LDK keeps Pristina, LVV takes Mitrovica

The first LDK will lead municipalities with around 460 thousand inhabitants.

The Democratic League of Kosovo and the Vetevendosje Movement have won local elections in seven municipalities each. But based on the number of residents, according to the 2024 census, the LDK will have "more power" as it will lead municipalities with about 100 thousand more residents than the municipalities won by the VV.

The LDK won on Sunday in Pristina, with the largest number of residents in Kosovo, as well as in Peja, Viti, Dragash and Junik. It had previously also won in Lipjan and Istog.

Although it won one municipality less than VV, the Democratic Party of Kosovo won in municipalities with more inhabitants and is second in this division. The PDK won in Prizren, Ferizaj, Skenderaj, Vushtrri, Kaçanik and Hani i Elezit. In total, it leads in municipalities with around 390 thousand inhabitants.  

The Vetëvendosje Movement won in Gjilan and South Mitrovica, two of the seven largest centers in Kosovo. The party also won in Podujeva, Shtime and Kamenica in the first round and in Fushë Kosova and Obiliq in the second round. In total, the party leads in municipalities with about 350 thousand inhabitants.

Meanwhile, the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo has won in five municipalities with around 220 thousand inhabitants. It has won in Gjakova, Suhareka, Rahovec, Klina and Deçan.

Although it won in 10 municipalities with a Serb majority, the Serbian List leads in municipalities with around 65 thousand inhabitants.

Malisheva with around 42 thousand inhabitants and Drenas with 47 thousand are led by Nisma and Ramiz Lladrovci as an independent candidate.

Also in terms of the area of ​​the territory out of the total number of municipalities, LDK has the most with about 2700 square kilometers. LVV with about 2100 square kilometers, PDK with about 1990 square kilometers, AAK with about 1830 square kilometers, and Srpska List with about 1700 square kilometers.  

Çeku congratulates Rama: I wish Pristina to emerge from chaos

Hajrulla Çeku, candidate of the Vetëvendosje Movement, congratulated Përparim Rama of the Democratic League of Kosovo on his victory in the runoff in Pristina.

Çeku said he wished Rama victory and that Pristina "come out of the chaos it has entered."

He has pledged his commitment to Pristina and opposition in the Municipal Assembly.

"This campaign and my meetings with you throughout this period have been an extraordinary experience for me. I would not trade the warm feeling you have given me for anything. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every vote and for every effort you have made for the change we believed in together. There are many of us, and this gives me strength and confidence for the future of Pristina. This race showed how many people want a better Pristina. I congratulate Mr. Rama on his victory and I sincerely wish our capital, Pristina, to truly emerge from the chaos it has entered", Çeku wrote on Facebook. "As the VETËVENDOSJE! Movement, we will ensure that from the opposition in the Pristina Municipal Assembly we remain close to the citizens and follow every step that the future government will take, ensuring that the interests of the citizens and the city are protected until the end".

Rama won in the runoff with about 2800 more votes than Çeku.

Rama: Pristina showed that it does not want the blockade

The re-elected mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama, at the festive rally after the November 9th runoff, said that the citizens of Pristina once again showed that they want development, not stagnation. 

In his speech after his victory over Vetëvendosje's Hajrulla Çeku, Rama said that Pristina is now becoming a metropolis.

"Pristina has shown that it has development, it has shown that it does not want to be blocked. We are moving forward towards development. We started four years ago with major projects for the transformation of our beloved capital. It is not a small place, we are now making Pristina a metropolis together," he said.

Rama has also called on the central government to be cooperative with the capital.

"I call on the current government in office and any future government to be cooperative with the capital because the capital is the heart of all of Kosovo and our nation, therefore anyone who comes to the central level must be cooperative. You know that I have promised 1.5 billion in investments, so together we will transform the capital of the heart," he said.

The CEC announces the preliminary results

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The Central Election Commission has announced the preliminary results for the runoff race.

According to the results, the LDK won the most municipalities in the second round. Përparim Rama won in Prishtina, Gazmend Muhaxheri in Peja, Bexhet Xheladini in Dragash, Ruzhdi Shehu in Junik and Sokol Haliti in Viti.

The LVV with Faton Peci won in South Mitrovica, Alban Hyseni in Gjilan, Halil Thaçi in Obiliq and Valon Prebreza in Fushë-Kosovo Polje.

AAK came first in Gjakova with Ardian Gjini, Bali Muharremaj in Suhareka, Smajl Latifi in Rahovec and Zenun Elezaj in Klina.

The PDK won in Prizren with Shaqir Totaj, in Kaçanik with Sabedin Vishin, and in Vushtrri with Ferit Idrizi.

The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, has said that he hopes that the final results of the runoff held today will be announced within the second week. 

He said that diaspora votes are expected to begin early next week. 

He said that according to the law, voting will begin tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, while in some countries where next Monday and Tuesday are holidays, it will begin on Wednesday. 

"By the end of next week, we hope to receive all the votes from the diaspora, let's see if the shipments from Australia and the USA will arrive on time. Upon arrival, we will evaluate them and the counting will begin. We hope to have the final results within the second week," Radoniqi said at a press conference. 

Kurti: Fushë-Kosova will have the strong support of the Government and me as Prime Minister

Albin Kurti

The leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement, Albin Kurti, at the party's festive rally in Fushë-Kosovo, where VV won the runoff against LDK, said that this municipality will have the support of the Kosovo Government and him as prime minister. 

Kurti from Fushë-Kosovo has promised that Vetëvendosje will make a big change with the new leader.

"After two decades of party power, party power, LVV made a big change with the new leader. Valon Prebreza will bring democracy, welfare, development and functionality, dignity and equality for all. These are the fourth elections in which VV participates in the competitions for the municipalities of Kosovo. Valon Prebreza will have the strong, unreserved, unsparing and unwavering support of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and mine as Prime Minister," Kurti said. 

After 25 years, Fushë-Kosova will no longer be led by the Democratic League of Kosovo. 

Valon Prebreza of the Vetëvendosje Movement is expected to take over the leadership of Fushë-Kosovo. 
When 81.36 percent of polling stations have been processed, Prebreza leads with 8575 votes, while Besnik Osmani of LDK has 7031 votes. 

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Only four municipalities have new mayors

Only four municipalities with an Albanian majority will have new mayors after the local elections held on October 12 and the runoff elections on November 9.

