice system. But, the police cannot operate alone," said Ales Giao Hanek, ODIHR Hate Crime Officer. "Co-ordination between all the agencies concerned is crucial, and political support will be required to make the changes identified and agreed upon by participants."

Workshop participants included Kosovo Police specialists responsible for recording and managing crime statistics from all eight policing districts. Police and Prosecution Service focal points on hate crimes took part, as well as representatives from the Kosovo Judicial Institute.

This workshop follows up on an event held in May 2015, which mapped hate crime data collection in Kosovo.

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During her visit to Kosovo from 7 to 10 June 2016, the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Astrid Thors focused on education, implementation of the framework of language rights and access to justice.

The High Commissioner continues to urge for the adoption of the Strategy for the Protection and Promotion of Language Rights, contending that it will make the implementation of legislation more efficient and improve the quality and the consistency of different language versions of legal acts. “When in place, the strategy will lead to positive results quickly,” said Thors.

The visit included Prishtinë/Priština, Mitrovicë/Mitrovica, Prizren, Janjevë/Janjevo and Gračanica/Gracanicë where Thors met with ministers, local authorities, media representatives, judges, university professors and students, as well as representatives of the international community. The High Commissioner was joined in several meetings by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo Jean-Claude Schlumberger.

Thors commended the recent adoption of an administrative instruction of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, which will make it easier for members of non-majority communities to pursue studies at universities in Kosovo as it, among others issues, improves the functioning of the existing quota system.

Whilst visiting the University of Prizren, the High Commissioner expressed concern that courses taught in Turkish and Bosnian have not yet received official accreditation for the next academic year. Such courses cater to the fundamental needs of non-majority communities in Kosovo. “I encourage relevant authorities to take urgent measures so that these options remain available also the next academic year,” said Thors.

High Commissioner Thors discussed extensively with a number of stakeholders the prospective establishment of the Association/Community of Serb majority municipalities as well as ways to overcome the current stalemate in the process. She heard views on the need to respect the relevant legal framework but also to meet the expectations of concerned communities, in north Kosovo as elsewhere. Thors also noted the concerns expressed by Serbs living outside Serb majority municipalities, as well as non-Serb non-majority communities, who fear they will not benefit from the process.

In several meetings Thors pointed to the need to improve access to justice for all non-majority communities, to thoroughly follow up on crimes targeting them, as well as to fully enforce their property rights. “When such crimes are investigated and prosecuted, it sends a powerful and reassuring message to non-majority communities that their rights will be effectively protected by the authorities.”

On the last day of her visit, Thors attended a class of Serbian language instruction for Kosovo Albanian officials from the municipality of Prishtinë/Priština, part of a flagship partnership project on language acquisition by municipal officials sponsored by the Office of the Language Commissioner and the HCNM, with German funding, and implemented by the ECMI Kosovo.

The visit served to underline the importance attached by the High Commissioner to language learning as a key building block for integrated societies: “Speaking more than one language is beneficial, both for the person who speaks them and for society as a whole; it is even more important for local government officials, who regularly engage with members of public, to be able to communicate with every person in their community.”

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A two-day workshop on  ways to improve the recording of hate crimes  was organized on 11 and 12 July in Prishtinë/Priština by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Police.

In addition to reinforcing their understanding of the OSCE’s approach to hate crime, workshop participants identified a series of additional improvements in the way local authorities monitor and record hate crimes. Participants also agreed to establish a permanent national mechanism to co-ordinate hate crime data collection.

"Police recording is the key point of entry for information about hate crimes into the criminal justice system. But, the police cannot operate alone," said Ales Giao Hanek, ODIHR Hate Crime Officer. "Co-ordination between all the agencies concerned is crucial, and political support will be required to make the changes identified and agreed upon by participants."

Workshop participants included Kosovo Police specialists responsible for recording and managing crime statistics from all eight policing districts. Police and Prosecution Service focal points on hate crimes took part, as well as representatives from the Kosovo Judicial Institute.

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PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 27 June 2016 – The OSCE Mission together with the Kosovo Police will hold a two-day conference on preventing violent extremism and radicalization, starting tomorrow in Prishtinë/Priština. 

The conference will gather representatives of law enforcement agencies, religious communities, civil society, academia and media, and will explore a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing the threats of violent extremism and radicalization in Kosovo.

Participants will also elaborate on measures taken so far to prevent violent extremism and radicalization, as well as the challenges they face.

