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Kosovo Is Still Pushing for Recognition — Now It’s Building an Army

Ejup Maqedonci has worn three uniforms over the past 27 years: first as a young rebel fighting for Kosovar independence, then as a member of an interim humanitarian body, and now as defense minister shaping the nation’s military.

A member of the Kosovo Security Force walks past a NATO peacekeeping mission helicopter during the military exercise "Wolf Arrow" in the village of Babaj Bokes, south-western Kosovo in October.
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Jobless Grads Get Lifeline From Tech in Europe’s Youngest State

From the rooftop terrace of Kosovo’s innovation center, Shpend Lila pointed out a red-brick building on a recent weekday morning. Originally the headquarters of a local publishing agency, the modernist structure was Pristina’s tallest for decades. Today, it is dwarfed by high-rises housing a growing mix of tech companies — including SPEEEX, a business processing outsource firm on track to become the country’s first unicorn.

The warehouse of startup Gjirafa, a regional leader in e-commerce.
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Magyar Says Hungary Should Eventually Adopt the Euro

Election winner Peter Magyar said Hungary’s adoption is in the nation’s interest, adding he wasn’t able to give a specific target date for the switchover.

Peter Magyar speaks at a news conference following his election victory, in Budapest, on April 13. Photographer: Akos Stiller/Bloomberg
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Magyar Says Hungary Should Eventually Adopt the Euro

Election winner Peter Magyar said Hungary’s adoption is in the nation’s interest, adding he wasn’t able to give a specific target date for the switchover.

Peter Magyar speaks at a news conference following his election victory, in Budapest, on April 13. Photographer: Akos Stiller/Bloomberg
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