There was a change of power only in South Mitrovica, Fushë Kosovë and Obiliq. In all three municipalities, candidates from the Vetëvendosje Movement won.

Faton Peci won in Mitrovica, Valon Prebreza in Fushë Kosova and Halil Thaçi in Obiliq.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Party of Kosovo continues to be in power in Kaçanik. But instead of Besim Ilazi, Sabedin Vishi will be the leader.

Kurti: All parties were together against VV

The leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement, Albin Kurti, has described his party's victory in seven municipalities nationwide in the local elections as a success. According to him, the victory in four municipalities in the runoff was achieved despite "everyone else having united against VV."

"It is an unprecedented situation in the electoral political history of Kosovo, so this is a success for VV and the citizens. We are still waiting for the results in the other municipalities. We will certainly address them again when we receive them, but now I have to hurry to the festive rally first in Fushë-Kosovo, then in Kastriot and then in Mitrovica," Kurti said in a statement to the media.

The Vetëvendosje Movement won in the first round in Podujevo, Shtime and Kamenica. While of the 12 municipalities in which it competed in the run-off, it won in South Mitrovica, Gjilan, Obiliq and Fushë Kosova.

Counting ends in Vushtrri, Idrizi wins another term in office

Ferit Idrizi of PDK will lead Vushtrri for another term. When all the votes were counted, based on the preliminary results, Idrizi received 14,427 votes, while Sylejman Meholli of the Vetëvendosje Movement received 12,158. 

Based on the preliminary results, PDK also won in the runoff in Prizren with Shqir Totaj and Kaçanik with Sabedin Vishin. 
Idrizi has declared victory. 

"Dear citizens of Vushtrri. Today's victory is all the merit of each of you who have strongly believed in our vision from day one, honoring us with our second mandate. It has been an extraordinary and democratic process, so I thank each of you from the bottom of my heart for each vote, word and message. I will continue to be the mayor of all citizens, without distinction. And this mandate, great projects await us. See you tonight from 21:00 PM at "Adem Jashari" Square, to celebrate this victory of ours together," Idrizi wrote on Facebook. 

 

New map of parties in municipalities

The political map of municipal leadership in Kosovo has taken on new colors, following the second round of local elections held on November 9. The Vetevendosje Movement and the Democratic League of Kosovo, after counting the votes at the polling stations, have secured the leadership of seven municipalities each.

The Vetëvendosje Movement won in the first round in Podujevo, Shtime and Kamenica. While of the 12 municipalities in which it competed in the run-off, it won in South Mitrovica, Gjilan, Obiliq and Fushë Kosova.

The Democratic League of Kosovo won in the first round in Istog and Lipjan, while in the runoff it triumphed in Pristina, Peja, Dragash, Junik and Viti.

The Democratic Party of Kosovo, in addition to Skenderaj, Ferizaj and Hani i Elezit in the first round, on November 9 also won in Prizren, Kaçanik and Vushtrri.

The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo will lead in 5 municipalities. After winning in Deçan, in the second round it also came first in Gjakova, Suhareka, Rahovec and Klina.

The Serbian List won 9 municipalities in the first round, while in the second round it won unopposed in Kllokot and is the entity with the most municipalities under its leadership.

Ramiz Lladrovci had already won in Drenas, as had Nisma in Malisheva.

In Mamusha, the KDTP won the runoff.

Only in one of the 18 municipalities was the result overturned in the runoff.

Only in one of the 18 municipalities was the result reversed in the run-off compared to the first round. This is Obiliq.

In the first round, Xhafer Gashi of LDK was first with 5859 votes or 46.20% compared to Halil Thaçi of LVV who had 5626 votes or 44.37%.

But in the runoff, Thaçi received 6353 votes or 51.24%. Gashi had 6046 votes or 48.76%.

AAK declares victory in 4 municipalities

The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo has declared victory in 4 municipalities. In the runoff held on Sunday, AAK candidates won in Gjakova, Suhareka, Rahovec and Klina.

Ardian Gjini has won another mandate in Gjakova, his third. He received over 56 percent of the vote, defeating the Vetëvendosje Movement candidate, Ardian Gola. 

"We won with 58 percent of the votes, without counting the conditional ones and those from the diaspora, which have no chance of changing the result much," said Gjini.

In Suhareka, Bali Muharremaj has received another mandate, defeating Ardian Shala of the LDK in the runoff. 

In Rahovec, Smajl Latifi will lead for another term. He defeated Ali Dula of Vetëvendosje in the runoff. 

"WE ARE WINNERS! Dear citizens of Rahovec, victory is ours! Tomorrow we start the big works and projects, but tonight is a celebration for all citizens throughout Rahovec. As I have always been, in this mandate I will be the president of all citizens, with justice, equality, transparency and accountability. Let's gather from 08:30 in Rahovec, from 09:00 in Kruše të Madhe, from 09:30 in Xërxë, from 10:00 in Forteë and from 10:30 in Ratkoc! Congratulations to everyone and thank you for the culture and citizenship throughout this democratic electoral process!" - wrote Latifi. 

Zenun Elezaj will be in charge of Klina for another 4 years. He defeated Sokol Bashota of the PDK in the runoff. 

"Great victory! Victory of all the citizens of Klina! Thank you to each citizen for the trust and support! This is a shared victory, a victory of work, trust and love for our Klina. Congratulations!" - Elezaj wrote on Facebook. 

The leader of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, has declared that they have increased their votes at the national level and that they have won in all the municipalities they have governed so far.

He congratulated the candidates of the municipalities where they won the elections as a party, in front of the media.

"Congratulations to all the citizens of the country, everyone, for the free and good elections that took place today. I thank all the institutions of the country for the work they have done. Also, I join the celebration in Suhareka where our colleagues are celebrating. I congratulate the citizens of Suhareka on their victory. Mayor Bali Muharremaj is truly the best mayor. I join the celebration in Rahovec. The citizens of Rahovec have joined their mayor, Smajl Latifi. I also join the celebration in Gjakova. Ardian Gjini has achieved the most convincing victory possible, this is good news for Gjakova too because he has really done a good job. I join the celebration in Klina, Mayor Zenun Elezaj has won convincingly. Deçan continues to celebrate, although in the first round. AAK has won all the municipalities it has governed with. It is a good result, we are happy. It is a sense of responsibility, I ask the mayors to to work," he said.