Major Fatos Makolli, Director of the Directorate against Terrorism of the Kosovo Police, and Naim Hoxha, Organized Crime Advisor at the OSCE Mission, will deliver opening remarks.

Media representatives are invited to attend the opening of the conference on Tuesday, 28 June 2016, at the Hotel Sirius in Prishtinë/Priština, starting at 09:30 hrs. 

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During her visit to Kosovo from 7 to 10 June 2016, the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Astrid Thors focused on education, implementation of the framework of language rights and access to justice.

The High Commissioner continues to urge for the adoption of the Strategy for the Protection and Promotion of Language Rights, contending that it will make the implementation of legislation more efficient and improve the quality and the consistency of different language versions of legal acts. “When in place, the strategy will lead to positive results quickly,” said Thors.

The visit included Prishtinë/Priština, Mitrovicë/Mitrovica, Prizren, Janjevë/Janjevo and Gračanica/Gracanicë where Thors met with ministers, local authorities, media representatives, judges, university professors and students, as well as representatives of the international community. The High Commissioner was joined in several meetings by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo Jean-Claude Schlumberger.

Thors commended the recent adoption of an administrative instruction of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, which will make it easier for members of non-majority communities to pursue studies at universities in Kosovo as it, among others issues, improves the functioning of the existing quota system.

Whilst visiting the University of Prizren, the High Commissioner expressed concern that courses taught in Turkish and Bosnian have not yet received official accreditation for the next academic year. Such courses cater to the fundamental needs of non-majority communities in Kosovo. “I encourage relevant authorities to take urgent measures so that these options remain available also the next academic year,” said Thors.

High Commissioner Thors discussed extensively with a number of stakeholders the prospective establishment of the Association/Community of Serb majority municipalities as well as ways to overcome the current stalemate in the process. She heard views on the need to respect the relevant legal framework but also to meet the expectations of concerned communities, in north Kosovo as elsewhere. Thors also noted the concerns expressed by Serbs living outside Serb majority municipalities, as well as non-Serb non-majority communities, who fear they will not benefit from the process.

In several meetings Thors pointed to the need to improve access to justice for all non-majority communities, to thoroughly follow up on crimes targeting them, as well as to fully enforce their property rights. “When such crimes are investigated and prosecuted, it sends a powerful and reassuring message to non-majority communities that their rights will be effectively protected by the authorities.”

On the last day of her visit, Thors attended a class of Serbian language instruction for Kosovo Albanian officials from the municipality of Prishtinë/Priština, part of a flagship partnership project on language acquisition by municipal officials sponsored by the Office of the Language Commissioner and the HCNM, with German funding, and implemented by the ECMI Kosovo.

The visit served to underline the importance attached by the High Commissioner to language learning as a key building block for integrated societies: “Speaking more than one language is beneficial, both for the person who speaks them and for society as a whole; it is even more important for local government officials, who regularly engage with members of public, to be able to communicate with every person in their community.”

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PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 14 March 2016 - The OSCE Mission in Kosovo held today the first of a series of four roundtables to be held this month on the ways to secure financing for the public service broadcaster, Radio Television Kosovo (RTK).

Through these roundtables, the Mission will consult a wide range of experts - journalists, Members of Parliament, academia, representatives of NGOs and media institutions - on the impact of the lack of financing on the public service broadcaster and its editorial policy, as well as on its further development.

The RTK has been without sustainable financing since 2009 when a court suspended the funding of RTK  through household electricity bills, citing human rights and discrimination concerns.

“We are in 2016 and alternative and viable funding options for the financing of RTK are still being considered, pending a final decision. On-going issues pertaining to the financing mechanisms and to the Law on RTK have to urgently be solved,” said Ambassador Jean-Claude Schlumberger, Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo.

“Without sustainable financing, the public broadcaster cannot develop into a full-fledged service provider for its audience. In addition, the already-existing delays with the digitalization process are exacerbated by this lack of funding,” he added.  

The roundtables will be followed-up with a regional conference in April, with experts from the Western Balkans and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), to come up with recommendations, for relevant institutions to consider while amending and implementing the Law on RTK.

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PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 3 May 2016 – Respectable standards of freedom of press have been achieved in Kosovo over the years, creating a vibrant and diverse media scene - but these efforts need to continue in order to address remaining challenges, said Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo Jean-Claude Schlumberger today on World Press Freedom Day.

“Freedom of the media in Kosovo is periodically violated, when journalists face intimidation, threats and sometimes even physical attacks. There were 27 cases of violence against journalists in 2015 and at least five cases during the first quarter of 2016,” he said.