According to him, an increased trust in AAK has been confirmed at the national level.

"We have received 87,500 votes for the party, we have increased our presence, in some municipalities we will govern, in others we will co-govern," he said.
 

Xhafer Gashi resigns from all positions in LDK

The LDK candidate for Obiliq, Xhafer Gashi, has resigned from all positions in the party after his defeat in the local elections.

"I thank each of you and many others who are not present here. Since we tried to organize, perhaps we did not succeed because someone stole from us, then I, as the head of the LDK branch in Obiliq, take responsibility for the loss and resign from the General Council, from the leadership of the Democratic League and from the head of the sub-branch. I will always be a supporter of the LDK", said Gashi.

Gashi was mayor of Obiliq for 12 years.

In the runoff, he was defeated by Halil Thaçi of LVV.

PDK declares victory in Prizren

Shaqir Totaj will be in charge of Prizren for another 4 years. With 97.46 of the polling stations processed, based on the preliminary results of the CEC, Totaj leads with 24,711 votes, while Artan Abrashi of Vetëvendosje has 21,100 votes. 

PDK Chairman Memli Krasniqi, in a media appearance together with Totaj, declared victory in Prizren. 

He said he guarantees that Prizren will continue its transformation. 
 

LDK declares victory in five municipalities

The Democratic League of Kosovo has declared victory in the Pristina Municipality, in Sunday's runoff. Lumir Abdixhiku, the party's chairman, said in a press conference that this was a victory of ideas and work.

Abdixhiku said that in addition to Pristina, the LDK also won in Peja, Viti, Dragash and Junik in the runoff, in addition to Lipjan and Istog, which it had won in the first round.

According to him, with seven municipalities, "LDK is the party with the largest number of municipalities with which it will govern."

PërRama also spoke about his opponent, Hajrulla Çeku of the Vetëvendosje Movement, whom he asked for "reflection".

"I invite you to reflect with a spirit of citizenship. Pristina needs cooperation, not blockage. Citizens do not deserve obstacles, but joint work. For this, citizens have spoken and their word is a decision. Pristina moves beyond. It is a city that does not wait for the future but builds it," said Rama.

Hyseni declares victory in Gjilan

Alban Hyseni of Vetëvendosje has declared victory in Gjilan. He will lead this municipality for another 4 years. 

Based on the preliminary results published by the CEC, Hyseni won 61.06 percent of the votes, while Arbër Ismajli of the LDK has 38.94 percent. 

"I am very honored to have declared victory in the municipality of Gjilan through you. The result is convincing and profound of our victory, over 60 percent," said Hyseni.

Alijaj: AAK became LDK's hired hand in Pristina, and PDK convinced voters for Rama

Political expert Artan Alijaj assessed that the political collaborations seen at the central level have now been reflected in the local elections, especially in Pristina.

In the special edition of KTV for the runoff in 18 municipalities, Alijaj said that in the capital, "it is already a done deal" that there is a silent coalition between the Democratic League of Kosovo, the Democratic Party of Kosovo, and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo.

"These coalitions have already materialized at the local level, I think that in Pristina too it is already a done deal that we have a coalition between LDK, PDK and AAK. I think that since the first round, AAK has given the LDK the benefit of the doubt, since it was AAK's votes that enabled Mr. Rama to participate in the runoff, while it is seen that PDK has managed to convince its voters to vote for Mr. Rama and as a result, perhaps thanks to the PDK's vote, Mr. Rama will be president for another four years," he said. 

According to him, if there were no blockade at the central level, the PDK and its candidate, Uran Ismaili, would have had the opportunity to consider a possible agreement with the Vetëvendosje Movement.

"This is the result of this blockade that we have at the central level. If it weren't for this blockade, PDK and Uran Ismaili would probably consider a possible agreement with the Vetëvendosje Movement," he said.
 

After 25 years, Fushë-Kosova is no longer a bastion of the LDK

After 25 years, Fushë-Kosova will no longer be led by the Democratic League of Kosovo. 
Valon Prebreza of the Vetëvendosje Movement is expected to take over the leadership of Fushë-Kosovo. 

When 81.36 percent of polling stations have been processed, Prebreza leads with 8575 votes, while Besnik Osmani of LDK has 7031 votes. 

The LDK has led Kosovo Polje since the post-war period. 
 

Bali Muharremaj wins another term

Bali Muharremaj of AAK has won his third term as mayor of Suhareka.

After counting all votes, Muharremaj received 11.640 votes or 55.60%.

Ardian Shala of LDK received 9295 votes, 44.40%.

Through a post on Facebook, Shala congratulated Muharremaj on his victory. 

Very close race in Obiliq, Viti and Kaçanik

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The race in the municipalities of Obiliq, Viti and Kaçanik is very close. 

In Obiliq, after processing 69.70 percent of polling stations, Halil Thaçi of the Vetëvendosje Movement leads with 4292 votes and Xhafer Gashi of the LDK has 4187 votes.  

In Kaçanik, Sabedin Vishi of PDK is leading with 6042 votes, while Jeton Raka of Vetëvendosje has 5867 votes, with 81.82 percent of polling stations processed. 

In Viti, after processing 84.38 percent of polling stations, Sokol Haliti of LDK is leading with 6792 votes, while Arsim Ademi of Vetëvendosje has 6405 votes.

Gjini is running for another term as head of Gjakova

Ardian Gjini

Ardian Gjini of AAK will serve another term as head of Gjakova. 

Based on the preliminary results published by the CEC, when 84.25 percent of polling stations have been processed, Gjini leads with 57.60 percent of the votes, while his running mate, Ardian Gola of the Vetëvendosje Movement, has 42.40 percent. 

For Gjini, it will be his third term as head of Gjakova. 

Totaj: Victory belongs to the citizens of Prizren

The current mayor of Prizren, Shaqir Totaj, has said that the victory belongs to the citizens.

Totaj has also been elected for a term as head of Prizren.

"Prizren is a city with many historical values. This victory belongs to the citizens of Prizren because they knew how to vote, they knew how to appreciate," he said.

Totaj leads in Prizren

PDK's Shaqir Totaj is expected to retain the position of mayor of Prizren.

After 110 out of 236 polling stations counted, Totaj has 11.360 votes or 58.84%.

Artan Abrashi of LVV has 7948 votes or 41.16%.  

Muhaxheri declares victory

Gazmend Muhaxheri has declared victory in Peja. He is on his way to a fourth term.

During his victory speech, Muhaxheri said that the race was fair and recommended that his opponent prepare better next time.

Muhaxheri is convincingly ahead of Taulant Kelmendi of LVV.

Gazmend Muhaxheri of the LDK is on track to win another term as mayor of Peja.

According to the count of 70 out of 140 polling stations, Muhaxheri received 9450 votes or 62.27%, compared to 5725 votes or 37.73% for Taulant Kelmendi of LVV.

Muhaxheri has been the mayor of Peja since 2013. 

CEC: Electoral process calm, turnout lower than in the first round

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The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, said that the runoff process on Sunday, based on reports from polling stations, was calm and no cases were reported that would jeopardize the integrity of the elections. 

When data from 99.69 percent of polling stations were processed, voter turnout was 32.80 percent, based on CEC data. 

In the first round on October 12, in the 18 municipalities that were in the runoff on Sunday, the turnout was 38.91 percent. 
Radoniqi said that preliminary results will be released soon, while he said that a 48-hour deadline has also begun where dissatisfied parties can submit complaints to the Electoral Panel for Complaints and Submissions. 

 

First results published in Pristina

The CEC has published the first results in Pristina.

According to the count of four out of 268 polling stations, LDK's Përparim Rama received 228 votes compared to Hajrulla Çeku's 203.  

PDK's Tahiri: Every vote should be protected

The Democratic Party of Kosovo's candidate for mayor of Mitrovica, Arian Tahiri, has called for "saving every vote" in the runoff in which he faced Faton Peci of the Vetëvendosje Movement.

"The citizens of Mitrovica have spoken. Now it is the turn of the commissioners and observers to count every vote carefully and honestly, respecting the will of the Mitrovica voters. Let us show prudence, because the trust of citizens is more valuable than any result. Thank you, Mitrovica! 🙏" he wrote on Facebook after the polling stations closed.

Mitrovica was one of the few municipalities in which there was a higher turnout than in the first round of elections.

The CEC begins publishing results

The Central Election Commission has begun publishing the results for the runoff race.

You can see the results by clicking HERE

DnV: The Prime Minister's engagement during the local elections called into question institutional neutrality

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Democracy in Action (DnV) has assessed that the engagement of the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, during the day by visiting several municipalities, has called into question institutional neutrality and created a perception of interference in the electoral process.

The DnV said that citizens voted freely, while the process at the polling stations was managed in a generally orderly manner. The DnV said that the change was the restriction and stricter implementation of the assisted voting procedure.

"An important change in this round has been the restriction and stricter implementation of the procedure for assisted voting, which has brought a significant reduction in such cases compared to the first round. However, the change in the way the CEC implemented this rule between the two rounds has created difficulties for many citizens - especially those who are elderly or have literacy problems, who have been unable to vote due to the lack of documentation required by the CEC," said DnV.

The DnV also said that the public engagement of the acting prime minister during election day, in some municipalities, calls into question institutional neutrality. The DnV has called for calm to be maintained.

"DnV also emphasizes that the public engagement of the Prime Minister in office during election day, in some municipalities, calls into question institutional neutrality and creates the perception of interference in the electoral process. This element, although it has not directly affected the progress of the process, conflicts with the principle of equal competition and standards of conduct during election day. DnV emphasizes that the successful conclusion of this round must be followed by full transparency and accuracy during the counting and publication of results. We also ask political entities to wait for the publication of preliminary results by the CEC before declaring victories, in order to maintain calm," the statement said after the run-off in 18 municipalities.

Today, Kurti visited several municipalities. In Mitrovica, a cafe was even closed, citing the need to avoid potential tensions.

Three detained for criminal offenses against voting rights

The State Prosecutor has announced that so far he has detained three people for criminal offenses related to the electoral process in the second round of the mayoral elections.

According to the announcement, around 80 prosecutors and prosecutorial system personnel have been engaged throughout the day to ensure the smooth running of the election process and are continuing their work even during the vote counting.

After verifying the information received during the day, it was found that only two cases present elements of criminal offenses against voting rights.

The first case was registered in Fushë-Kosovo Polje, where two people were detained for 48 hours on suspicion of the criminal offense of "Giving or receiving a bribe in connection with voting."

The second case was registered in Klina, where a person was detained for 48 hours on suspicion of "Violating the secrecy of voting".

Over 32.5 percent of eligible voters voted in the runoff.

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Over 32.5 percent of eligible voters in the 18 municipalities that were in the runoff exercised their right to vote on Sunday. After processing data from nearly 99 percent of polling stations nationwide, the turnout is 32.64 percent.

Meanwhile, in the first round in all municipalities, the turnout was around 40 percent.

LDK celebration in Pristina

The headquarters of the Democratic League of Kosovo in Pristina was seen in celebration immediately after the closing of the polling stations.

The current mayor of the capital, Përparim Rama, declared victory, congratulating the party activists.

Voting period ends

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In the 18 municipalities where there was a runoff, the voting period ended at 19:00 PM.

According to the CEC, the process went largely smoothly and without major incidents, while during the day only a few minor delays were reported in the opening of polling stations in some areas and the photographing of ballots.

The first preliminary results are expected to be published by the Central Election Commission in the coming minutes.

Over 28% turnout in the election by 17:00 PM

The voter turnout of eligible citizens as of 17:00 p.m. from 100 percent of processed polling stations is a fixed 28.63 percent, the Central Election Commission has announced.

Based on data published by the CEC, 376,971 people have voted so far out of 1 million 316 thousand 672 registered voters.

Compared to the same period in the first round, participation today is lower. 

By 17:00 PM on October 12, 33 percent of eligible citizens had voted.

Comparison of today's voting with the first round: 

AAK complains in Junik: Even those who are not residents of this municipality are voting

The President of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj, said that in the municipality of Junik, citizens who are not residents of this municipality are also voting.

He has also warned of lawsuits.

"Our data from the headquarters in Junik shows that many people are participating in the voting process in Junik without being residents of this municipality. We recall that such an action constitutes a violation of the law and each such case will be forwarded to the relevant institutions, including the Prosecutor's Office, for investigation and action, where we will file charges against each person separately. We invite all citizens to respect the rules and contribute to a fair, transparent and lawful electoral process," Haradinaj wrote.