Ambassador Schlumberger called on the law enforcement structures and the institutions of justice to enhance the level of priority given to countering intimidation against journalists and reach tangible results in processing cases of violence against journalists without delay.  

“Unfettered and professional media are the cornerstone of democracy,” he said. “On this day, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo acknowledges the importance of the media for building a democratic society. We also take the opportunity to commend the hard work and dedication of many journalists in Kosovo who reflect the spirit and values of media freedoms and professionalism. At the same time, we call on all institutions to do their utmost to further the respect for press freedoms and the right of the public to be informed.”

Schlumberger urged media regulators to ensure a conducive media environment and follow up closely on any breaches of ethical codes of conduct by audio-visual, print, and online media.

“To mark World Press Freedom Day, the Mission will support three televised debates promoting freedom of expression and freedom of media, in Albanian and Serbian languages,” said Schlumberger.

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PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 9 May 2016 – A ten-day school of journalism organized by the OSCE Mission for around 20 young people from northern Kosovo started today in Mitrovica/Mitrovicё North.

In the course of the programme, led by Davor Glavaš, a renowned journalist and lecturer at the University of Zagreb, participants will gain practical knowledge in reporting, writing skills and the use of social media and new technologies, such as blogs and web portals. Enhancing these skills will help them in their careers as well as contribute to media pluralism in Kosovo.

“For democratic societies it is crucial to have well educated journalists able to report in an objective, factual and independent manner. It is also important to provide aspiring young people with education opportunities to pursue a career in journalism,” said Christopher Tuetsch, Director of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo Democratization Department. “With this activity the OSCE Mission aims to help media outlets in northern Kosovo strengthen their human capacities and enhance information pluralism offered to the public.”

Following the successful completion of the programme, the top four candidates will be selected to participate in a six-month apprenticeship programme, to be implemented jointly with four media outlets in northern Kosovo: TV Mir, Radio Kosovska Mitrovica, Radio Kontakt Plus and the KoSSev web portal.

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From 16 to 20 May 2016 in Budva, Montenegro, the OSCE Mission organized a training course for 45 legal professionals from northern Kosovo on international human rights standards during trial proceedings.

Participants, who are candidates to join the reintegrated justice system in northern Kosovo, were briefed and engaged in in-depth discussions on the human rights requirements, international standards and best practices in ensuring a fair trial.

The training consisted of presentations and lectures on international human rights standards, search tools for the European Court of Human Rights database, rights of access to justice and equality in the administration of justice, right to a public hearing, right to be presumed innocent and privilege against self-incrimination, protection of victims and witnesses, the equality of arms principle and the right to a hearing before a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law.

“The justice system in the northern Kosovo has been dysfunctional for years now. Such a situation negatively impacted both the rule of law, proper delivery of justice and the observance of fundamental human rights, including the right of access to justice and the right to trial within a reasonable time,” said Jean-Claude Schlumberger, Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo. “The aim of this training was two-fold: enhance participants’ awareness of the importance of promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in the courtroom but also encourage them to use pertinent international mechanisms in their daily work.”

Nikola Kabašić, a leading representative of the judicial community in northern Kosovo, said: “Continuous and systematic education of professionals whose main responsibility is to promote, implement and protect human rights is an obligation of all local and international institutions and organizations. That is why this training is important because the level of democracy of one society is measured by the extent of respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms.”

Kosovo Deputy Minister of Justice, Nusret Hoxha, who was a guest at the training course noted the Ministry’s support as well as the need for local judges and prosecutors to be given additional opportunities to become familiar with best international practices in the justice sector.  

The course was held following a needs assessment conducted by the OSCE Mission, which highlighted the need to engage in educational programs as a priority in building the capacities of judicial professionals in the north.