Even in the first round, AAK had such a complaint about the voting in this municipality. In the runoff, AAK's Agron Kuçi is facing Ruzhdi Shehu of LDK.

Also aligned with AAK is Jetmir Tofaj, who in the first round was the Vetëvendosje Movement's candidate for the local elections in Junik.

He said on Sunday that there are attempts to distort the free will of the citizens of this municipality by certain individuals and groups, who, according to him, are engaging people who do not reside in Junik, but are nevertheless showing up to vote there.

"We publicly request the State Prosecution and the Kosovo Police to immediately take legal measures to prohibit the participation in voting of persons who are not residents of the Municipality of Junik. We invite the citizens of Junik to observe the process, be vigilant and immediately report any attempt at manipulation or pressure. The democratic will must be protected by each of us," he wrote on Facebook.

He added that Junik does not allow manipulation.

Two observers are arrested in Koriša, Prizren, and interviewed by the police.

Kosovo Police have announced that at around 15:30, a verbal attack was reported in the village of Korishë, Prizren, between two citizens who were observers in the run-off election being held on Sunday. 

Police announced that both were invited to the police station for interview and it was determined that the incident was not related to the election process. 

"Around 15:30, a verbal attack was reported that occurred in the village of Korishë, Prizren municipality, between two local citizens, who are also election observers. After receiving the information, the police took the necessary actions and both people were invited to the police station for interview. From the statements given by the parties involved and in consultation with the prosecutor, it was determined that the incident was not related to the electoral process. The acting prosecutor was notified of the case, who will decide on further procedures in accordance with legal competences," the Police statement said. 
 

AAK: A parade of officials with state functions is being observed

Besnik Tahiri of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo stated that on the day of the runoff, a parade of officials holding state functions was observed.

At the press conference held this afternoon, Tahiri said that based on data on the ground, the electoral process has gone well so far without any significant excesses.

"In recent hours, we have noticed a parade of officials who hold state functions and who have passed through different cities and who in one way or another have influence," he said. 

He added that voter turnout so far is lower compared to the first round, but called on citizens to exercise their democratic right. 

"Today Kosovo will have a democratic verdict, let it be the truest, free and democratic one," said Tahiri.

Çitaku: Government officials should be careful how they show sympathy for their candidates

PDK Secretary General Vlora Çitaku, when asked about the visit of acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti to Mitrovica and the tense atmosphere after his visit was opposed by some citizens in that neighborhood, stated that people in power should be careful about how they engage in supporting their candidate.

He also called the reaction of acting Interior Minister Xhelal Sveçla towards an LDK activist in Pristina an unpleasant sight.

"It is natural for everyone to strive for victory wherever they compete. The way in which they strive is very important. It is very important that there is no intimidation, no intimidation, no abuse of power. People who are vested with political and institutional power must be very careful how they manifest that power they have. We have seen some unpleasant scenes in Pristina, too, apart from being rude, apart from not serving democracy, they should be condemned by everyone. Citizens should be left free to decide for themselves who they want to vote for," Çitaku declared at the press conference.

She further said that the election process so far has generally gone well, except for some complaints in some municipalities where people with disabilities were prevented from voting. Also, according to Çitaku, citizens' interest in voting is growing by the hour.

An increase in citizen interest has so far only been seen in South Mitrovica, Mamusha and Junik. In other municipalities, there has been a general decline.
 

CEC: Assisted voting is only allowed for people who prove their disability

Regarding complaints about assisted voting, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, said that assisted voting for persons with disabilities, those who cannot fill out and cast a ballot, is guaranteed by the Law on Elections and the CEC regulations. 

He added that in order to avoid abusing voting by assisting these people, it has been decided that the voter's disability must be proven through the relevant document.

"This does not mean that in the name of this guaranteed right, people who do not have disabilities should be abused and try to enter this category. According to the CEC election regulations, in order to avoid any abuse, it has been decided that the voter's disability must be proven through the relevant document. Therefore, we call on the polling station councils to assess fairly and according to the legislation in force the people who show up to vote with assistance, and for which issue they have been trained", said Radoniqi at the conference held at 15:30.

According to the data, Radoniqi said that the voting process so far has taken place in a calm and unhindered atmosphere.

21.75% voter turnout by 15:00 PM

As of 15:00 PM, voter turnout in the runoff, after all polling stations have been processed, is 21.75 percent. 

286,318 voters voted. 

In the 18 municipalities that are in the runoff, in the first round of elections on October 12, the turnout by 15:00 PM was 25.33 percent. 

"Up until the same time, in the first round, in these 18 municipalities, 25.33% or 333 thousand 489 voters out of 1 million 316 thousand 129 voters had voted. Detailed data on voter participation in each municipality and each polling center can be found on the CEC platform, which you can refer to," said the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, at the press conference held at 15:30. 

According to the data, Radoniqi said that the voting process so far has taken place in a calm and unhindered atmosphere.
 

Increased police forces in Mitrovica during Kurti's visit, owner closes cafe to avoid tensions

On the day of the runoff, an unclear situation was reported in the Tavnik neighborhood of Mitrovica, near the city's University, where, according to information from our on-site journalist, Valbona Bytyqi, a meeting with the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, was announced. 

Additional Kosovo Police forces were seen at the scene, including the Prime Minister's close protection unit. 

The atmosphere has become tense as, in addition to Kurti's supporters, a group of citizens who opposed his visit also showed up at the bar where the meeting was expected to be held.

"It is almost unclear what the epilogue of the event that I am currently following is. What we know so far is that there was a warning that the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, would come to one of the cafes in the Tavnik neighborhood, and thus there were increased Kosovo Police forces, including the close protection of the acting Prime Minister. In the cafe where a rally of the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, was planned to be held, most likely with supporters of the party he leads, there was also another group that opposed Kurti's visit, meeting," she said in a direct link for the special edition of KTV on election day. 

Several dozen people left the cafe within a few minutes, while the bar is currently closed and the lights have been turned off. No citizens or customers are seen in the area, and it is still unknown whether the announced meeting will take place.

He said that in order to avoid escalating the situation between the two groups, supporters of the competing parties, he closed the cafe.

"Neither party has asked for the space to be vacated, but in order to avoid escalating the situation and making it something bigger... I found out from my employees, they contacted me and informed me that Albin Kurti is coming. The Prime Minister has never been to the cafe before," he said.

And Kurti, after closing this cafe, went to visit another cafe. He did not respond to the journalist. 

The event is happening at a time when citizens of 18 municipalities in Kosovo are voting in the second round of local elections.

A person is detained in Klina for taking pictures of the vote

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A person was caught at the "Fehmi Agani" polling center in Klina photographing the vote. 

The center's manager, Sami Bardheci, told KTV that the police have been notified of the case and the prosecution is now handling it. 

"The person who photographed the vote also gave a name, which according to him, he told the photographer of the vote. The prosecution is taking action in this case," said Bardheci.

He said that compared to the first round of local elections on October 12, there are fewer voters in this center this time. 
 

Pula: Several cases under investigation, including bribery and vote photography

The National Election Coordinator, Prosecutor Laura Pula, in a special broadcast dedicated to Election Day on KTV, announced that several cases have been identified and are being handled by law enforcement and justice agencies.

Pula said that so far, action has been taken against several people suspected of various violations during the electoral process, including cases related to taking and giving bribes, as well as photographing votes.

"There is a case in Fushë-Kosovo, where two people have been detained in connection with the criminal offense of accepting and giving bribes and further proceedings will now continue against them, the phone with which the criminal offense was committed has been seized against one of them. Apart from this case, we have not detained any people so far, we have various incidents or information that we have reacted to in each country upon receipt. We still have cases today of vote photography. In addition to the case in Fushë-Kosovo, there was also a case that just happened in one of the municipalities, where a person was detained, but he was detained for an interview and not for detention by a prosecutor's decision," she stated.

Pula also emphasized that the issue of assistance for persons with disabilities or other obstacles during voting is the competence of the Central Election Commission and that there is no criminal investigation open for these cases.

"The issue of assistance for persons with disabilities or other obstacles, who must vote in the presence of assistance, is a matter regulated by the CEC and the CEC is responsible for these, which has made it public as far as I know and has provided the necessary information in a timely manner. There are no criminal cases opened for them," she emphasized. 

The runoff is taking place in 18 municipalities across the country and, according to authorities, the process is proceeding generally peacefully and without serious incidents.

Voting until 13 p.m. compared to the first round of elections – in which municipalities interest fell and where interest increased

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Voting until 13 p.m. compared to the first round of elections – in which municipalities interest has decreased

18 municipalities are going to the runoff on Sunday, November 9, as part of the local elections on October 12. However, in the second round of elections, there seems to be a decline in citizens' interest in voting. The lowest turnout was recorded in Prizren.

A slight increase in citizens' interest in voting was noted in South Mitrovica, Mamusha, Junik and Obiliq.

The largest increase in the percentage of citizens participating in the elections was registered in Mamusha. There, by 13:00, 40% of citizens had voted, while by the same time in the first round, 35.89% of citizens had voted. Mamusha is also the municipality with the highest participation among other municipalities at the national level.

In South Mitrovica, there is also an increase in citizens' interest in voting. In the first round, the turnout of citizens by 1:00 PM was 16.98%, while in the runoff this figure increased by 13% or 17.80% of the total number of citizens.

An increase in citizens' interest in voting has also been registered in Junik. In the first round, by 13:00 PM, 27.26% of citizens voted, while on the day of the runoff, 28.39% of citizens there had voted by the same time.

Meanwhile, in Pristina, in the first round, by 13:00 PM, the turnout of citizens was 19.20%, but in the runoff this percentage dropped to 17.57%.

In Gjakova, on October 12th until 13:00 PM, 14.12% voted, but according to the CEC, this figure in the runoff is 10.65%.

A drop in voter turnout was also recorded in Gjilan. In the first round, 16.39% of citizens voted, while in the runoff, according to the CEC, 13.69% voted.

A 2% drop was also recorded in the Municipality of Fushë-Kosovo. In the first round until 13:00, 18.34% of citizens voted, while in the run-off on November 9, 16.92% of citizens voted.

A decline in citizens' interest in voting by 13:00 PM was also recorded in Peja. From 15% in the first round, the turnout in the second round has now dropped to 11.24%.

However, the lowest turnout was recorded in Prizren. Only 9% of citizens voted by 13:00 PM, down from around 12% in the first round of local elections.

A 4% drop in citizen turnout was also recorded in Suhareka. In the run-off by 13:00, 11.84% of citizens voted, while in the first round, 15.37% of citizens voted.

A lower turnout in the runoff was also recorded in Vushtrri. By 13:00, 14.27% of citizens had voted, while in the first round, compared to the same time according to the CEC, 16.98% of citizens had voted.

A much lower turnout compared to the first round was also recorded in Kllokot. There, in the runoff and until 13:00, only 16% of citizens voted, while in the first round, the turnout was almost 30%.

13,33% of citizens voted by 13:30 PM

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Over 175,400 citizens have exercised their right to vote by 1:30 p.m. in the second round of elections being held in 18 municipalities.

The percentage of participation up to this hour is 13,33.

As announced by the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, the voting process in the municipalities is taking place normally. 

Sveçla accuses LDK activist of violating election silence, party responds

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Acting Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla, clashed with an activist from the Democratic League of Kosovo. Sveçla photographed the activist claiming that he was wearing an LDK symbol, which according to Sveçla is not allowed due to the electoral silence. The latter has warned him that he will take him to court, because according to him, he dares not photograph him. 

The Democratic League of Kosovo has condemned this behavior of Minister Sveçla. The LDK says such a reaction is a sign of panic.

"Such a reaction, accompanied by aggressive tones and denigrating behavior, is a clear sign of panic and loss of political control by those who have abused state institutions for years, and today feel stripped of civic support. In front of our citizens and symbols, Mr. Sveçla has chosen arrogance instead of prudence, intimidation instead of democratic culture," the reaction states, among other things.

The LDK has also "called on responsible institutions to ensure a peaceful, safe and dignified environment for all citizens during this electoral process."

Meanwhile, Albert Krasniqi from D+ says that there is no restriction within 25 meters of any voting center and that according to the CEC's electoral rules, the space of Voting Centers is the only place where the display of election materials is prohibited.