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Kosovo recorded a Current Account deficit of 8.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Kosovo averaged -9.09 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -3.40 percent in 2013 and a record low of -24.33 percent in 2000. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Kosovo Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kosovo recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Kosovo averaged -0.02 percent of GDP from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7.17 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -4.58 percent of GDP in 2004. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Kosovo Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Military Expenditure in Kosovo increased to 59.80 USD Million in 2018 from 57.30 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Kosovo averaged 41.49 USD Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 59.80 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 0.80 USD Million in 2008.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Kosovo was last recorded at 4193.60 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Kosovo is equivalent to 33 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Kosovo averaged 3176.93 USD from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4193.60 USD in 2018 and a record low of 1920 USD in 2000. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Kosovo was last recorded at 10104.68 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Kosovo, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 57 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita Ppp in Kosovo averaged 7654.89 USD from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10104.68 USD in 2018 and a record low of 4626.33 USD in 2000. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kosovo GDP per Capita Ppp - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Kosovo increased to 6658.60 EUR Million in 2018 from 6296.90 EUR Million in 2017. GDP Constant Prices in Kosovo averaged 5164.21 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6658.60 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 3616.10 EUR Million in 2008. This page provides - Kosovo GDP Current Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Spending in Kosovo increased to 5650.60 EUR Million in 2018 from 5198 EUR Million in 2017. Consumer Spending in Kosovo averaged 4502.71 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5650.60 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 3292 EUR Million in 2008. This page provides - Kosovo Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Kosovo increased to 939.60 EUR Million in 2018 from 847.70 EUR Million in 2017. Government Spending in Kosovo averaged 784.05 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 939.60 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 620.80 EUR Million in 2008. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Kosovo Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kosovo increased to 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018 from 1827.20 EUR Million in 2017. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Kosovo averaged 1461.87 EUR Million from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1966.90 EUR Million in 2018 and a record low of 979.90 EUR Million in 2008. This page provides - Kosovo Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Kosovo is ranked 57 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Kosovo deteriorated to 57 in 2019 from 44 in 2018. Ease Of Doing Business in Kosovo averaged 54.83 from 2014 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 64 in 2015 and a record low of 40 in 2017. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page provides - Kosovo Ease Of Doing Business- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Terrorism Index in Kosovo decreased to 2.26 in 2018 from 2.69 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Kosovo averaged 2.39 from 2008 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2.90 in 2008 and a record low of 1.74 in 2011. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact). This page provides - Kosovo Terrorism Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Electricity Production in Kosovo increased to 1338.10 Gigawatt-hour in the third quarter of 2019 from 1181.80 Gigawatt-hour in the second quarter of 2019. Electricity Production in Kosovo averaged 1435.64 Gigawatt-hour from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1802.10 Gigawatt-hour in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 889.60 Gigawatt-hour in the third quarter of 2014. This page provides - Kosovo Electricity Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Kosovo increased to 96709 in June of 2018 from 95313 in May of 2018. Unemployed Persons in Kosovo averaged 261849.03 from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 339591 in February of 2010 and a record low of 82205 in October of 2017. In Kosovo, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page provides - Kosovo Unemployed Persons - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Kosovo decreased to 504 EUR/Month in December from 505 EUR/Month in November of 2018. Wages in Kosovo averaged 331 EUR/Month from 2005 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 526 EUR/Month in June of 2018 and a record low of 168 EUR/Month in November of 2006. In Kosovo, wages are benchmarked using average monthly earnings. This page provides - Kosovo Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Kosovo decreased to 106.40 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 136.40 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Kosovo averaged 148.40 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 196.60 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2017 and a record low of 91.40 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2019. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Kosovo decreased to 173.50 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 195.70 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Construction in Kosovo averaged 103.54 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 195.70 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 34.10 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2011. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Kosovo increased to 235.30 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 220.70 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Manufacturing in Kosovo averaged 154.57 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 235.30 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 91.10 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2017. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Kosovo increased to 46 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 41 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Kosovo averaged 34.04 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 46.10 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of 22.70 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2016. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Public Administration in Kosovo increased to 129 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 128.60 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Public Administration in Kosovo averaged 136.98 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 226 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 102.10 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2015. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Public Administration- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Kosovo increased to 295 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 208.50 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in Kosovo averaged 177.71 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 295 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 97.50 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2012. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Kosovo increased to 91 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 76.40 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Kosovo averaged 56.74 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 91 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 37.40 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2016. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Kosovo decreased to 55 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 55.40 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in Kosovo averaged 46.75 EUR Million from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 68.20 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 31 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2011. This page provides - Kosovo Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Credit in Kosovo increased to 1095.10 EUR Million in November from 1088.70 EUR Million in October of 2019. Consumer Credit in Kosovo averaged 453.23 EUR Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1095.10 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 0.50 EUR Million in September of 2002. This page provides - Kosovo Consumer Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Kosovo increased to 1907.20 EUR Million in November from 1886 EUR Million in October of 2019. Loans To Private Sector in Kosovo averaged 884.31 EUR Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1907.20 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 3.30 EUR Million in December of 2000. This page provides - Kosovo Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.