"According to the CEC election rules, the area of ​​the Voting Centers where it is prohibited to display election campaign materials includes only the interior space of the center up to its fences. In the previous election law, the limitation was up to 25 meters from the entrance door of the building, but that provision is no longer in force. So, even if there were any violations, reporting should be done to the relevant institutions - not taking the law into their own hands," Krasniqi's reaction states.

According to Krasniqi, "in a functional democracy, ministers should be an example of a clear separation between state and party - not blur that boundary."

Hajdini-Beqiri: People with disabilities are not being allowed to vote

The executive director of the organization "Down Syndrome Kosovo", Sebahate Hajdini-Beqiri, has said that people with disabilities are not being allowed to vote.

In a Facebook post, she said that Genci, who has Down syndrome, was denied the right to vote.

"Today, Genci was denied the right to vote, even though Genci voted in the national elections of February 9, 2024 and in the local elections of October 12, 2025.  According to the Constitution and other laws in force, Genci has the right and opportunity to vote, because he has the capacity to act.

She wrote that today, at 11:40 at the voting center in Ulpiana, at the "Hasan Prishtina" school, where Genci voted in October, the official guide for assisted voters, drafted in November 2025, denied him this right.

"'Professionals' of the CEC, are you aware that no official document can be drafted in violation of the Constitution and the laws in force... Genci, I'm sorry you were disappointed today. This is our Kosovo, where someone can draft a document and, within a day, deny such a right," she wrote.

Osmani: Citizens today decide for a better future

The country's President, Vjosa Osmani, has invited all citizens to exercise their right to vote. Osmani further emphasized that citizens today decide for a better future for all.

According to her, this day is just as important as the first round of elections because it will ultimately decide who will govern.

"It is a day as important as the first round of elections. Today they finally decide not only who will govern, but they also decide on a better future for our children. Consequently, I hope that each of the citizens with the right to vote will exercise this right and go out to vote. Kosovo has the strongest electoral democracy in the region and this is precisely because of the participation of our citizens in the elections and because we organize free and democratic elections," declared President Vjosa Osmani to the media after casting her vote.

Asked about any possible impact of the results of the local elections on the national ones, Osmani said that "These are separate processes, the municipal elections have no impact on the processes at the national level that we are going through."

Two people arrested in Kosovo Polje for bribery related to voting

Two people have been detained in Fushë-Kosovo Polje for giving and receiving bribes related to voting.

According to the media release, a phone was seized during the investigation.

"The Basic Prosecution Office in Pristina informs the public that, in the municipality of Fushë Kosovës, by decision of the State Prosecutor, two persons have been detained on suspicion of the criminal offense of ''Giving and receiving bribes in connection with voting'' under Article 212 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kosovo. During the investigation, a phone was seized, which will serve as evidence in the further investigative procedure. The Basic Prosecution Office in Pristina will undertake all necessary measures and actions in accordance with legal provisions for the full clarification of the case," the announcement states.

By 11 a.m., over 80 voters had voted.

The Chairman of the CEC Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, said that by 11 am, 80,659 voters or 6.13 percent had voted.

He said that based on  information from the municipalities, the voting process is taking place normally.

"Based on preliminary data from 95 percent of polling stations, the number of citizens eligible to vote by 11 am is 80,659 voters or 6.13 percent of voters. By the same time, 7.58 percent or 99.765 voters had voted in the first round," he said.

The MEC is handling the case of the school principal in Lummadh, Vushtrri, suspected of pressure on voters

The Municipal Election Commission in Vushtrri has confirmed that they are handling the case of the school principal of the village of Lummadh, who has been accused of pressuring voters.

He has been accused by the Vetëvendosje Movement of pressuring voters to vote for the Democratic Party of Kosovo.

The police have not provided any information about the case, while the responsible officer of the MEC in this municipality, Betim Xhema, has said that they are dealing with the case and it is being processed. Journalist Valbona Bytyqi has reported that there are also police officers inside the school.

Shala himself has told KTV that everything is fabricated. According to him, such accusations are a continuation of Vetëvendosje's accusations against him.

The KTV team reported that they encountered difficulties filming inside the polling station at this school as well.

Krasniqi invites citizens to go out and vote

PDK Chairman Memli Krasniqi has invited all citizens to come out and exercise their right to vote.

Krasniqi expressed confidence that, like in the first round, the process will go smoothly.

"Today, in all municipalities where there is a runoff for mayor, I invite citizens to come out and participate regardless of the first choice they made. Each of them can play an important role in giving direction to the municipalities where they live in the next four years. With the hope that we will have a massive and substantial turnout that will truly reflect the will of the citizens. I hope that this process will also go smoothly like the first round. Good day for Kosovo, for the municipalities and I believe that we will finally have a conclusion to a process that gives direction to the next four years", Krasniqi declared to the media after voting.

Abdixhiku: Starting tomorrow we will deal with the national elections, they are expected at the end of December

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The leader of the LDK, Lumir Abdixhiku, has stated that from tomorrow the focus will be on the national elections. Abdixhiku also said that the expectations are that there will be new elections at the end of December.

"Immediately from tomorrow we will turn our focus to the national elections. The expectations are already that at the end of December we will have the next election holiday and democratic decision-making in the Republic of Kosovo," Abdixhiku declared in a statement to the media after voting.

Furthermore, he also expressed his confidence that today's runoff election process will go smoothly.

"Good day, good morning. We hope it will be a good and good process as citizens have always known how to behave in electoral processes. I am happy for the democratic level that we always show in electoral processes. Believe me, by the standards of the Western Balkans and in Europe, the way we organize elections, how we accept the results, and how we handle the electoral process is a democratic miracle that all citizens of Kosovo should be proud of," declared Abdixhiku.

Seven mobile voting teams in Pristina

Fatmire Bajrami, chairwoman of the MEC, said that the Municipal Commission in Pristina has seven teams that will offer Pristina voters the opportunity to vote from resident centers.

She said that there are two teams at UCCK, one team at the nursing home, one at the detention center, and the others at the homes of the people who have applied.

"Everything is ready for the second round. The teams did not leave early in the morning so as not to disturb the voters," she said.

2.541 people will vote through mobile teams throughout Kosovo.

Under 2% voter turnout in runoff by 9 a.m.

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KCentral Election Commission has published the first data on the number of citizens who participated in the voting process until 09:00.

Two hours after the opening of polling stations in the 18 municipalities where the runoff is being organized in Kosovo, the number of citizens who have participated in the vote so far is 26,086..

This number (26 thousand 86) of voters represents 1.98% of the total number of citizens who have Appearing to vote so far.

NIn the 18 municipalities where the runoff is organized, 1 million 316 thousand 672 citizens have the right to vote.

In the capital, 5,998 citizens out of 222,418 eligible voters, or 2.70%, have voted so far.

CEC: The voting process has begun in all polling centers

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The Central Election Commission has announced that since the early hours of the morning, election material, including ballots, has been distributed on time to all Voting Centers.

During a conference, CEC spokesperson Valmir Elezi also indicated that the electoral process is taking place in 525 Voting Centers and with a total of 1.648 polling stations.

"During today, the electoral process will take place in 525 Voting Centers, with a total of 1,648 polling stations, of which 507 centers with 1,628 polling stations for regular voting and 18 centers, one for each municipality where the second round of elections is held, with 20 polling stations, to enable conditional voting. The second round of elections for Mayors will be held in these 18 municipalities: Gjakova, Gjilan, Dragash, Kaçanik, Klina, Fushë Kosovë, South Mitrovica, Obiliq, Rahovec, Peja, Prishtina, Prizren, Suhareka, Viti, Vushtrri, Junik, Mamushë and Kllokot", declared Elezi.

According to the Voters' List, the number of citizens eligible to vote today in the Republic of Kosovo is 1,316,672, distributed in 18 municipalities.

In addition to organizing voting at regular polling stations, the CEC will also organize voting through mobile teams for 2,541 voters with special needs, who have been registered and identified in advance.

Kurti: Municipal elections are important for the dignity and quality of life of citizens

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Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called on all citizens to exercise their right to vote. Asked about his continued stay in Mitrovica, Kurti said that during this campaign he has worked three shifts and that he has tried to observe the preparations for the elections.

"During this campaign, I have worked in three shifts across the municipalities of Kosovo. I have tried to observe all preparations for the elections. Municipal elections are no less important than parliamentary and central elections. Extremely important for the well-being, dignity, and quality of life of citizens. The ballot was simple and had only two names. One of them will definitely win in the evening," Kurti declared to the media.

He further said that elections today are being held in less than half of the municipalities in number.

"Good day for democracy and freedom. I just voted here in Pristina in the Faculty of Law building. I call on all citizens with the right to vote to participate in the election of mayors. Everything will go smoothly. The CEC has made all preparations. The commissioners and observers are already at the polling stations. The 18 municipalities where elections are being held today in the run-off are less than half of the municipalities of Kosovo, but if you look at which municipalities are in question, it is clear that they are probably over 80 percent of the population of the Republic.", Kurti declared.

Around 80 prosecutors engaged for today's elections

Around 80 state prosecutors are engaged in the run-off elections being held today.

Through a press release, it is announced that prosecutors are staying in their offices in cities where basic prosecution offices exist, while in those places where the prosecution does not have a facility, prosecutors will stay in police stations, where in cooperation with Kosovo Police investigators they will be in defense of the free vote of citizens.

"Around 80 state prosecutors and prosecutorial system officials have been engaged in these elections, who are standing guard throughout the territory of the Republic of Kosovo, until the end of the electoral process, in order to proceed with any irregularities that may occur in this year's local elections. Meanwhile, the national coordinator for elections, prosecutor Laura Pula, is supervising the entire implementation of the duties of the regional coordinators, engaged prosecutors and the prosecutor on duty at the CEC. The Office of the Chief State Prosecutor invites the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, all political entities, institutions or various organizations, to report to the relevant prosecutors any case in which they suspect that the vote is being misused or manipulated in any way and by anyone," the announcement states.

The Koha team is prevented from taking footage inside a polling station at the “Fazli Grajqevci” school in Mitrovica.

The Koha team was prevented from filming at a polling station at the "Fazli Grajqevci" school in Shipol, Mitrovica.

Journalist Valbona Bytyqi was not allowed to take pictures inside the classroom while she was reporting live.

This is because one of the presiding officers of this polling station told them that filming was not allowed. This is based on the photographs placed at the polling station where photography and phone calls are prohibited.

Former CEC member Blerim Burjani has said that journalists should not be banned.

"It has not happened that journalists are not allowed to film inside the polling station. It is a misunderstanding, because the training is done so that citizens do not take photographs. This should not happen. Journalists are free," he said.

Radoniqi calls for voting and respect for the Election Law

The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, said that everything is ready for voting today.

He has invited the citizens of the 18 municipalities that are in the runoff to exercise their right to vote.

"On this occasion, I appeal to respect the CEC rules and the election law," he said.

He said that regarding assisted voting, the CEC has taken all the steps.

"What actually happens on election day will remain under the administration of the MEC," said Radoniqi, adding that not everyone has the right to vote with assistance.

Meanwhile, regarding postal votes, he said they are expected to arrive next week.

Polling stations open

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At 7 am, polling stations opened in the 18 municipalities that went to the second round of voting.

The final battle for local government takes place on Sunday in 18 municipalities. From 7 am to 7 pm, through voting, citizens will decide who will lead in the municipalities of: Prishtina, Prizren, Peja, Junik, Dragash, Gjakova, Kaçanik, Fushë Kosovë, South Mitrovica, Rahovec, Suhareka, Gjilan, Viti, Vushtrri, Obiliq, Klina, Mamushë and Kllokot.

For the second round, the number of citizens eligible to vote increased by 543 voters.

The final battle in 18 municipalities

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The final battle for local government takes place on Sunday in 18 municipalities. From 7 am to 7 pm, through voting, citizens will decide who will lead in the municipalities of: Prishtina, Prizren, Peja, Junik, Dragash, Gjakova, Kaçanik, Fushë Kosovë, South Mitrovica, Rahovec, Suhareka, Gjilan, Viti, Vushtrri, Obiliq, Klina, Mamushë and Kllokot.

For the second round, the number of citizens eligible to vote increased by 543 voters.

"According to the Voters' List approved by the CEC, after updating the data with new voters who turned 18 from October 13 to November 9 and after removing deceased persons and those who have renounced Kosovo citizenship, the total number of citizens with the right to vote in these 18 municipalities is 1,316,672, only 543 voters more than in the first round," the CEC announced.

20 municipalities have elected their mayors in the first round, on October 12th.

Voting centers will open at 7 a.m. on Sunday and close at 19 p.m.